The Jonathan M Tisch Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-4037382 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$22.6M
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$17,500
Total assets$265.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $200,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
30% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Communal Fund | New York, NY | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $15,677,872 |
| Shed NYC Inc | New York, NY | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $3,200,000 |
| Tufts University | Medford, MA | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $1,750,000 |
| Target Als Foundation | New York, NY | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $1,000,000 |
| New Jersey Performing Arts Center | Newark, NJ | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $500,000 |
| Actor's Fund of America | Chicago, IL | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $200,000 |
| Museum of Modern Art | New York, NY | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $107,500 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery Fund | New York, NY | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $50,000 |
| Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America | New York, NY | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $25,000 |
| Liga Contra El Cancer (League Against Cancer) | Miami, FL | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $25,000 |
| New York Stage and Film Company | New York, NY | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $17,500 |
| Take the Field Inc | Norfolk, CT | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $16,667 |
| New 42Nd St Inc-The New Victory Theater | New York, NY | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $15,000 |
| Bill Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Foundation | Little Rock, AR | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $12,500 |
| Chamah | Brooklyn, NY | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $10,000 |
| Roundabout Theatre Company | New York, NY | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $10,000 |
| Playwrights Horizon | New York, NY | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $10,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | New York, NY | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $5,000 |
| East Side House Settlement | Bronx, NY | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $2,000 |
| Long Beach Catholic Regional School | Long Beach, NY | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,635,039 | 20 |
| 2023 | $28,403,523 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543099349101834
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-4037382
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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