Tankenoff Families Foundation
Invitation OnlyMinneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 41-1905115 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$887K
Organizations funded70
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$19M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
15% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis Jewish Federation | Minnetonka, MN | Charitable | $175,000 |
| American Israel Education Foundation | Washington, DC | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Services of Mn | Minnetonka, MN | Charitable | $77,000 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Open Book | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Secure Community Network | New York, NY | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Herzl Camp | St Louis Park, MN | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Prism Minneapolis | Golden Valley, MN | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Minnesota Hillel Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Sabes JCC of Minneapolis | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Minnpost | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $16,000 |
| Temple Israel | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $15,700 |
| Minnesota Acts Now | Robbinsdale, MN | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Prairiecare Fund | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $14,000 |
| University of Mn Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $10,200 |
| Adath Jeshurun Congregation | Minnetonka, MN | Charitable | $10,100 |
| Agate Housting & Services | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Jewish Housing & Programming (J-Hap) | Golden Valley, MN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Loft Literacy Center | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Children's Cancer Research Fund | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Jewfolk Media Inc | St Louis Park, MN | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of St Paul | St Paul, MN | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Crescent Cove | St Louis Park, MN | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Volunteers Enlisted to Help People (Veap) | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Gildas Club Twin Cities | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Bet Shalom Synagogue | Hopkins, MN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Beth El Synagogue | St Louis Park, MN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Camp Ramah | Englewood, NJ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Community Emergency Assistance Programs | Brooklyn Center, MN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Edallies | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Open Arms | Saint Paul, MN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Queerspace Collective | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Union for Reform Judaism - Osrui Camp | Oconomowoc, WI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Edina Chamber of Commerce Foundation | Edina, MN | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Minnesota Council on Foundations | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $2,750 |
| Edina Community Foundation | Edina, MN | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Edina Give and Go | Edina, MN | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered | Tampa, FL | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Minnesota Orchestral Association | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Pacer Center | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Resource West | Hopkins, MN | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Rohr Chabad House at the University of Wisconsin Inc | Madison, WI | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Caringbridge | Eagan, MN | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Community Partners With Youth | New Brighton, MN | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Edina Crime Prevention Fund (Edina Community Foundation) | Edina, MN | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Logan Neighborhood Association | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Memorial Blood Centers | St Paul, MN | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Minnesota Brownfields | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Guthrie Theater | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Hennepin Theatre Trust | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $1,000 |
| National Council of Jewish Women | New York, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Susan G Komen for the Cure | Edina, MN | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Minneapolis Community Fund | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $810 |
| East Bank Neighborhoods Partnership | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $800 |
| Walker Art Center | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $750 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $500 |
| Children's Heartlink | Edina, MN | Charitable | $500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 70 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $886,735 | 70 |
| 2024 | $777,803 | 68 |
| 2023 | $1,433,528 | 82 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611329349104331
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1905115
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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