Tiger Foundation

To break the cycle of poverty among New York City's lowest-income children and families by supporting high-quality organizations that provide direct services.

families health neighborhood

Assets: $500M · Annual Giving: $25M+ · Est. 1989

Website (212) 430-2575

Funding Priorities

Families

Early ChildhoodYouth DevelopmentEducation Access(K-12 Education)Family Stability(Family Counseling)

Money

Economic Opportunity(Economic Mobility)

Leadership

Julian Robertson Jr.

board

Sarah Williamson

executive

The Journey

24 connected resources across 5 levels

Trail depth

Level 1

Get CuriousRead, watch, explore2 resources

Level 2

Find Your PeopleMeet orgs, neighbors, groups10 resources

Level 3

Show UpEvents, meetings, volunteering

We are building resources for this level

Level 4

Go DeeperTraining, sustained involvement8 resourcesYou are here

PolicyNational Social and Emotional Learning WeekThis federal resolution supports National Social and Emotional Learning Week in March 2026. Social and emotional learning helps students manage feelings, get along with others, and make good decisions at school and in life.

PolicyWomen's Sports ProtectionThis federal bill sets rules about who can compete in women's Olympic and amateur sports. It focuses on making sure female athletes have fair competition and equal opportunities in the sports they love.

PolicyStrengthening Community Services GrantsThis federal bill would improve a program that gives money to local groups that help families with low incomes. These groups offer things like job training, housing help, and emergency assistance in your community.

+5 more at this level

Level 5

Make Your MoveAdvocacy, organizing, creating4 resources

Focus Areas

Early Childhood K-12 Education Youth Development Family Counseling Economic Mobility

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