Tiscornia Foundation Incorporated
Historical FunderSt Joseph, Michigan · EIN 38-1777343 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | EDWARD TISCORNIA |
|---|---|
| Address | 505 PLEASANT STREET STE 301, STJOSEPH MI 49085 |
| Phone | 8433383362 |
| TFDN@TISCORNIAFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | JD |
| Deadlines | SCHOLARSHIPS, APRIL 1 ; GENERAL GRANTS FEBRUARY 1 |
| Restrictions | SCHOLARSHIPS RESTRICTED TO NORTHERN BERRIEN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. NO RESTRICTIONS FOR GRANTS. |
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
70% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dennison University | Granville, OH | Education | $25,000 |
| First Tee of the Low Country | Hilton Head, SC | Community welfare | $21,400 |
| Shorter University | Rome, GA | Education | $10,000 |
| Abingdon Presbyterian Church | Abingdon, VA | Community welfare | $10,000 |
| Pathways Pregnancy Center | Bristol, TN | Community welfare | $10,000 |
| Ecumenical Faith in Action | Abingdon, VA | Community welfare | $10,000 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Children's welfare | $8,500 |
| First Church of God | Saint Joseph, MI | Community welfare | $8,000 |
| Society of St Vincent Depaul | St Joseph, MI | Community welfare | $7,500 |
| Cornerstone Christian Academy | Abingdon, VA | Community welfare | $6,000 |
| Spartan Fund - Michigan St Univers | East Lansing, MI | Education | $5,000 |
| Bible Study Fellowship | Dallas, TX | Community welfare | $4,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Community welfare | $4,000 |
| Feast | Saratoga Springs, NY | Community welfare | $4,000 |
| Christar | Richardson, TX | Community welfare | $3,000 |
| Lowcountry Foundation Wounded Milit | Bluffton, SC | Community welfare | $2,500 |
| Cru | Orlando, FL | Education | $2,000 |
| Lake Michigan College | Benton Harbor, MI | Education | $2,000 |
| Maryville College | Maryville, TN | Community welfare | $1,100 |
| Swmi Symphony Orchestra | St Joseph, MI | Music education | $1,000 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($20,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $165,000 | 24 |
| 2024 | $133,425 | 23 |
| 2023 | $105,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621249349100242
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-1777343
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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