Linda & Jack Tamir Charitable Foundation
The Linda & Jack Tamir Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2025, it reported 24 grants totaling $439,990 to charitable organizations.
Linda & Jack Tamir Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Linda & Jack Tamir Charitable Foundation gave $440K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $439,990
- +32.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- -11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,333
- +48.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $667
- -101.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (74% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Linda & Jack Tamir Charitable 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 595 Madison Avenue 37 Fl, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 406-4000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Linda & Jack Tamir Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bruce Sprinsteen Archives & Center for American Music ($100K). Together the top 10 received $400K.
Grant Size Distribution
97 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 92 grants of 97 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 26% to recipients in New Jersey; the reported share for Pennsylvania was 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
How Linda & Jack Tamir Charitable Foundation gives
- 38% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 37% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $157K (2020) to $696K (2022). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $440K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bruce Sprinsteen Archives & Center for American Music West Long Branch, NJ | Charitable Contribution | $100,000 |
| The Special Children Center Brooklyn, NY | Charitable Contribution | $73,800 |
| Edmond J Safra SYN of Deal Brooklyn, NY | Charitable Contribution | $70,101 |
| Congregation Beth Torah Brooklyn, NY | Charitable Contribution | $49,137 |
| Randis Care Inc Brooklyn, NY | Charitable Contribution | $38,000 |
| American Friends of Chabad Lubavitch Aruba Inc Brooklyn, NY | Charitable Contribution | $26,000 |
| Sephardic Community Center Brooklyn, NY | Charitable Contribution | $15,550 |
| Kings Highway Beautification Association Brooklyn, NY | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| The Safe Foundation Brooklyn, NY | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Yad Yosef Kollel Brooklyn, NY | Charitable Contribution | $7,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $667 | $482,505 | $444,815 | $439,990 | 24 | $442,390 | $17,339 |
| 2024 | $-37,023 | $297,000 | $333,135 | $333,065 | 27 | $333,065 | — |
| 2023 | $-888 | $228,800 | $220,818 | $219,500 | 27 | $219,500 | $1,800 |
| 2022 | $-8,870 | $745,194 | $698,639 | $695,921 | 1 | $696,101 | $575 |
| 2020 | $-6,755 | $163,540 | $159,744 | $156,772 | 18 | — | $47 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Linda & Jack Tamir Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations whose stated missions cover community services, religious and educational activities, public safety and quality of life, mental health, support for people with special needs, and healthcare. For example, Randis Care Inc. describes its work as providing personalized care to homebound older adults, including visits in hospitals and rehabilitation centers. The Kings Highway Beautification Association says it works to raise awareness of public safety, sanitation, maintenance, and other quality-of-life conditions in its community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $439,990. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Among its largest grants were $100,000 to Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music, $73,800 to The Special Children Center, $70,101 to Edmond J Safra Syn of Deal, $49,137 to Congregation Beth Torah, and $38,000 to Randis Care Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Elliot J Tamir was listed as a trustee on the 2025 filing.
Linda & Jack Tamir Charitable Foundation is led by Elliot J. Tamir, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elliot J. Tamir
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Linda & Jack Tamir Charitable Foundation
How much does Linda & Jack Tamir Charitable Foundation give each year?
Linda & Jack Tamir Charitable Foundation gave $440K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $333K across 27 grants.
What is Linda & Jack Tamir Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Linda & Jack Tamir Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $18,333, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Linda & Jack Tamir Charitable Foundation give grants?
Linda & Jack Tamir Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New York: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (14 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Who are Linda & Jack Tamir Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Linda & Jack Tamir Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Bruce Sprinsteen Archives & Center for American Music ($100,000), The Special Children Center ($73,800) and Edmond J Safra SYN of Deal ($70,101), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Linda & Jack Tamir Charitable Foundation?
Linda & Jack Tamir Charitable Foundation reported $667 in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $442K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Linda & Jack Tamir Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations whose stated missions cover community services, religious and educational activities, public safety and quality of life, mental health, support for people with special needs, and healthcare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Linda & Jack Tamir Charitable 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 ↑
What is Linda & Jack Tamir Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Linda & Jack Tamir Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-7059919. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Linda & Jack Tamir Charitable 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Linda & Jack Tamir Charitable Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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