Tinty Foundation Inc
Historical FunderBranford, Connecticut · EIN 27-3136668 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $40,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | KAREN REIMS |
|---|---|
| Address | 388 EAST MAIN ST, BRANFORD CT 06405 |
| Phone | 8605772800 |
| KREIMS@REIMSCPA.COM | |
| Form and materials | LETTER OF INQUIRY TO DETERMINE WETHER THEY FALL WITHIN THE FOUNDATIONS GUIDELINES. LARGER GRANTS REQUIRE A FULL PROPOSAL PACKAGE. |
| Deadlines | LETTERS OF INQUIRY ACCEPTED THROUGH OUT THE YEAR. FOR LETTERS OF INQUIRY RECEIVED (NOT POSTMARKED)BY |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION TENDS TO MAKE GRANTS TO THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF ORGANIZATIONS AND PROJECTS: 1) GENERAL OPERATING OR CAPACITY BUILDING FOR ORGANIZATIONS WITH AN ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET LESS THAN 1 MILLION. 2)PRORAMS FOCUSED ON DIRECT SERVICES, AND /OR 3) ORGANIZATIONS OR PROJECTS FOR WHICH FUNDING MAY BE DIFFICULT TO OBTAIN,I.E.SMALLER ORGANIZATIONS WITH LIMITED RESOURCES FOR FUNDRASING,NEW PROJECTS, OR GRASSROOTS PROGRAMS. GRANTS GENERALLY RANGE FROM 555 TO 100,000. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys Girls Club Nbtodd Czuprinski | Bristol, CT | After school rec & education prog | $40,000 |
| Plainville Food Pantry Susan Woerz | Plainville, CT | Food for homeless | $33,000 |
| Cheshire Community Food Pantry | Cheshire, CT | Filling the food pantry | $10,000 |
The return also lists 12 grants to individuals ($128,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $211,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $380,165 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349107880
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-3136668
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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