The Jonathan M Tisch Family Foundation
The Jonathan M Tisch Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing lists grants to organizations working in areas including culture, education, health, and the arts; the foundation says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
The Jonathan M Tisch Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jonathan M Tisch Family Foundation gave $22.6M across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $1.1M), mostly in New York. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $22,635,039
- -20.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- -35.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,131,752
- +23.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $21,250
- Total assets
- $189,940,605
- -4.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (3 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (89% 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 The Jonathan M Tisch Family Foundation
- 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: 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 Jonathan M Tisch Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Communal Fund ($15.7M). Together the top 10 received $22.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
123 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 123 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in New York, NY. In 2024, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 8% to Massachusetts, 2% to New Jersey, and 1% to Illinois; Florida accounted for 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Jonathan M Tisch Family Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 20 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $1.3M. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 65% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 45% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 181% 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 $15.7M (2021) to $28.4M (2023). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $22.6M.
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. | $15,677,872 |
| Shed NYC Inc New York, NY | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $3,200,000 |
| Tufts University Medford, MA | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $1,750,000 |
| Target ALS Foundation New York, NY | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $1,000,000 |
| New Jersey Performing Arts Center Newark, NJ | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $500,000 |
| Actor's Fund of America Chicago, IL | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $200,000 |
| Museum of Modern Art New York, NY | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $107,500 |
| 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 |
| Liga Contra El Cancer (League Against Cancer) Miami, FL | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $25,000 |
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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 | $189,940,605 | $12,517,697 | $23,732,598 | $22,635,039 | 20 | $22,710,039 | $7,787,048 | $12,544,387 |
| 2023 | $198,120,352 | $71,258,440 | $29,147,937 | $28,403,523 | 31 | $28,403,523 | $1,903,701 | $8,916,783 |
| 2022 | $154,235,472 | $56,167,287 | $19,626,898 | $18,912,417 | 19 | $18,912,417 | $2,260,641 | $7,522,426 |
| 2021 | $116,365,600 | $20,262,315 | $16,401,741 | $15,651,550 | 20 | $15,651,550 | $4,019,124 | $7,264,509 |
| 2020 | $112,080,998 | $55,952,035 | $19,278,431 | $18,716,003 | 33 | — | $3,579,544 | $5,853,781 |
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 September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 recipients include organizations whose stated missions span different fields. The Shed describes its work as producing and welcoming innovative art and ideas to build understanding of a changing world and a more equitable society. Target ALS Foundation says its mission is to break down barriers to ALS research and find effective treatments. The Museum of Modern Art says it fosters public awareness of modern and contemporary art, and Roundabout Theatre Company describes its work as celebrating theatre through productions, new work, and education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $22,635,039. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $15,677,872, with a median grant of $21,250. The largest listed grants included $15,677,872 to Jewish Communal Fund, $3,200,000 to The Shed, $1,750,000 to Tufts University, and $1,000,000 to Target ALS Foundation. Other listed recipients included New Jersey Performing Arts Center ($500,000), Actor’s Fund of America ($200,000), and the Museum of Modern Art ($107,500). Roundabout Theatre Company is also listed as receiving $10,000 in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jonathan M Tisch as a part-time trustee.
The Jonathan M Tisch Family Foundation is led by Jonathan M. Tisch, Trustee & Part Time on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jonathan M. Tisch
Trustee & Part Time
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 The Jonathan M Tisch Family Foundation
How much does The Jonathan M Tisch Family Foundation give each year?
The Jonathan M Tisch Family Foundation gave $22.6M across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $28.4M across 31 grants.
What is The Jonathan M Tisch Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jonathan M Tisch Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $21,250, and its average grant was $1,131,752, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jonathan M Tisch Family Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Jonathan M Tisch Family Foundation give grants?
The Jonathan M Tisch Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (11 grants).
Does The Jonathan M Tisch Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on The Jonathan M Tisch Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Jonathan M Tisch Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Jonathan M Tisch Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Communal Fund ($15,677,872), Shed NYC Inc ($3,200,000) and Tufts University ($1,750,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Jonathan M Tisch Family Foundation?
The Jonathan M Tisch Family Foundation reported $189.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $22.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Jonathan M Tisch Family Foundation fund?
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 recipients include organizations whose stated missions span different fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jonathan M Tisch Family Foundation?
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 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.
Does The Jonathan M Tisch Family Foundation 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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