Tides Foundation
95% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
Tides Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Francisco, California, registered in 1977, with $367,989,822 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+, and it directs about 95% of spending to programs.
1012 Torney Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94129 EIN 51-0198509 Since 1977
Revenue (FY2024)
$368.0M
▲ 5.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$468.4M
Net assets
$476.9M
Employees
0
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →A+Program efficiency40% of the rating95% to programs · $0 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Tides Foundation: 95% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating12 mo reserves · -27% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Tides Foundation: 12 mo reserves · -27% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Tides Foundation: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Tides Foundation: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Grantmaking through funds to accelerate the pace of social change.
What they do
Tides foundation also provides administrative and support services to other nonprofit organizations. tides foundation works with these organizations to increase their ability to provide financial and programmatic support in areas consistent with tides foundation's mission.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1012 Torney Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94129
- City
- San Francisco
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- Public Foundations
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $157.9M (FY2015) to $368.0M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $57.6MNet assets $476.9M
Operating margin
-27.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$534.5M
Total liabilities
$57.6M
Net assets
$476.9M
Salaries & benefits
$0
0% of expenses
Board members
9
9 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $367,989,822▲5.1% | $468,363,369▼34.2% | $476,861,548▼17.4% | $534,451,715▼17.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $350,128,498▼39.7% | $711,555,651▲3.8% | $577,525,887▼35.4% | $646,096,687▼34.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $580,695,428▼32.7% | $685,523,642▲11.5% | $894,210,063▼22.0% | $978,547,541▼20.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $863,481,509▼19.0% | $614,750,717▼0.7% | $1,145,955,473▲23.6% | $1,232,210,451▲22.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,066,458,024▲109% | $619,024,976▲30.2% | $927,358,536▲128% | $1,008,648,994▲89.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $511,078,682▲21.9% | $475,324,984▲56.1% | $405,852,315▲12.4% | $531,362,799▲32.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $419,305,631▲40.5% | $304,459,064▲20.3% | $361,150,190▲40.5% | $400,794,634▲27.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $298,417,689▲4.5% | $253,098,945▲2.2% | $257,044,075▲34.9% | $313,456,165▲21.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $285,614,910▲80.9% | $247,668,231▲49.2% | $190,603,953▲27.1% | $257,761,440▲37.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $157,925,559 | $166,035,563 | $149,980,030 | $187,041,085 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angela Chadwick | Director | 2 | — |
| Brickson Diamond | Director | 2 | — |
| Elizer Darris | Director | 2 | — |
| Jacob Weldon | Director | 2 | — |
| James Lum | Treasurer and Cfo (thru 9/24) | 15 | — |
| Janiece Evans-page | Ceo | 36 | — |
| Jessica Carvalho Morris | Director | 2 | — |
| Karen Caldwell | Treasurer and Cfo (as of 11/24) | 15 | — |
| Lori Chatman | Director | 2 | — |
| Michael Roberts | Director | 2 | — |
| Regina Jackson | Director and Chair (as of 11/24) | 0 | — |
| Roslyn Dawson Thompson | Director and Chair (thru 11/24) | 2 | — |
| Sulma Arias | Director | 2 | — |
| Suneela Jain | Sec & Chief Legal & Comp Officer | 4 | — |
| Thresa Nelson | Int Cfo&treasurer (10/24 Thru 11/24) | 15 | — |
| Trista Harris | Director (thru 11/24) | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Jenner & Block LLP | Legal Services | $1,145,656 |
| Positive Psychology Coaching and Diversi | Manage Philanthropy Services | $330,000 |
| Define American Inc | Manage Philanthropy Services | $205,000 |
| Goodwin Simon Strategic Research Inc | Philanthropy Research Services | $131,110 |
Grants received · $613.9M total
801 grants to Tides Foundation totaling $613.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tides Center | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2024 | $8,837,683 |
| Climate Imperative Foundation | Environmental protection | 2024 | $4,146,268 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support and project support | 2024 | $3,656,097 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2024 | $2,641,250 |
| United States Energy Foundation | To support education and outreach to build an equitable clean energy future. | 2024 | $2,325,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | General nonprofit support | 2024 | $1,904,987 |
| Windward Fund | Environmental programs | 2024 | $1,270,000 |
| Fiduciary Charitable Foundation | Donations | 2024 | $1,000,000 |
| The New York Community Trust | For program support. | 2024 | $900,000 |
| Voter Registration Project | Voter registration | 2024 | $896,248 |
| Neo Philanthropy Inc | Program grant | 2024 | $840,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $422,500 |
| California Healthcare Foundation | Civic engagement 2024 -orange county civic engagement table; civic engagement 2024 -movement voter project; the naacp - riverside; | 2024 | $410,000 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2024 | $398,500 |
| New Venture Fund | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | 2024 | $385,000 |
Grants made · $394.3M in FY2024
2,110 grants totaling $394.3M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Tides Foundation →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beyond Impact | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | $28,164,447 |
| State Democracy Project | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | $20,280,000 |
| Impactassets Inc | Healthy individuals and communities | $19,886,752 |
| Tides Center | Healthy individuals and communities | $9,579,887 |
| Academy For the Love of Learning Inc | Quality education | $5,000,000 |
| Trans Justice Funding Project | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | $4,322,252 |
| Movement Voter Fund | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | $4,200,000 |
| Floridians Protecting Freedom Inc | Healthy individuals and communities | $3,332,500 |
| Nextgen Climate America Inc | Healthy individuals and communities | $3,294,999 |
| Working Families Organization Inc | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | $3,254,209 |
| Climate Strategies Lab LLC | Sustainable environment | $3,123,870 |
| Beneficial State Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | $2,626,767 |
| Nethope Inc | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | $2,576,000 |
| Poder Latinx | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | $2,500,000 |
| Oc Action | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | $2,483,381 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Tides Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Tides Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 51-0198509, based in San Francisco, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Tides Foundation's EIN?
- Tides Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 51-0198509.
- How much revenue does Tides Foundation report?
- Tides Foundation reported $367,989,822 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Tides Foundation's spending goes to programs?
- Tides Foundation spends about 95% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Tides Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Tides Foundation C+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Tides Foundation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Tides Foundation's latest Form 990 is $0, paid to Angela Chadwick (Director).
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Data for Tides Foundation (EIN 51-0198509) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.