The Tarnok Family Foundation Inc
The Tarnok Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Mt Kisco, New York. Its 2025 grants supported charitable organizations working in areas including human services, food assistance, health care, environmental conservation, social services, and community programs.
The Tarnok Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Tarnok Family Foundation Inc gave $168K across 39 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $168,050
- +4.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 39
- +5.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,309
- -1.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $492,796
- +68.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (4 of 39, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (72% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Tarnok Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7 Brentwood Court, Mt Kisco, NY 10549
Phone: (914) 946-4777
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Tarnok Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mt Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry ($10K). Together the top 10 received $88K.
Grant Size Distribution
189 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 189 grants of 189 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 72% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 19% to Florida, 4% to Washington, DC, and 1% each to South Carolina and Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Tarnok Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 39 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 85% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 672% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $53K (2019) to $168K (2025). In 2025 it made 39 grants totaling $168K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mt Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry Mt Kisco, NY | Human Services | $10,000 |
| Westmoreland Sanctuary Mount Kisco, NY | Preservation of Natural Resources | $10,000 |
| Marsh Sanctuary Mt Kisco, NY | Human Services | $10,000 |
| Why Hunger New York, NY | Multipurpose Human Services | $10,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Fdn Staten Island, NY | Help First Responders | $10,000 |
| USO New York, NY | Social Services | $7,500 |
| Northern Westchester Hospital Found Mount Kisco, NY | Health Care | $7,500 |
| Metropolitan Ministries of Tampa Tampa, FL | Therapeputic recreation program for persons with developmental disabilities | $7,500 |
| All Faiths Food Bank Sarasota, FL | Provides Meals through Programs and Partnerships with Hundreds of Charitable Organizations in Community | $7,500 |
| The WPF Camp Morty North Salem, NY | Camp Morty offers a quality outdoor residential camp experience for children residing in underserved communities in Westchester County. | $7,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $492,796 | $374,103 | $174,103 | $168,050 | 39 | $168,050 | $58,836 | $25,026 |
| 2024 | $292,628 | $64,870 | $167,384 | $161,300 | 37 | $161,300 | $59,618 | $18,557 |
| 2023 | $394,635 | $281,028 | $146,075 | $138,250 | 39 | $138,250 | $107,949 | $27,342 |
| 2022 | $392,880 | $378,750 | $143,412 | $134,850 | 37 | $134,850 | $172,723 | $19,580 |
| 2021 | $326,808 | $368,010 | $131,202 | $125,700 | 37 | $125,700 | $183,595 | $17,402 |
| 2020 | $254,029 | $293,451 | $108,041 | $104,800 | 28 | — | $44,702 | $17,214 |
| 2019 | $111,331 | $11,857 | $55,412 | $53,050 | 22 | — | $9,819 | $9,677 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Tarnok Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2025 — 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 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Marsh Sanctuary describes its work as protecting biodiversity and wildlife while offering outdoor recreation and environmental stewardship; Westmoreland Sanctuary describes conserving land and trails for public use and education. All Faiths Food Bank says it works with partners to provide healthy solutions to end hunger, while Emergency Shelter Partnership provides temporary overnight services for homeless individuals during winter months.
Other 2025 recipients include Feeding Westchester, which says it leads hunger-action programs in Westchester County; Mote Marine Laboratory, whose mission includes marine and environmental research, education, and public outreach; and Bedford Playhouse, which describes itself as a cultural and social destination offering film, arts, and educational programs. The Heritage Foundation, also a 2025 recipient, describes its mission as promoting conservative public policies.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 39 grants totaling $168,050. Grants ranged from $100 to $10,000, with a median of $2,500. Among the largest grants were $10,000 each to Mt Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry, Westmoreland Sanctuary, Marsh Sanctuary, Why Hunger, and Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Other notable grants included $7,500 to USO, Northern Westchester Hospital Foundation, Metropolitan Ministries of Tampa, All Faiths Food Bank, and The WPF Camp Morty; $6,500 to Center of Hope Neighborhood Church; and $6,000 to Emergency Shelter Partnership.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael P Tarnok as president, Maryann M Tarnok as vice president, and Jeffrey P Tarnok as secretary. It lists Alyssa Murphy, Frederic M Tarnok, and Steven Tarnok as directors.
The Tarnok Family Foundation Inc is led by Michael P Tarnok, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael P Tarnok
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Frederic M Tarnok
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Steven Tarnok
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Alyssa Murphy
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Jeffrey P Tarnok
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Maryann M Tarnok
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Alyssa Tarnok (2020–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Tarnok Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Tarnok Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Tarnok Family Foundation Inc gave $168K across 39 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $161K across 37 grants.
What is The Tarnok Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Tarnok Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $4,309, across 39 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Tarnok Family Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Tarnok Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Tarnok Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Mount Kisco, NY (8 grants), New York, NY (6 grants), Sarasota, FL (3 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does The Tarnok Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 39 grants with a stated purpose on The Tarnok Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Human Services" (4 grants).
Who are The Tarnok Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Tarnok Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Mt Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry ($10,000), Westmoreland Sanctuary ($10,000) and Marsh Sanctuary ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Tarnok Family Foundation Inc?
The Tarnok Family Foundation Inc reported $493K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $168K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Tarnok Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Tarnok Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Tarnok Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Tarnok Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2321989. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Tarnok Family 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.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 11, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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