Tabak Family Foundation Inc
Tabak Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In its 2024 filing, it reported giving $116,680 through 12 grants to charitable organizations.
Tabak Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Tabak Family Foundation Inc gave $117K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in New York. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $116,680
- +38.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,723
- +15.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,750
- Total assets
- $843,179
- +3.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (51% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Tabak Family Foundation Inc
- 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: 1100 Park Avenue Apt12B, New York, NY 10128
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tabak Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Federation of Greater Metro West ($52K). Together the top 10 received $116K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 58 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 51% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 45% to recipients in New Jersey, and 4% to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Tabak Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $84K (2023) to $117K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $117K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Metro West Whippany, NJ | General Support | $52,000 |
| New York Presbyterian Fund New York, NY | General Support | $20,000 |
| Congregation Rodeph Sholom New York, NY | M&J Tabak Endowment | $15,000 |
| The Museum of Jewish Heritage New York, NY | General Support | $12,500 |
| Duke University Durham, NC | General Support | $5,000 |
| Sprout Society Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Crohns & Colitis Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $2,500 |
| UJA - Federation of New York New York, NY | General Support | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
| NATIONAL SEPTEMBER 11 Memorial & Museum New York, NY | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $843,179 | $163,247 | $134,220 | $116,680 | 12 | $116,680 | $124,983 | $45,171 |
| 2023 | $814,152 | $28,318 | $91,011 | $84,180 | 10 | $84,180 | $21,487 | $44,013 |
| 2022 | $876,845 | $97,448 | $123,725 | $106,386 | 14 | $106,386 | $80,109 | $47,159 |
| 2021 | $903,122 | $68,200 | $114,095 | $105,744 | 13 | $105,744 | $59,849 | $55,872 |
| 2020 | $949,017 | $-4,416 | $100,286 | $84,650 | 9 | — | $3,993 | $50,936 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tabak Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $45K 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 went to organizations including Jewish, cultural, educational, health, and other charitable organizations. For example, Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation describes its mission as finding a cure for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and improving the quality of life of people affected by those diseases. Friends of the Israel Defense Forces says it provides support for the health, well-being, and education of Israel’s protectors. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $116,680. Grant amounts ranged from $180 to $52,000, with a median of $3,750. Its largest grants included $52,000 to Jewish Federation of Greater Metro West for general support; $20,000 to New York Presbyterian Fund for general support; $15,000 to Congregation Rodeph Sholom for the M&J Tabak Endowment; and $12,500 to The Museum of Jewish Heritage for general support. Other recipients included Duke University ($5,000), Sprout Society ($5,000), and Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation ($2,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists Jeffrey Tabak as president and trustee, Steven Tabak as vice president and trustee, Bradley Tabak as secretary and trustee, and Max Tabak as treasurer and trustee.
Tabak Family Foundation Inc is led by Jeffrey Tabak, President & Trustee since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeffrey Tabak
President & Trustee
Secretary & Treasurer → President & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bradley Tabak
Secretary & Trustee
Trustee → Secretary & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Max Tabak
Treasurer & Trustee
Trustee → Treasurer & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steven Tabak
Vice President & Trustee
Trustee → Vice President & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
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 Tabak Family Foundation Inc
How much does Tabak Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Tabak Family Foundation Inc gave $117K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $84K across 10 grants.
What is Tabak Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Tabak Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,750, and its average grant was $9,723, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Tabak Family Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does Tabak Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Tabak Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (45%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants).
Does Tabak Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of Tabak Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Tabak Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Tabak Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Federation of Greater Metro West ($52,000), New York Presbyterian Fund ($20,000) and Congregation Rodeph Sholom ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Tabak Family Foundation Inc?
Tabak Family Foundation Inc reported $843K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $117K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Tabak Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including Jewish, cultural, educational, health, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tabak Family Foundation Inc?
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 Tabak Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Tabak Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3480463. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Tabak Family 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Tabak Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/tabak-family-foundation-inc-morg_5088714435264e62b4fb21f1b8c4603c
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