Tides

Tides Foundation, a philanthropic partner and nonprofit accelerator, is at the forefront of driving social change through innovative and strategic initiatives. Since its inception in 1976, Tides has been dedicated to building a world of shared prosperity and social justice. Through groundbreaking approaches, Tides works at the nexus of funders, changemakers, and policy to address society's most pressing challenges, including equality and human rights, environmental sustainability, healthy individuals and communities, and quality education. The organization's unique structure, comprising Tides Center, Tides Foundation, Tides Two Rivers Fund, Tides Inc., and Tides Network, allows it to connect diverse partners in novel ways, pooling their resources and experiences to achieve transformative impact. Tides Network, as the central hub, provides essential executive leadership, financial management, legal compliance, and administrative services, empowering the other entities to focus on their programmatic goals.

Tides Foundation excels in providing donors with sophisticated grantmaking solutions and fostering connections with community leaders who are spearheading critical justice initiatives. This collaborative model transforms innovative ideas into tangible social impact. Simultaneously, Tides Center offers robust fiscal sponsorship and nonprofit acceleration services, enabling social change leaders to amplify their mission-driven work. By offering comprehensive infrastructure support, including financial management, human resources, and legal services, Tides empowers emerging and established organizations to navigate complexities and scale their efforts effectively. This holistic approach ensures that resources are strategically deployed to communities historically denied power, enabling them to shape a more just and equitable future. Tides' commitment to innovation is further demonstrated by its embrace of new tools and ideas, constantly seeking to enhance its capacity to create lasting social change in a rapidly evolving world. Through its multifaceted operations, Tides has mobilized over $3 billion for impact, supporting social ventures in over 120 countries and consistently pushing the boundaries of philanthropic innovation to foster a more equitable and sustainable world.