The Marion & Norman Tanzman
The Marion & Norman Tanzman is a private foundation based in Woodbridge, New Jersey. In 2024, it reported 46 grants totaling $1,842,100, with the largest awards supporting organizations in New Jersey.
The Marion & Norman Tanzman at a glance
In short: The Marion & Norman Tanzman gave $1.8M across 46 grants in 2024 (avg $40K), mostly in New Jersey. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,842,100
- +2.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 46
- +7.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $40,046
- -3.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $13,251,124
- -4.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (10 of 46, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (98% 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 Marion & Norman Tanzman
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10 Woodbridge Center Drive 605, Woodbridge, NJ 07095
Phone: (732) 750-5757
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Marion & Norman Tanzman funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Community Center of Middlesex ($300K). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
220 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 169 grants of 220 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey and 1% went to recipients in New York. The filing also lists shares of 0% for Florida and Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Marion & Norman Tanzman open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 46 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $41K; repeat grants $40K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 74% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 196% 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 $1.7M (2022) to $1.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 46 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Center of Middlesex Edison, NJ | Charitable | $300,000 |
| Rutgers Hillel New Brunswick, NJ | Charitable | $288,000 |
| RWJ University Hospital Foundation New Brunswick, NJ | Charitable | $213,000 |
| Chabad Housefriends Lubavitch-Rutgers New Brunswick, NJ | Charitable | $210,000 |
| Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey South River, NJ | Charitable | $192,000 |
| Visiting Nurse Association Health Group Holmdel, NJ | Charitable | $125,000 |
| Chabad of the Shore Long Branch, NJ | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Service of Monmouth County Asbury Park, NJ | Charitable | $35,000 |
| St Joseph's Senior Residence Woodbridge, NJ | Charitable | $32,000 |
| Highland Park Conservative Temple Highland Park, NJ | Charitable | $29,000 |
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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 | $13,251,124 | $1,353,620 | $2,131,094 | $1,842,100 | 46 | $2,009,469 | $1,271,625 | $1,025,820 |
| 2023 | $13,927,200 | $5,066,646 | $2,112,284 | $1,791,550 | 43 | $2,029,548 | $2,238,924 | $968,921 |
| 2022 | $11,067,963 | $4,246,771 | $1,949,190 | $1,694,200 | 46 | $1,702,127 | $1,221,200 | $936,794 |
| 2021 | $9,330,012 | $1,008,776 | $2,026,155 | $1,798,900 | 46 | $1,798,900 | $966,366 | $1,012,335 |
| 2020 | $10,251,937 | $572,719 | $1,763,366 | $1,710,200 | 39 | — | $526,535 | $849,853 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Marion & Norman Tanzman reported a distributable amount of $1.0M 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 is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including Jewish community life, college student programming, health care, cemetery maintenance, disability services, cancer support, hunger relief, and combating hate.
For example, the Jewish Community Center of Middlesex describes its mission as promoting harmony and mutual respect through programs and services open to people regardless of religion, race, national origin, gender, age, disability, gender identity, or marital status. Rutgers Hillel describes its work as creating a welcoming environment for Jewish college students and encouraging Jewish learning and social justice. Visiting Nurse Association Health Group says it provides coordinated care in homes and communities. Other 2024 recipients describe work supporting Jewish cemeteries, people with developmental disabilities and their families, people affected by cancer, people experiencing hunger, and efforts to combat antisemitism and other forms of hate.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 46 grants totaling $1,842,100. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $300,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Its largest awards included $300,000 to Jewish Community Center of Middlesex, $288,000 to Rutgers Hillel, $213,000 to RWJ University Hospital Foundation, $210,000 to Chabad Housefriends Lubavitch-Rutgers, and $192,000 to Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey.
The foundation also gave $125,000 to Visiting Nurse Association Health Group, $100,000 to Chabad of the Shore, $35,000 to Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Monmouth County, and $32,000 to St Joseph’s Senior Residence.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists these trustees: Jeffries Shein, Barbara Sousa, Jennifer Turner, Janice Barshad, Sanders Kleinfeld, Roy H Tanzman, and Dru Kleinfeld.
The Marion & Norman Tanzman's 2024 filing lists 7 officers; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbara Sousa
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dru Kleinfeld
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Janice Barshad
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeffries Shein
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jennifer Turner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Roy H. Tanzman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sanders Kleinfeld
Trustee
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 Marion & Norman Tanzman
How much does The Marion & Norman Tanzman give each year?
The Marion & Norman Tanzman gave $1.8M across 46 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.8M across 43 grants.
What is The Marion & Norman Tanzman's typical grant size?
The Marion & Norman Tanzman's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $40,046, across 46 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Marion & Norman Tanzman that year got $41K on average.
Where does The Marion & Norman Tanzman give grants?
The Marion & Norman Tanzman gives mostly in New Jersey: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New Brunswick, NJ (7 grants), New York, NY (5 grants), Highland Park, NJ (4 grants) and Edison, NJ (3 grants).
Does The Marion & Norman Tanzman give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 46 grants with a stated purpose on The Marion & Norman Tanzman's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (46 grants).
Who are The Marion & Norman Tanzman's largest grantees?
The Marion & Norman Tanzman's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Community Center of Middlesex ($300,000), Rutgers Hillel ($288,000) and RWJ University Hospital Foundation ($213,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Marion & Norman Tanzman?
The Marion & Norman Tanzman reported $13.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Marion & Norman Tanzman fund?
No separate mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including Jewish community life, college student programming, health care, cemetery maintenance, disability services, cancer support, hunger relief, and combating hate. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Marion & Norman Tanzman?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Marion & Norman Tanzman's EIN?
The Marion & Norman Tanzman's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3506061. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Marion & Norman Tanzman 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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