Tsunami Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of causes, primarily focusing on education, human services, and the arts. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing community welfare through grants that provide general and unrestricted support to nonprofits. The foundation serves a diverse range of recipients, including educational institutions, youth development organizations, and cultural initiatives. While it primarily funds organizations in New York, it also supports some entities in neighboring states, demonstrating a broader interest in community service and development.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A mid-size, established nonprofit with substantial program activity in New York (education, youth services, human services, or arts) seeking general operating support at the $50k–$150k scale and with an existing connection to the foundation's network or past grantees.
Good Fit
- • Programs or impact centered in New York state.
- • Track record as an operating nonprofit with multi-year results.
- • Request pitched as general or unrestricted support.
- • Grant size request aligned with observed awards (~$50k–$150k).
- • An introduction, nomination, or relationship to a trustee or past grantee.
Geography
Giving is concentrated in one state — roughly 82% of grant dollars — though awards touch four other states; the observed footprint is therefore geographically narrow and New York–focused.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 20 distinct grantees (20 grants) with a consistent pattern across three years and a mix of repeat and new recipients, indicating a broad set of independent organizations are funded despite some dollar concentration among top recipients.
New Applicants
The foundation documents that it funds only preselected or invited applicants, and no public submission route or contact details were found; while a handful of new grantees appear each year (four in the latest year), entry appears to rely on nomination or network access rather than an open application process.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
