The Tyler Foundation
The Tyler Foundation is an independent foundation established in 1984 in New Jersey (EIN 22-6499512) based in Lebanon, NJ. It funds medical services and research, education, homeless and housing services, and the arts. Candid/Foundation Directory lists a hosted pncsites URL and contact phone for the foundation.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-midsize nonprofit with a clear New Jersey connection (or demonstrable NJ impact) working in health, education, food/housing support, animal welfare, or environmental education, seeking general operating or program support in typical grant-size bands.
Good Fit
- • Primary operations or demonstrable service area in New Jersey.
- • Program or general operating requests in line with $5K–$25K grants.
- • Work in health, food security, education, housing/homeless services, animal rescue, or local environmental education.
- • Capacity to document local impact and community need.
- • Willingness to follow posted application instructions and meet the August 31 submission cue.
Geography
Giving is heavily state-focused: about 88% of dollars stayed in New Jersey in the latest year, though grants reached four other states in small amounts (five states total). This pattern is state-level concentration rather than nationwide or strictly hyper-local.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 57 distinct recipients across many mission areas and 41 returning grantees across the three-year window, indicating a broad and diverse recipient set for the foundation's size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of access exists: published application instructions, a deadline, a named contact and mailing address, and 16 new recipients in the latest year together indicate that unfamiliar applicants have a realistic path into the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
