The Laurie M Tisch Foundation Inc
The Laurie M Tisch Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 grants supported organizations including a children’s museum, performing-arts and art institutions, universities, a hospital system, and a foundation working on poverty-related issues.
The Laurie M Tisch Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Laurie M Tisch Foundation Inc gave $29.7M across 113 grants in 2024 (avg $262K), mostly in New York. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $29,654,330
- +284.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 113
- +15.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $262,428
- +233.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $317,481,147
- -4.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (41 of 113, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (95% 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 Laurie M Tisch 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: 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 Laurie M Tisch Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children's Museum of Manhattan ($21.6M). Together the top 10 received $26.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
397 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 262 grants of 397 (66%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in New York, NY. In 2024, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York State; 1% each went to recipients in Washington, DC, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 113 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Laurie M Tisch Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 41 of 113 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $35K; repeat grants $392K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $38K repeat.
- 51% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 464% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 134% 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 $5.3M (2021) to $29.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 113 grants totaling $29.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Museum of Manhattan New York, NY | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $21,616,570 |
| Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts New York, NY | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $1,325,000 |
| New York City Health and Hospitals Corp New York, NY | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $1,001,000 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art New York, NY | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $657,100 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $400,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation New York, NY | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $300,000 |
| Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $300,000 |
| Aspen Institute Inc Washington, DC | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $235,000 |
| Juilliard School New York, NY | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $200,000 |
| Yeshiva University New York, NY | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $178,425 |
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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 | $317,481,147 | $18,536,164 | $33,429,944 | $29,654,330 | 113 | $31,930,310 | $13,397,959 | $23,749,421 |
| 2023 | $332,374,928 | $75,752,314 | $10,862,936 | $7,710,659 | 98 | $9,715,206 | $5,491,377 | $18,131,127 |
| 2021 | $212,586,709 | $28,659,163 | $7,667,774 | $5,259,278 | 89 | $6,687,596 | $12,547,137 | $14,733,909 |
| 2020 | $191,595,055 | $68,941,463 | $14,640,836 | $12,590,278 | 97 | — | $16,563,452 | $11,393,506 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Laurie M Tisch Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $23.7M 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
An earlier profile describes the foundation’s mission as improving access and opportunity for New Yorkers and fostering healthy, vibrant communities. Its 2024 grant recipients illustrate support for organizations with varied missions. The Children’s Museum of Manhattan says its mission is to steward early childhood and help young children grow and develop. Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts says it works to sustain, encourage, and promote the performing arts and educate the public. The Whitney Museum of American Art says it presents and collects art from the United States and fosters dialogue, while the Metropolitan Museum of Art says it collects, studies, conserves, and presents art across times and cultures.
Other 2024 recipients include Skidmore College, which describes its mission as educating undergraduates and preparing them to be informed, responsible citizens; Juilliard, which focuses on education in music, dance, and drama; and Johns Hopkins University, which cites education, research, and bringing the benefits of discovery to the world.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 113 grants totaling $29,654,330. Grant amounts ranged from $545 to $21,616,570, with a median of $25,000. The largest grants included $21,616,570 to the Children’s Museum of Manhattan, $1,325,000 to Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, $1,001,000 to New York City Health and Hospitals Corp, and $657,100 to the Whitney Museum of American Art. Other notable grants included $400,000 to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, $300,000 each to Robin Hood Foundation and Skidmore College, and $235,000 to the Aspen Institute.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Laurie M. Tisch as president and chief executive. Other listed officers and directors are Richard E. Luftglass, executive director and secretary; Jennifer Cameron, assistant treasurer; Emily T. Sussman and Carolyn T. Blodgett, executive vice presidents; Barry L. Bloom, treasurer; and Alan H. Hirschfeld, vice president.
The Laurie M Tisch Foundation Inc is led by Laurie M. Tisch, President & Chief Executive on every filing since 2020; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Laurie M. Tisch
President & Chief Executive
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard E. Luftglass
Executive Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$309K (2020) → $395K (2024)
Alan H. Hirschfeld
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barry L. Bloom
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn T. Blodgett
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily T. Sussman
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Cameron
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $395K, to Richard E Luftglass (Executive DIR, Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about The Laurie M Tisch Foundation Inc
How much does The Laurie M Tisch Foundation Inc give each year?
The Laurie M Tisch Foundation Inc gave $29.7M across 113 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7.7M across 98 grants.
What is The Laurie M Tisch Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Laurie M Tisch Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $262,428, across 113 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Laurie M Tisch Foundation Inc that year got $35K on average.
Where does The Laurie M Tisch Foundation Inc give grants?
The Laurie M Tisch Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (56 grants), Brooklyn, NY (11 grants), Bronx, NY (5 grants) and Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does The Laurie M Tisch Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 113 grants with a stated purpose on The Laurie M Tisch Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Laurie M Tisch Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Laurie M Tisch Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Children's Museum of Manhattan ($21,616,570), Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts ($1,325,000) and New York City Health and Hospitals Corp ($1,001,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Laurie M Tisch Foundation Inc?
The Laurie M Tisch Foundation Inc reported $317.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $31.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Laurie M Tisch Foundation Inc fund?
An earlier profile describes the foundation’s mission as improving access and opportunity for New Yorkers and fostering healthy, vibrant communities. Its 2024 grant recipients illustrate support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Laurie M Tisch 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 The Laurie M Tisch Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Laurie M Tisch Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3693585. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Laurie M 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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