TIGER WOODS FOUNDATION

Contact information:
121 Innovation, Suite 150
Irvine, CA 92617
Phone: 949-725-3003
Website: www.tigerwoodsfoundation.org

Type of foundation: Public charity

Types of grants: Program, scholarship

Description: The Foundation serves youth, supporting programs that specialize in education (programs that enhance the learning process for youth) and youth development (year-round mentoring or tutoring programs). The Foundation supports:

• Education and youth development programs for children ages 8-18.
• Year-round programs and projects that enhance learning for children.
• Year-round transitional programs for youth to become productive adults.
• Programs and projects that develop self-esteem and positive values while expanding opportunities.
• Volunteer-based mentoring, tutoring programs and community service projects.

The Foundation runs the Tiger Woods Learning Center, an after-school campus designed to inspire career exploration, as well as a scholarship program for youth. The Foundation supports programs in the U.S. and in Thailand, China and Korea.

Sample grants:

• $150,000 to Metropolitan Tulsa Urban League (2007).
• $100,000 to Musical Instrument Museum (Phoenix, AZ) (2007).
• $10,000 to DC College Success (2007).

Fit for public broadcasting: While there is no evidence of past media funding, there may be a fit for projects aimed directly at youth, especially those that help them explore career options. This could include, for example, a media training program.

Eligibility: Funding focuses on projects in California; Washington, DC; Florida; Maryland; Nevada; Texas; Pennsylvania and Virginia. Eligible organizations must:

• Be tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) and not under 509a as a private foundation.
• File a 990 Form with the IRS at the end of each fiscal year.
• Have IRS-qualifying public support of over $100,000 from the preceding year.
• Have been in existence for at least one year.
• Have overall personnel costs less than 49% of its total functional expenses.
• Have programmatic personnel costs less than 49% of its total programmatic budget.

The Foundation will not support:

• Annual fund drives or fundraising events.
• Capital projects: equipment, construction or renovation of buildings.
• Endowment funds.
• General operating support.
• Individuals.
• Organizations outside of our geographic focus.
• Personnel: staff positions, staff benefits, salaries, stipends, etc.
• Pilot programs: programs under a year old.
• Programs that are not year-round.
• Public schools.
• Publications or audiovisual projects.
• Research projects.
• Travel or transportation.
• Organizations using a fiscal sponsor.

Deadline: There are four grant cycles each year.

How to apply: The first step is to fill out the online worksheet to see if your station is eligible to apply.

Giving range: $2,500 – $25,000

Assets: $48.9 million (2007)

Total giving: $2,272,130 (2007)

View 2008 Annual Report here.