The Rita and Burt Tansky Foundation
Invitation OnlyAlbany, New York · EIN 45-3516217 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$576K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$8.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $100,000.
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
85% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | General Charitable Purposes | $375,000 |
| Florida Atlantic University | Boca Raton, FL | General Charitable Purposes | $100,000 |
| The Kind Kitchen | North Palm Beach, FL | General Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| Temple Judea | Coral Gables, FL | General Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $15,000 |
| HOMELESS COALITION of Palm Beach County Inc | Delray Beach, FL | General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Palm Beach County Food Project | Juno Beach, FL | General Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $576,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $463,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $326,250 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600129349100250
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-3516217
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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