The Tanner-Frank Foundation
The Tanner-Frank Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. In 2024, it reported giving $747,520 through 11 grants to charitable organizations.
The Tanner-Frank Foundation at a glance
In short: The Tanner-Frank Foundation gave $748K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $68K), mostly in Connecticut. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $747,520
- +6.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $67,956
- +16.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $11,222,269
- -2.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (69% 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 Tanner-Frank Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: B Strauss Assoc 307 5Th Ave Fl 8, New York, NY 10016-6517
Phone: (212) 779-4700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Tanner-Frank Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Hotchkiss School ($355K). Together the top 10 received $747K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 40 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut, 17% to New York, 13% to California, and less than 1% to Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Tanner-Frank Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $80K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 55% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 116% 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 $263K (2020) to $748K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $748K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Hotchkiss School Lakeville, CT | General | $355,000 |
| Yale School of Management New Haven, CT | General | $150,000 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center Los Angeles, CA | General | $100,000 |
| Congregation Emanu-El New York, NY | General | $45,000 |
| The Animal Medical Center New York, NY | General | $25,000 |
| The Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | General | $25,000 |
| Youth Concert Artists New York, NY | General | $25,000 |
| Joseph Slifka Center for Jewish Life New Haven, CT | General | $12,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Friends of the IDF New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
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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 | $11,222,269 | $565,886 | $868,500 | $747,520 | 11 | $748,270 | $445,656 | $644,533 |
| 2023 | $11,524,883 | $454,050 | $830,896 | $700,000 | 12 | $709,338 | $347,492 | $591,365 |
| 2022 | $11,901,729 | $1,052,319 | $878,475 | $703,000 | 4 | $717,600 | $903,944 | $726,545 |
| 2021 | $11,727,885 | $1,112,803 | $656,220 | $483,000 | 6 | $483,000 | $944,583 | $723,693 |
| 2020 | $11,271,302 | $-351,641 | $406,100 | $262,863 | 7 | — | $122,245 | $609,619 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Tanner-Frank Foundation reported a distributable amount of $645K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a school, a university school of management, Jewish and Israel-related organizations, an animal medical center, and an arts organization.
The Hotchkiss School describes its mission as inspiring a diverse range of students and cultivating excellence, empathy, and responsible citizenship. The Simon Wiesenthal Center describes itself as a global Jewish human rights activist organization that confronts antisemitism and hate, stands with Israel, defends the safety of Jews worldwide, and teaches the lessons of the Holocaust. The Animal Medical Center says it provides compassionate care to animals and advances veterinary medicine through clinical research and education. American Friends of Magen David Adom describes itself as the U.S. fundraising and advocacy organization supporting Magen David Adom’s lifesaving work in Israel.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $747,520. Grant amounts ranged from $520 to $355,000, with a median of $25,000.
The largest 2024 grants included $355,000 to The Hotchkiss School and $150,000 to Yale School of Management, both for general purposes. Other notable grants were $100,000 to the Simon Wiesenthal Center, $45,000 to Congregation Emanu-El, and $25,000 each to The Animal Medical Center, The Birthright Israel Foundation, and Youth Concert Artists. These grants were also for general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mary C. Tanner, Frederick S. Frank, Jane V. Henderson, and Doug W. Tanner as trustees.
The Tanner-Frank Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Frederick S. Frank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary C. Tanner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug W. Tanner
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jane V. Henderson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
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 Tanner-Frank Foundation
How much does The Tanner-Frank Foundation give each year?
The Tanner-Frank Foundation gave $748K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $700K across 12 grants.
What is The Tanner-Frank Foundation's typical grant size?
The Tanner-Frank Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $67,956, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Tanner-Frank Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does The Tanner-Frank Foundation give grants?
The Tanner-Frank Foundation gives mostly in Connecticut: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (17%) and California (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants) and New Haven, CT (2 grants).
Does The Tanner-Frank Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Tanner-Frank Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Tanner-Frank Foundation's largest grantees?
The Tanner-Frank Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Hotchkiss School ($355,000), Yale School of Management ($150,000) and Simon Wiesenthal Center ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Tanner-Frank Foundation?
The Tanner-Frank Foundation reported $11.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $748K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $645K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Tanner-Frank Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a school, a university school of management, Jewish and Israel-related organizations, an animal medical center, and an arts organization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Tanner-Frank Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Tanner-Frank Foundation's EIN?
The Tanner-Frank Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7102288. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Tanner-Frank 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Tanner-Frank Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-tanner-frank-foundation-morg_756ceca2cab94996b52d7cc402057f83
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