Judy & Warren Tenney Foundation
The Judy & Warren Tenney Foundation is a private foundation based in Rye, New York. Its 2023 filing is marked as a final return, and the filing says the foundation substantially contracted through charitable disbursements that year; it therefore appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Judy & Warren Tenney Foundation at a glance
In short: Judy & Warren Tenney Foundation gave $3.1M across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $3.1M), mostly in New York. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $3,128,073
- +2487.2% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- -97.8% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $3,128,073
- +118911.9% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $3,128,073
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Judy & Warren Tenney Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. This is information from its final filing, not a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Amy Levere 845 Forest Ave, Rye, NY 10580
Phone: (914) 834-1952
Website: https://tenneyfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Judy & Warren Tenney Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Jewish Communal Fund ($3.1M).
Grant Size Distribution
113 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 109 grants of 113 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The sole itemized 2023 grant went to a recipient in New York; all reported grant dollars that year went to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Judy & Warren Tenney Foundation gives
- Giving grew 2102% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $120K (2021) to $3.1M (2023). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $3.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY | To facilitate and promote philanthropy through donor advised funds | $3,128,073 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing also reports $3,152,573 in charitable-purpose disbursements during 2023.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $-210,988 | $3,174,667 | $3,128,073 | 1 | $3,152,573 | $3,910 | $79,775 |
| 2022 | $3,385,655 | $40,927 | $126,542 | $120,905 | 46 | $125,905 | $46,329 | $177,870 |
| 2021 | $3,471,270 | $244,987 | $129,246 | $119,675 | 35 | $128,925 | $244,666 | $199,085 |
| 2020 | $3,355,529 | $56,937 | $154,867 | $142,025 | 31 | — | $56,505 | $182,013 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Judy & Warren Tenney Foundation reported a distributable amount of $80K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state the foundation’s mission or broader funding priorities. Its sole itemized 2023 grant was for facilitating and promoting philanthropy through donor-advised funds.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2023, the foundation reported one grant totaling $3,128,073. That grant went to the Jewish Communal Fund in New York, New York, to facilitate and promote philanthropy through donor-advised funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Judy E. Tenney as president and treasurer, and Amy T. Levere, Alice J. Tenney, and Laura E. Tenney as vice presidents.
Judy & Warren Tenney Foundation is led by Judy E. Tenney, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Judy E. Tenney
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alice J. Tenney
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Amy T. Levere
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Laura E. Tenney
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Judy & Warren Tenney Foundation
How much does Judy & Warren Tenney Foundation give each year?
Judy & Warren Tenney Foundation gave $3.1M across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $121K across 46 grants.
What does Judy & Warren Tenney Foundation fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s mission or broader funding priorities. Its sole itemized 2023 grant was for facilitating and promoting philanthropy through donor-advised funds. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Judy & Warren Tenney Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Judy & Warren Tenney Foundation make grants?
The sole itemized 2023 grant went to a recipient in New York; all reported grant dollars that year went to New York.
How much is Judy & Warren Tenney Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Judy & Warren Tenney Foundation reported a distributable amount of $80K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Judy & Warren Tenney Foundation's EIN?
Judy & Warren Tenney Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3482305. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Judy & Warren Tenney Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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