The Marion & Norman Tanzman Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyWoodbridge, New Jersey · EIN 22-3506061 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.8M
Organizations funded46
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$20.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $25,000.
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
15% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Center of Middlesex | Edison, NJ | Charitable | $300,000 |
| Rutgers Hillel | New Brunswick, NJ | Charitable | $288,000 |
| Rwj University Hospital Foundation | New Brunswick, NJ | Charitable | $213,000 |
| Chabad Housefriends Lubavitch-Rutgers | New Brunswick, NJ | Charitable | $210,000 |
| Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey | South River, NJ | Charitable | $192,000 |
| Visiting Nurse Association Health Group | Holmdel, NJ | Charitable | $125,000 |
| Chabad of the Shore | Long Branch, NJ | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Service of Monmouth County | Asbury Park, NJ | Charitable | $35,000 |
| St Joseph's Senior Residence | Woodbridge, NJ | Charitable | $32,000 |
| Highland Park Conservative Temple | Highland Park, NJ | Charitable | $29,000 |
| Jewish Fed Heart of Nj Pj Library Program | South River, NJ | Charitable | $26,000 |
| Community Alliance for Jewish-Affiliated Cemeteries | Fair Lawn, NJ | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Middlesex Torah Links | East Brunswick, NJ | Charitable | $25,000 |
| New Jersey Institute for Disabilities | Edison, NJ | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Jewish Fed Heart of Nj Meals on Wheels | South River, NJ | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Rising Treetops at Oakhurstny Serv for Hndcp | Oakhurst, NJ | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Netivot | Edison, NJ | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Jewish Family Services - Middlesex | North Brunswick, NJ | Charitable | $15,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Manasquan, NJ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Florham Park, NJ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Asher | Teaneck, NJ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Elijah's Promise | New Brunswick, NJ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Live Like Cory Memorial Foundation | Freehold, NJ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | New York, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Mesorah Nj | Highland Park, NJ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Jewish Social Service Committee | Highland Park, NJ | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Chelsea Day School Inc | New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Imagination Production - Formerly Rethink Israel Initiative Inc | Sunrise, FL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Move for Hunger | Neptune, NJ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Njy Camps | Fairfield, NJ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Perth Amboy High School | Perth Amboy, NJ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| School for Children With Hidden Intelligence | Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Fulfill Foodbank of Monmouth & Ocean Counties | Neptune, NJ | Charitable | $4,500 |
| Rutgers University Foundation | New Brunswick, NJ | Charitable | $3,000 |
| St James Roman Catholic Church | Woodbridge, NJ | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Congregation Brothers of Israel | Elberon, NJ | Charitable | $2,800 |
| Human Rights Campaign Foundation | Washington, DC | Charitable | $2,500 |
| JCC Association of North America | New York, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Let's Get Ready | New York, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| 200 Club of Middlesex County | Woodbridge, NJ | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Embrace Kids Foundation | New Brunswick, NJ | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Revee Foundation - Team Legrand | Short Hills, NJ | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Rutgers - New Brunswick Community Interpreter | New Brunswick, NJ | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Roc of New Jersey-Chesed & Parnossa Network | Highland Park, NJ | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Rwj Visiting Nurses | North Brunswick Townsh, NJ | Charitable | $1,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rwj University Hospital Foundation | New Brunswick, NJ | Charitable | $200,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,842,100 | 47 |
| 2023 | $1,791,550 | 45 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533179349102223
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-3506061
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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