Tighe Foundation: Grants for Pennsylvania

OVERVIEW: The Tighe Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to health, human services, education, and youth.

IP TAKE: The foundation keeps a low public profile, which restricts information available on its grantmaking priorities and activities.

PROFILE: Established in 2009, the Tighe Foundation was founded by Jack and Mary Grace Tighe. Jack launched founded TMG Health, a leading provider of solutions to government-sponsored health plans. Mary Grace, meanwhile, has a nursing background. According to tax records, the Tighe Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to health, human services, education, and youth.

The foundation’s health grantmaking invests in nursing and pharmacy medical education. Jack graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, and Mary Grace, from Pitt’s Nursing School. It’s education grants center on various local K-12 institutions, while it’s human services grants range widely.

Grants range from $35 to $31,000. In a recent year, the foundation gave away around $102,000. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records. Grantmaking focuses on Pennsylvania, including Pittsburgh, Scranton, and the Philadelphia area. Past local grantees include Scranton Preparatory School, Hopeworks 'N Camden, Scranton Area Foundation, and Catholic - Charities.

The foundation keeps a low profile and does not accept unsolicited proposals.

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CONTACT:

Tighe Foundation
245 Merion Rd
Merion Station, PA 19066