The Andrew and Ann Tisch Foundation Inc
The Andrew and Ann Tisch Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2025 filing reports contributions to charitable organizations in New York, including organizations working in education, culture, conservation, animal care, and community programs.
The Andrew and Ann Tisch Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Andrew and Ann Tisch Foundation Inc gave $15.6M across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $1.2M), mostly in New York. 23% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,563,000
- +77.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +30.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,197,154
- +36.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $60,000
- Total assets
- $16,203,354
- -5.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (3 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 The Andrew and Ann Tisch 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: 712 Fifth Avenue 12Th Floor, New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 521-2930
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Andrew and Ann Tisch Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Communal Fund ($13.6M). Together the top 10 received $15.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 25 grants of 69 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in New York State.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Andrew and Ann Tisch Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 13 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $37K; repeat grants $1.5M. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $95K repeat.
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 100% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 298% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $7.8M (2022) to $15.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $15.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $13,623,000 |
| New-York Historical Society Museum & Library New York, NY | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $1,000,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society Bronx, NY | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $350,000 |
| New York City Police Foundation New York, NY | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $150,000 |
| The Animal Medical Center New York, NY | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $115,000 |
| Sesame Workshop New York, NY | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $75,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $60,000 |
| Kipp NYC Public Charter Schools II New York, NY | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $50,000 |
| Statue of Liberty Ellis Island Foundation Inc New York, NY | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $50,000 |
| Friends of BOSS New York, NY | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $35,000 |
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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 | $16,203,354 | $1,170,482 | $15,664,217 | $15,563,000 | 13 | $15,563,000 | $1,081,643 | $5,217,071 |
| 2024 | $17,074,116 | $12,913,298 | $8,930,516 | $8,777,163 | 10 | $8,777,163 | $5,078,316 | $4,608,742 |
| 2023 | $14,851,166 | $26,790,408 | $15,000,842 | $14,756,275 | 15 | $14,756,275 | $10,801,213 | $3,487,430 |
| 2022 | $14,124,795 | $1,448,418 | $7,900,525 | $7,777,267 | 16 | $7,777,267 | $1,355,160 | $3,674,229 |
| 2021 | $15,099,138 | $8,722,788 | $12,409,340 | $12,329,000 | 15 | $12,329,000 | $1,635,624 | $3,711,319 |
| 2020 | $14,868,580 | $1,218,163 | $11,862,693 | $11,702,477 | 29 | — | $1,107,947 | $3,294,651 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Andrew and Ann Tisch Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $5.2M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, the Wildlife Conservation Society describes its mission as saving wildlife and wild places worldwide through science, conservation action, education, and inspiring people to value nature. Sesame Workshop says its mission is to help children grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. The Metropolitan Museum of Art describes its work as collecting, studying, conserving, and presenting significant works of art across times and cultures.
Other 2025 grantees include the New York City Police Foundation, which says it supports programs to prevent violent crime and thwart terrorism, strengthen relationships between the NYPD and communities, and enhance NYPD wellness and training; and The Animal Medical Center, which describes its work as providing animal care and advancing veterinary medicine through clinical research and education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $15,563,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $13,623,000, with a median of $60,000. The largest listed grants were $13,623,000 to Jewish Communal Fund, $1,000,000 to the New-York Historical Society Museum & Library, and $350,000 to the Wildlife Conservation Society. Other listed grants included $150,000 to the New York City Police Foundation, $115,000 to The Animal Medical Center, and $75,000 to Sesame Workshop.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Andrew H. Tisch as president and director; Ann R. Tisch as senior vice president and director; Alan H. Hirschfeld as secretary; and Barry L. Bloom as treasurer.
The Andrew and Ann Tisch Foundation Inc is led by Andrew H. Tisch, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrew H. Tisch
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ann R. Tisch
Snr. Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alan H. Hirschfeld
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Barry L. Bloom
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
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 The Andrew and Ann Tisch Foundation Inc
How much does The Andrew and Ann Tisch Foundation Inc give each year?
The Andrew and Ann Tisch Foundation Inc gave $15.6M across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $8.8M across 10 grants.
What is The Andrew and Ann Tisch Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Andrew and Ann Tisch Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $60,000, and its average grant was $1,197,154, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Andrew and Ann Tisch Foundation Inc that year got $37K on average.
Where does The Andrew and Ann Tisch Foundation Inc give grants?
The Andrew and Ann Tisch Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (12 grants).
Does The Andrew and Ann Tisch Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Andrew and Ann Tisch Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Andrew and Ann Tisch Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Andrew and Ann Tisch Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Communal Fund ($13,623,000), New-York Historical Society Museum & Library ($1,000,000) and Wildlife Conservation Society ($350,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Andrew and Ann Tisch Foundation Inc?
The Andrew and Ann Tisch Foundation Inc reported $16.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Andrew and Ann Tisch Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Andrew and Ann Tisch 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 The Andrew and Ann Tisch Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Andrew and Ann Tisch Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3693583. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Andrew and Ann Tisch 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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