Sandi Feinberg and Tara Lipton Family
Sandi Feinberg and Tara Lipton Family is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing reports 18 grants totaling $3,429,750, including support for academic and research institutions, schools, youth programs, and health-related organizations.
Sandi Feinberg and Tara Lipton Family at a glance
In short: Sandi Feinberg and Tara Lipton Family gave $3.4M across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $191K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,429,750
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $190,542
- +1.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Total assets
- $24,886,491
- +25.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (56% 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 Sandi Feinberg and Tara Lipton 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: 910 Fifth Avenue Apt 9A, New York, NY 10021
Phone: (212) 453-2500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sandi Feinberg and Tara Lipton Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Pennsylvania ($1.9M). Together the top 10 received $3.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 35 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Pennsylvania (56%) and New York (39%). Smaller shares went to New Jersey (3%), California (1%), and the District of Columbia (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Sandi Feinberg and Tara Lipton Family gives
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 258% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.2M (2023) to $3.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $3.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Help penn advance its position as a leading academic, research and science institution | $1,910,000 |
| Poly Prep Brooklyn, NY | Funding to educate individuals who are distinguished by intellectual and moral courage and give them the tools and resources to become agents of change in their communities, our country, and the world. | $1,000,000 |
| Garden of Dreams Foundation New York, NY | Helps young people facing illness financial challenges or the death or injury of a family member in uniform | $150,000 |
| Player Development Academy Bernardsville, NJ | Impact on Youth Soccer Programs in NJ | $100,000 |
| Children's Brain Tumor Project Foundation New York, NY | Bring hope to cure the children and families who are fighting pediatric brain tumors | $50,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House New York, NY | Provide a place of solace for parents of children diagnosed with cancer | $50,000 |
| Challenged Athletes Foundation San Diego, CA | Empower greater independence through adaptive equipment and access to sport | $37,750 |
| American Israel Education Foundation Washington, DC | Providing Grants to Support Select Education Programs | $25,000 |
| New York Presbyterian Fund Inc New York, NY | Uplifting the Patients and Communities | $25,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Center New York, NY | World-Class Cancer Care | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,886,491 | $8,662,093 | $3,636,518 | $3,429,750 | 18 | $3,429,750 | $690,692 | $1,330,228 |
| 2023 | $19,871,658 | $7,231,380 | $3,359,722 | $3,203,000 | 17 | $3,203,000 | $379,629 | $805,034 |
| 2022 | $16,000,000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | $60,210 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sandi Feinberg and Tara Lipton Family reported a distributable amount of $1.3M 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
The available sources do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations in education, youth development, health, and athletics. For example, the Players Development Academy describes its mission as promoting and developing youth soccer in New Jersey. The Challenged Athletes Foundation says it supports people with physical disabilities in pursuing active lifestyles through fitness and competitive athletics. The Garden of Dreams Foundation describes work including community projects and education programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $3,429,750. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $1,910,000, with a median grant of $22,500. The largest awards listed were $1,910,000 to the University of Pennsylvania, for advancing its position as a leading academic, research, and science institution, and $1,000,000 to Poly Prep, to educate students and equip them to become agents of change. Other listed grants included $150,000 to the Garden of Dreams Foundation, $100,000 to the Player Development Academy, and $50,000 each to the Children’s Brain Tumor Project Foundation and Ronald McDonald House.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sandi Feinberg and Tara Lipton as directors.
Sandi Feinberg and Tara Lipton Family's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sandi Feinberg
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$14K (2023) → $25K (2024)
Tara Lipton
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$9K (2023) → $25K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $25K, to Sandi Feinberg (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Sandi Feinberg and Tara Lipton Family
How much does Sandi Feinberg and Tara Lipton Family give each year?
Sandi Feinberg and Tara Lipton Family gave $3.4M across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.2M across 17 grants.
What is Sandi Feinberg and Tara Lipton Family's typical grant size?
Sandi Feinberg and Tara Lipton Family's median grant in 2024 was $22,500, and its average grant was $190,542, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sandi Feinberg and Tara Lipton Family give grants?
Sandi Feinberg and Tara Lipton Family gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (39%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (10 grants).
Does Sandi Feinberg and Tara Lipton Family give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Sandi Feinberg and Tara Lipton Family's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Sandi Feinberg and Tara Lipton Family's largest grantees?
Sandi Feinberg and Tara Lipton Family's largest 2024 grantees include University of Pennsylvania ($1,910,000), Poly Prep ($1,000,000) and Garden of Dreams Foundation ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sandi Feinberg and Tara Lipton Family?
Sandi Feinberg and Tara Lipton Family reported $24.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sandi Feinberg and Tara Lipton Family fund?
The available sources do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations in education, youth development, health, and athletics. For example, the Players Development Academy describes its mission as promoting and developing youth soccer in New Jersey. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sandi Feinberg and Tara Lipton 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 Sandi Feinberg and Tara Lipton Family's EIN?
Sandi Feinberg and Tara Lipton Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2755099. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Sandi Feinberg and Tara Lipton 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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