Lisa and Steven Tananbaum Family
Lisa and Steven Tananbaum Family is a private foundation based in Palm Beach, Florida. Its 2024 grants supported organizations including museums, a college, Jewish community organizations, cancer-related nonprofits, and local community-service organizations.
Lisa and Steven Tananbaum Family at a glance
In short: Lisa and Steven Tananbaum Family gave $4.0M across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $165K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,952,275
- -21.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +2300.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $164,678
- -96.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $55,148,566
- +31.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Lisa and Steven Tananbaum Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 102 Canterbury Lane, Palm Beach, FL 33480
Phone: (914) 251-1040
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lisa and Steven Tananbaum Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Museum of Modern Art ($1.2M across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $3.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 54 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, reported grant dollars were distributed among recipients in New York (68%), Florida (30%), Texas (1%), California (1%), and Oregon (1%). These percentages total 101%, reflecting the figures as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Lisa and Steven Tananbaum Family gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 155% of 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.5M (2020) to $5.6M (2022). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $4.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vassar Collage Poughkeepsie, NY | Unrestricted Contribution for Exempt Purposes. | $1,160,000 |
| The Museum of Modern Art New York, NY | Unrestricted Contribution for Exempt Purposes. | $1,000,000 |
| Norton Museum of Art West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted Contribution for Exempt Purposes. | $500,000 |
| Norton Museum of Art West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted Contribution for Exempt Purposes. | $500,000 |
| Chabad on Campus Dutchess Inc Poughkeepsie, NY | Unrestricted Contribution for Exempt Purposes. | $250,000 |
| The Museum of Modern Art New York, NY | Unrestricted Contribution for Exempt Purposes. | $145,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted Contribution for Exempt Purposes. | $100,000 |
| The Museum of Modern Art New York, NY | Unrestricted Contribution for Exempt Purposes. | $50,000 |
| The Chick Mission Inc New York, NY | Unrestricted Contribution for Exempt Purposes. | $30,000 |
| Southern Oregon University Foundation Ashland, OR | Unrestricted Contribution for Exempt Purposes. | $27,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $55,148,566 | $10,289,035 | $4,141,124 | $3,952,275 | 24 | $3,953,025 | $3,321,879 | $2,546,465 |
| 2023 | $41,980,504 | $2,223,876 | $5,182,960 | $5,001,737 | 1 | $5,002,487 | $2,171,701 | $2,299,563 |
| 2022 | $44,859,539 | $20,010,347 | $5,585,486 | $5,581,151 | 1 | $5,582,691 | $5,526,270 | $2,185,732 |
| 2021 | $30,434,678 | $779,711 | $4,899,009 | $4,873,386 | 1 | $4,874,386 | $780,424 | $1,819,185 |
| 2020 | $34,510,246 | $15,974,771 | $3,463,241 | $3,452,491 | 27 | — | $1,464,021 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lisa and Steven Tananbaum Family reported a distributable amount of $2.5M for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for arts and cultural institutions, education, Jewish community organizations, cancer-related organizations, and community services.
Among its grantees, the Norton Museum of Art describes its work as welcoming visitors to experience art through its programs and collections. The Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County says it works to strengthen Jewish identity, energize relationships with Israel, and meet human needs within the Jewish community. The Chick Mission says it advocates for and provides need-based grants to women with cancer to help them access fertility preservation before treatment. Susan G. Komen describes its work as including breast-cancer research, patient support, care access, and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $3,952,275. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $1,160,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest reported grants included $1,160,000 to Vassar College, $1,000,000 to The Museum of Modern Art, and two grants of $500,000 each to the Norton Museum of Art. Other notable grants included $250,000 to Chabad on Campus Dutchess, $100,000 to the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, and $30,000 to The Chick Mission. The listed grants were described as unrestricted contributions for exempt purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Steven A. Tananbaum and Lisa Tananbaum as trustees.
Lisa and Steven Tananbaum Family's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lisa Tananbaum
Trustee
Vice President → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven A. Tananbaum
Trustee
President → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Lisa and Steven Tananbaum Family
How much does Lisa and Steven Tananbaum Family give each year?
Lisa and Steven Tananbaum Family gave $4.0M across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5.0M across 1 grant.
What is Lisa and Steven Tananbaum Family's typical grant size?
Lisa and Steven Tananbaum Family's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $164,678, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lisa and Steven Tananbaum Family give grants?
Lisa and Steven Tananbaum Family gives mostly in New York: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (4 grants), Palm Beach, FL (3 grants) and Poughkeepsie, NY (2 grants).
Does Lisa and Steven Tananbaum Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Lisa and Steven Tananbaum Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lisa and Steven Tananbaum Family's largest grantees?
Lisa and Steven Tananbaum Family's largest 2024 grantees include The Museum of Modern Art ($1,220,000 across 4 grants), Vassar Collage ($1,160,000) and Norton Museum of Art ($1,000,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lisa and Steven Tananbaum Family?
Lisa and Steven Tananbaum Family reported $55.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lisa and Steven Tananbaum Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for arts and cultural institutions, education, Jewish community organizations, cancer-related organizations, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lisa and Steven Tananbaum Family?
The foundation 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 Lisa and Steven Tananbaum Family's EIN?
Lisa and Steven Tananbaum Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7378428. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Lisa and Steven Tananbaum Family 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Lisa and Steven Tananbaum Family funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lisa-and-steven-tananbaum-family-morg_6a4b28eb07e94adf9177e099e7764244
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