Tides Foundation is a founding organization of Tides Network and over its long history it has also helped establish Tides Center, Tides Shared Spaces and other related organizations.

Since 1976, Tides Foundation has provided professional and innovative services to individuals and institutions committed to accelerating positive social change through philanthropy. Tides Foundation offers donor advised funds and other grantmaking vehicles as well as professional philanthropic advice, institutional regranting services, comprehensive grants management and much more. It also creates opportunities for learning and builds community among donors and grantees committed to fairness, equality and the sustainability of this world.

Based in San Francisco, Tides Foundation has an office in New York City and makes grants across the country and across the globe. Tides Foundation is a self-sustaining public charity.

Building Momentum Learn how Tides is creating a space for donors and activists to share ideas and build a stronger movement. Learn More >	Services and Strategies Tides helps individual and institutional donors with a complete catalogue of services Learn More >
Tides Initiatives Comprehensive programs to support progressive social change, including collective giving vehicles and hands-on learning opportunities. Learn More >	Grants and Impact Learn more about Tides Foundation's record grantmaking in 2004 and 2005. Learn More >