The James & Merryl Tisch Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-3693587 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$30.4M
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$43.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
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
0% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Communal Fund | New York, NY | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $30,185,741 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $120,000 |
| Alfred E Smith Memorial Foundation | New York, NY | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $50,000 |
| Uja-Federation of New York | New York, NY | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $10,000 |
| New York University | New York, NY | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $7,500 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | New York, NY | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $5,500 |
| New York Public Library | New York, NY | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $5,000 |
| New York City Police Foundation | New York, NY | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $5,000 |
| Center for Educational Innovation | New York, NY | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,391,241 | 9 |
| 2024 | $20,305,123 | 10 |
| 2023 | $18,075,166 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601329349101675
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3693587
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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