Nathan Tannenbaum Foundation Inc
Nathan Tannenbaum Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in areas including education, arts education, research and outreach, family planning, immigrant legal rights, and poverty relief.
Nathan Tannenbaum Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Nathan Tannenbaum Foundation Inc gave $50K across 42 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state New York. 55% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,000
- +3.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 42
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,190
- -3.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $942,075
- -0.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (22 of 40, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (38% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Nathan Tannenbaum Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7094 Tradition Cove Lane West, West Palm Beach, FL 33412
Phone: (561) 624-1942
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nathan Tannenbaum Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Winston Preparatory School ($10K). Together the top 10 received $34K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($250), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
168 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 168 grants of 168 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were New York, 38%; Illinois, 29%; California, 10%; Oregon, 6%; and Arizona, 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Nathan Tannenbaum Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 22 of 40 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $943; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 40% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 $48K (2020) to $57K (2022). In 2025 it made 42 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Winston Preparatory School New York, NY | Education | $10,000 |
| The Joffrey Ballet Chicago, IL | For scholarship programs | $8,000 |
| Children's Research Fund Chicago, IL | For research and outreach | $5,000 |
| National Network of Abortion Funds Beaverton, OR | family planning services | $3,000 |
| National Immigration Law Center Los Angeles, CA | defending the legal rights of immigrants | $2,000 |
| Givedirectly New York City, NY | to assist people living in poverty | $2,000 |
| International Rescue Center Albert Lea, MN | to assits people affected by conflict and disaster | $1,000 |
| Hispanic Scholarship Fund El Segundo, CA | education | $1,000 |
| PLAN C- possibility labs San Francisco, CA | family planning services | $1,000 |
| The Parkside School New York, NY | education | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $942,075 | $66,971 | $73,411 | $50,000 | 42 | $65,325 | $60,256 | $72,542 |
| 2024 | $948,515 | $109,505 | $72,893 | $48,254 | 39 | $65,542 | $103,171 | $68,622 |
| 2023 | $911,903 | $69,521 | $77,359 | $54,500 | 29 | $70,772 | $53,901 | $64,439 |
| 2022 | $919,741 | $40,230 | $79,778 | $57,200 | 31 | $73,213 | $34,766 | $67,500 |
| 2021 | $959,289 | $117,906 | $70,612 | $49,200 | 27 | $64,056 | $111,762 | $73,550 |
| 2020 | $911,995 | $38,430 | $69,232 | $48,000 | 16 | — | $32,547 | $63,948 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nathan Tannenbaum Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $73K 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
The foundation’s filings do not state a mission. Its 2025 grants include support for education, dance scholarships, research and outreach, family planning services, immigrant legal rights, and people living in poverty.
Among its grantees, The Joffrey Ballet describes itself as a Chicago-based ballet company and dance education organization that presents dance works and provides arts education and accessible dance training. GiveDirectly describes its mission as reducing poverty by providing financial assistance directly to people in need. The Hispanic Scholarship Fund says it supports students and others pursuing meaningful jobs and careers through resources and support services.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 42 grants totaling $50,000. Grants ranged from $250 to $10,000, with a median of $500. Its largest reported grants included $10,000 to Winston Preparatory School for education; $8,000 to The Joffrey Ballet for scholarship programs; $5,000 to Children’s Research Fund for research and outreach; and $3,000 to the National Network of Abortion Funds for family planning services.
Other reported grants included $2,000 each to the National Immigration Law Center for defending immigrants’ legal rights and GiveDirectly to assist people living in poverty. The foundation also gave $1,000 each to the International Rescue Center, Hispanic Scholarship Fund, Plan C-possibility labs, The Parkside School, Brown University, and National Immigration Project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert Tannenbaum as President, Rick Tannenbaum as Treasurer, and Ethan Tannenbaum as Assistant Treasurer.
Nathan Tannenbaum Foundation Inc is led by Robert Tannenbaum, President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Tannenbaum
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $12K (2025)
Rick Tannenbaum
Treasurer
Treasurer & Vice President → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $6K (2025)
Ethan Tannenbaum
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$500 (2023) → $525 (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $12K, to Robert Tannenbaum (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Nathan Tannenbaum Foundation Inc
How much does Nathan Tannenbaum Foundation Inc give each year?
Nathan Tannenbaum Foundation Inc gave $50K across 42 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $48K across 39 grants.
What is Nathan Tannenbaum Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Nathan Tannenbaum Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,190, across 42 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Nathan Tannenbaum Foundation Inc that year got $943 on average.
Where does Nathan Tannenbaum Foundation Inc give grants?
Nathan Tannenbaum Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (29%) and California (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (11 grants), Chicago, IL (5 grants), Brooklyn, NY (3 grants) and San Francisco, CA (2 grants).
Does Nathan Tannenbaum Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 42 grants with a stated purpose on Nathan Tannenbaum Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To purchase food for those who cant afford it" (7 grants), "Family Planning Services" (5 grants) and "Education" (4 grants).
Who are Nathan Tannenbaum Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Nathan Tannenbaum Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Winston Preparatory School ($10,000), The Joffrey Ballet ($8,000) and Children's Research Fund ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($250), which are not listed by name. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Nathan Tannenbaum Foundation Inc?
Nathan Tannenbaum Foundation Inc reported $942K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $65K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $73K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Nathan Tannenbaum Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filings do not state a mission. Its 2025 grants include support for education, dance scholarships, research and outreach, family planning services, immigrant legal rights, and people living in poverty. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nathan Tannenbaum Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Nathan Tannenbaum Foundation Inc's EIN?
Nathan Tannenbaum Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6116415. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Nathan Tannenbaum Foundation Inc 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 22, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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