The Jonathan M Tisch Family Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker NEW YORK, NY EIN: 13-4037382

The Jonathan M Tisch Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in February 1999 and based in New York City. The foundation reflects the Tisch family's commitment to civic engagement and active citizenship, with a focus on addressing root causes of social problems through strategic philanthropy.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$189.9M

-4.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$22.6M

-20.3% YoY

Grant Count

-35.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$1.1M

+23.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jonathan M Tisch Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's grantmaking philosophy centers on education, civic engagement, and community support. Primary funding areas include:

Education and youth development
Arts education and cultural institutions
Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking
Human services

Grantmaking

The foundation operates through trustee-directed grantmaking without formal program structures or application cycles. All grants are awarded by invitation.

Grant Range

** $750 to $2,400,000

Invitation Only

** Invitation only; the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation maintains a New York-based focus with national reach. Primary grantmaking concentrates on New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts.

Grant Distribution by State

New York $84.5M (81%)

Massachusetts $10.0M (10%)

Connecticut $4.1M (4%)

New Jersey $2.5M (2%)

North Carolina $1.8M (2%)

Florida $630K (1%)

Illinois $525K (1%)

Rhode Island $100K (0%)

+4 more states

States

Arkansas Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Illinois Massachusetts Maine North Carolina New Jersey New York Rhode Island Virginia

Cities

ArlingtonBentonvilleBostonBronxBrooklynChicagoDurhamLantanaLewistonLittle RockLong BeachMedfordMiamiNew OrleansNew YorkNewarkNorfolkProvidenceW Palm BeachWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $189.9 million (2024)
Annual Giving: $28.4 million (2023)
Total Revenue: $71.3 million (2023)
Total Expenses: $29.1 million (2023)
Total Liabilities: $0 (2023)

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$189,940,605	$198,120,352	$154,235,472
Revenue	$12,517,697	$71,258,440	$56,167,287
Expenses	$23,732,598	$29,147,937	$19,626,898
Qualifying Distributions	$22,710,039	$28,403,523	$18,912,417
Net Investment Income	$7,787,048	$1,903,701	$2,260,641
Distributable Amount	$12,544,387	$8,916,783	$7,522,426

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

123 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Jewish Communal Fund ($15,677,872), Shed Nyc Inc ($3,200,000), Tufts University ($1,750,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ACTOR'S FUND OF AMERICA CHICAGO, IL	TO FURTHER EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS, MEDICAL, CULTURAL, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CAUSES.	$200,000
BILL HILLARY & CHELSEA CLINTON FOUNDATION LITTLE ROCK, AR	TO FURTHER EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS, MEDICAL, CULTURAL, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CAUSES.	$12,500
CHAMAH BROOKLYN, NY	TO FURTHER EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS, MEDICAL, CULTURAL, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CAUSES.	$10,000
EAST SIDE HOUSE SETTLEMENT BRONX, NY	TO FURTHER EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS, MEDICAL, CULTURAL, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CAUSES.	$2,000
HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY FUND NEW YORK, NY	TO FURTHER EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS, MEDICAL, CULTURAL, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CAUSES.	$50,000
IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN VETERANS OF AMERICA NEW YORK, NY	TO FURTHER EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS, MEDICAL, CULTURAL, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CAUSES.	$25,000
JEWISH COMMUNAL FUND NEW YORK, NY	TO FURTHER EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS, MEDICAL, CULTURAL, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CAUSES.	$15,677,872
LONG BEACH CATHOLIC REGIONAL SCHOOL LONG BEACH, NY	TO FURTHER EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS, MEDICAL, CULTURAL, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CAUSES.	$1,000
MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING CANCER CENTER NEW YORK, NY	TO FURTHER EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS, MEDICAL, CULTURAL, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CAUSES.	$5,000
MUSEUM OF MODERN ART NEW YORK, NY	TO FURTHER EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS, MEDICAL, CULTURAL, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CAUSES.	$107,500

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is led by Jonathan M. Tisch, Co-Chairman of Loews Corporation and Executive Chairman of Loews Hotels & Co. Tisch is recognized as a champion of corporate responsibility and recipient of the US President's Service Award. He has authored works including "Citizen You: Doing Your Part to Change the World" and "The Power of We: Succeeding Through Partnerships."

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JONATHAN M TISCH	TRUSTEE, PART TIME	—	—

Contact Information

Address: 712 Fifth Avenue, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10019

Phone: 212-521-2930

Note: The foundation maintains a low public profile and does not maintain a public website.

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Jonathan M Tisch Family Foundation fund?

The foundation's grantmaking philosophy centers on education, civic engagement, and community support. Primary funding areas include: • Education and youth development • Arts education and cultural institutions • Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking • Human services

How do I apply for a grant from The Jonathan M Tisch Family Foundation?

**Application Process:** Invitation only; the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. **Grant Range:** $750 to $2,400,000 **Recent Activity:** In 2023, the foundation distributed $28.4 million in grants to 31 organizations. The foundation operates through trustee-directed grantmaking without formal program structures or application cycles. All grants are awarded by invitation.

Where does The Jonathan M Tisch Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation maintains a New York-based focus with national reach. Primary grantmaking concentrates on New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts.

What size grants does The Jonathan M Tisch Family Foundation award?

In 2024, The Jonathan M Tisch Family Foundation awarded 20 grants totaling $22.6M — an average of about $1.1M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Jonathan M Tisch Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Jonathan M Tisch Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12.5M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Jonathan M Tisch Family Foundation's EIN?

The Jonathan M Tisch Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4037382. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.