The Steve Tisch Foundation
The Steve Tisch Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $436K.
The Steve Tisch Foundation at a glance
In short: The Steve Tisch Foundation gave $436K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $436K), mostly in New York. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $436,376
- +44.3% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $436,376
- +44.3% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $436,376
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Steve Tisch Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Jewish Communal Fund ($436K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Steve Tisch Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $303K (2020) to $436K (2021). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $436K.
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. | $436,376 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $1,332 | $436,476 | $436,376 | 1 | $436,376 | — | $9,896 |
| 2020 | $435,144 | $15,869 | $306,026 | $302,500 | 1 | — | $12,343 | $26,827 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Steve Tisch Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Steve Tisch Foundation is led by Steven E. Tisch, Trustee & Part Time on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Steven E. Tisch
Trustee & Part Time
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Steve Tisch Foundation
How much does The Steve Tisch Foundation give each year?
The Steve Tisch Foundation gave $436K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $303K across 1 grant.
Where does The Steve Tisch Foundation operate?
The Steve Tisch Foundation has awarded grants in California, New York.
How much is The Steve Tisch Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, The Steve Tisch Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Steve Tisch Foundation's EIN?
The Steve Tisch Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4740521. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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