Tides Network

The Tides Network is a center-left nonprofit organization founded in 2005. It serves as a controlling entity for several affiliated nonprofits, including the Tides Foundation and Tides Center, among others. The Tides Network is primarily involved in grantmaking and fiscal sponsorship, providing services to other nonprofits within its system.

History

The Tides Network was established in 2005 as part of a broader collection of nonprofits known as the Tides Nexus. It was built upon the legacy of organizations like the Tides Foundation, which was founded in 1976 by Drummond Pike with funding support from Jane Bagley Lehman, among others[2][3].

Structure

The Tides Network includes five separate legal entities:

• Tides Center: Provides fiscal sponsorship to mission-driven organizations, enabling them to access tax-exempt status while maintaining operational oversight.
• Tides Advocacy: A progressive advocacy arm that supports various social justice causes.
• Tides Foundation: Primarily a grantmaking organization, managing close to 400 donor-advised funds and directing resources to progressive causes[1][2].
• Tides Two Rivers Fund: Focuses on supporting social ventures with an emphasis on justice and equality.
• Tides Inc.: Centralizes administrative and operational support for the entire network[1][3].

Activities

Tides Network supports a wide array of social justice initiatives globally, with a focus on advancing social change through fiscal sponsorships and grantmaking. It has been involved in numerous campaigns and projects related to environmental justice, economic equity, and human rights[1][2]. The organization also partners with external nonprofits to amplify their impact.

Funding

In recent years, the Tides Network has received substantial funding from various donors. Notably, it received significant support from organizations like the Open Society Foundation and the Rockefeller Brothers Fund[1].

Leadership and Impact

The Tides Network is led by a diverse team dedicated to advancing social justice. Janiece Evans-Page serves as the CEO, guiding the organization's strategic direction in centering proximate leadership and fostering meaningful community impact[4][5].

References

[1] NGO Monitor: Tides Network.
[2] Wikipedia: Tides Foundation.
[3] InfluenceWatch: Tides Network.
[4] Leadership - Tides.
[5] About Tides.

[1] https://ngo-monitor.org/funder/tides-network/ [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tides_Foundation [3] https://www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/tides-network/ [4] https://www.tides.org/about/leadership/ [5] https://www.tides.org