The Laurie M Tisch Foundation Inc
The Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund is a private foundation established in 1998 and renamed in 2007. Based in New York City, the foundation works to improve access and opportunity for all New Yorkers and foster healthy and vibrant communities through strategic philanthropic support across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$317.5M
-4.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$29.7M
+284.6% YoY
Grant Count
113
+15.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$262K
+233.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To improve access and opportunity for all New Yorkers and foster healthy and vibrant communities.
The foundation operates through the following primary program areas:
Arts in Health Supports organizations utilizing the arts to address health issues impacting New York communities. The initiative highlights the value of multiple artistic disciplines including visual art, dance, music, theater, and film. Focus areas include mental health stigma, trauma, aging-related diseases, and support for caregivers and frontline healthcare staff.
Civic Engagement Supports organizations that mobilize individuals toward a shared vision of social change to enhance society and strengthen communities.
Additional Focus Areas The foundation also supports initiatives in education and the arts, healthy food and economic development, nutrition education and food literacy, public health and healthy food access, and Jewish life.
Grantmaking
Funding is by invitation only.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
New York City. The foundation's grantmaking is limited to New York City causes and initiatives.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $317,481,147 | $332,374,928 | $212,586,709 |
| Revenue | $18,536,164 | $75,752,314 | $28,659,163 |
| Expenses | $33,429,944 | $10,862,936 | $7,667,774 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $31,930,310 | $9,715,206 | $6,687,596 |
| Net Investment Income | $13,397,959 | $5,491,377 | $12,547,137 |
| Distributable Amount | $23,749,421 | $18,131,127 | $14,733,909 |
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
200 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Laurie M. Tisch — President and Founder
Ms. Tisch founded the Illumination Fund in 2007, building upon decades of experience serving on boards, creating organizations, and developing partnerships. Her philanthropy stems from her family's legacy of giving in New York City and an engaged civic life.
Board & Institutional Affiliations:
- Board of Directors, The Juilliard School
- Trustee, Aspen Institute
- Co-owner and Board Member, New York Football Giants
- Co-owner, Gotham FC (NY/NJ National Women's Soccer League team)
- Former Co-Chair, Board of Trustees, Whitney Museum of American Art
- Former Vice Chair, Board of Trustees, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
- Chair Emeritus, Center for Arts Education
- Chair Emeritus, Children's Museum of Manhattan
Ms. Tisch has received numerous awards for philanthropy and public service, including an honorary doctorate from Yeshiva University, the Key to the City of New York, recognition as one of the 50 Most Powerful Women by Crain's New York Business (twice), and a Lifetime Achievement Award from New York Foundation for the Arts.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD E LUFTGLASS | EXECUTIVE DIR, SECRETARY | 40 | $395,108 |
| LAURIE M TISCH | PRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE | 40 | — |
| JENNIFER CAMERON | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 1 | — |
| EMILY T SUSSMAN | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| CAROLYN T BLODGETT | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| BARRY L BLOOM | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ALAN H HIRSCHFELD | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Phone: 212-792-9900
Website: www.lmtilluminationfund.org
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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