Tisbest Philanthropy

Organization Overview

Tisbest Philanthropy is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Tisbest Philanthropy employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tisbest Philanthropy is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2023, Tisbest Philanthropy generated $9.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 37.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $10.2m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 39.0% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Tisbest Philanthropy has awarded 1,276 individual grants totaling $30,083,921. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TISBEST PHILANTHROPY CONNECTS BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS WITH IMPORTANT CAUSES BY REPLACING GIFTS OF "STUFF" WITH GIFTS OF "GOOD."

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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CHARITY GIFT CARD SPECIAL PROGRAM: THE CHARITY GIFT CARD SPECIAL PROGRAM, FUELED BY A GENEROUS DONATION FROM A VALUED CUSTOMER, AIMED TO ELEVATE CHARITABLE GIVING DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON THROUGH A CUSTOM CHARITY SELECTION EXPERIENCE AND WEEKLY CHARITY DISTRIBUTION PROCESS. THROUGH THE DISTRIBUTION OF CHARITY GIFT CARDS, THIS PROGRAM ENABLED RECIPIENTS TO DIRECT FUNDS TO THE CHARITIES OF THEIR CHOICE, SHOWCASING OUR COMMITMENT TO SPREADING PHILANTHROPY AND SUPPORTING A WIDE RANGE OF CAUSES NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY. THIS INITIATIVE IS ALL ABOUT MAKING IT EASY AND IMPACTFUL FOR PEOPLE TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE GREATER GOOD. EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR OF THE OVER $5.5 MILLION DONATED FOR THIS CAMPAIGN WENT STRAIGHT TO CHARITY, THANKS TO THE COMPLETE FUNDING OF THE CAMPAIGN THROUGH DONATIONS FROM OUR CUSTOMER. WE MADE SURE THAT 100% OF THIS GENEROUS CONTRIBUTION WAS USED TO DISTRIBUTE THE CHARITY GIFT CARDS, ENSURING AN EFFICIENT AND IMPACTFUL DELIVERY OF THE PROGRAM. OUR APPROACH WAS ALL ABOUT MAKING SURE THE MAXIMUM POSSIBLE AMOUNT REACHED THE CHARITIES, WITH NO ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS EATING INTO THE FUNDS MEANT FOR THOSE IN NEED.


CHARITY GIFT CARD PROGRAM FOR BUSINESSES AND CONSUMERS: : THE CHARITY GIFT CARD PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO EMPOWER BOTH BUSINESSES AND CONSUMERS TO GIVE GIFTS OF CHARITY WHERE THEY MIGHT TRADITIONALLY GIVE A MATERIAL GIFT. BY PURCHASING GIFT CARDS, RECIPIENTS CAN ALLOCATE THE FUNDS TO ANY OF THE NUMEROUS U.S. CHARITIES. THIS INNOVATIVE APPROACH ENCOURAGES PHILANTHROPY AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY BY MAKING CHARITABLE GIVING ACCESSIBLE AND PERSONALIZED. THE PROGRAM HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED CHARITABLE DONATIONS AND AWARENESS FOR VARIOUS CAUSES. IT HAS ENGAGED THOUSANDS OF BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUAL CONSUMERS IN PHILANTHROPY. SUCCESS STORIES INCLUDE FUNDING FOR EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION, AND MORE, DIRECTLY ATTRIBUTING TO THE GENEROSITY FACILITATED THROUGH THESE GIFT CARDS. THE CHARITY GIFT CARD PROGRAM HAS MANAGED TO ALLOCATE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. FOR THE FY 2023 REPORTING PERIOD, A TOTAL EXPENDITURE OF $1,500,000 WAS INVESTED IN THE PROGRAM, COVERING OPERATIONAL COSTS, PUBLIC EDUCATION, AND THE DIRECT FUNDING OF CHARITIES THROUGH REDEEMED GIFT CARDS.


REDEFINE GIFTING CAMPAIGN - HOLIDAY SEASON INITIATIVE: THE REDEFINE GIFTING CAMPAIGN'S HOLIDAY SEASON INITIATIVE IS A LANDMARK PROGRAM AIMED AT TRANSFORMING THE TRADITIONAL GIFT-GIVING CULTURE INTO A FORCE FOR GOOD. THANKS TO THE GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS FROM NOTABLE PHILANTHROPISTS AND CELEBRITIES, INCLUDING RAY DALIO, ASHTON KUTCHER, MILA KUNIS, PAUL TUDOR JONES, JAY SHETTY, ARIANNA HUFFINGTON, SLOANE STEPHENS, AND JOZY ALTIDORE, THE INITIATIVE SOUGHT TO PROMOTE PHILANTHROPY AND SUPPORT FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH THE DISTRIBUTION OF CHARITY GIFT CARDS. THE $1,000,000 RAISED FOR THIS INITIATIVE WAS STRATEGICALLY UTILIZED TO FUND THE CREATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE 20,000 CHARITY GIFT CARDS. THIS INVESTMENT REFLECTS A DIRECT APPLICATION OF PHILANTHROPIC FUNDS TOWARDS ENGAGING THE PUBLIC IN CHARITABLE GIVING, WITH 100% OF THE FUNDS ALLOCATED TO THE CHARITY GIFT CARDS. THE INITIATIVE DEMONSTRATES A COMMITMENT TO MAXIMIZING THE IMPACT OF EACH DONATION, ENSURING THAT THE ENTIRETY OF THE FUNDS CONTRIBUTED BY OUR ESTEEMED DONORS DIRECTLY SUPPORTED THE CHARITABLE CAUSES CHOSEN BY THE GIFT CARD RECIPIENTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Richard Gold
Director
$0
Kendall Webb
Director
$0
Jim Phillips
Chair
$0
Peter Lindburg
Director
$0
Simeon Cathey
Managing Director
$195,000

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$9,616,167
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$9,616,167
Total Program Service Revenue$35,000
Investment income $9,946
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $9,661,113

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Tisbest Philanthropy has awarded $5,846,719 in support to 222 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

THE CLEAR FUND

PURPOSE: SEE TISBEST MISSION

$62,375

PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA

PURPOSE: SEE TISBEST MISSION

$62,061

AMERICAN RED CROSS

PURPOSE: SEE TISBEST MISSION

$59,045

CAPITAL PREP CHARTER SCHOOLS NY

PURPOSE: SEE TISBEST MISSION

$52,000

SHAWN CARTER FOUNDATION

PURPOSE: SEE TISBEST MISSION

$50,078

SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION OF ST LOUIS

PURPOSE: SEE TISBEST MISSION

$50,050
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