The Elana Wilf & Brett Tanzman Family
The Elana Wilf & Brett Tanzman Family is a private foundation, based in Short Hills, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $57K. Net investment income was $32K.
The Elana Wilf & Brett Tanzman Family at a glance
In short: The Elana Wilf & Brett Tanzman Family gave $57K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $57,072
- -29.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,414
- -29.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,370
- Total assets
- $1,224,324
- +59.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (82% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Elana Wilf & Brett Tanzman Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Federation of Greater Metrowest NJ ($40K). Together the top 5 received $57K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 24 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Elana Wilf & Brett Tanzman Family gives
- Giving grew 132% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 110% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2022) to $81K (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $57K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Metrowest NJ Whippany, NJ | To provide assistance to the inidivduals benefitted by the work performed by jewish federation of greater metrowest nj. | $40,000 |
| Jewish Family Services MetroWest Framingham, MA | Nonprofit, community-based organization dedicated to accelerating social, academic and health equity. | $10,000 |
| Beth El Synagogue East Windsor, NJ | Synagogue for those who seek connection, learning, and spiritual growth. | $5,370 |
| Millburn PBA Millburn, NJ | Support the Members of the Millburn Police Department | $1,000 |
| Highland Park Conservative Temple Highland Park, NJ | offers a home for Jews of all backgrounds and ages, dedicated to Torah, meaningful prayer, and life-long Jewish learning | $702 |
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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 | $1,224,324 | $221,511 | $57,222 | $57,072 | 5 | $57,072 | $31,881 | $52,039 |
| 2024 | $770,068 | $27,887 | $82,538 | $80,886 | 5 | $80,886 | $24,733 | $35,170 |
| 2023 | $584,504 | $321,692 | $56,982 | $56,600 | 6 | $56,600 | $53,142 | $19,971 |
| 2022 | $325,131 | $163,997 | $28,679 | $24,600 | 4 | $24,600 | $16,707 | $13,649 |
| 2021 | $223,142 | $250,007 | $31,150 | $31,000 | 4 | — | — | $6,726 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Elana Wilf & Brett Tanzman Family reported a distributable amount of $52K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Elana Wilf & Brett Tanzman Family is led by Brett Tanzman, President, Treasurer & Trustee on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brett Tanzman
President, Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Elana Wilf
Secretary, Chairperson & Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Audrey Wilf
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Elana Wilf & Brett Tanzman Family
How much does The Elana Wilf & Brett Tanzman Family give each year?
The Elana Wilf & Brett Tanzman Family gave $57K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $81K across 5 grants.
What is The Elana Wilf & Brett Tanzman Family's typical grant size?
The Elana Wilf & Brett Tanzman Family's median grant in 2025 was $5,370, and its average grant was $11,414, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Elana Wilf & Brett Tanzman Family give grants?
The Elana Wilf & Brett Tanzman Family gives mostly in New Jersey: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (18%).
Does The Elana Wilf & Brett Tanzman Family give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Elana Wilf & Brett Tanzman Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Elana Wilf & Brett Tanzman Family's largest grantees?
The Elana Wilf & Brett Tanzman Family's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Federation of Greater Metrowest NJ ($40,000), Jewish Family Services MetroWest ($10,000) and Beth El Synagogue ($5,370), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Elana Wilf & Brett Tanzman Family?
The Elana Wilf & Brett Tanzman Family reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $57K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $52K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Elana Wilf & Brett Tanzman Family's EIN?
The Elana Wilf & Brett Tanzman Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4103063. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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