The Tikvah Fund
The Tikvah Fund is a private foundation focused on Education, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $87.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $7.2M. Net investment income was $1.6M.
The Tikvah Fund at a glance
In short: The Tikvah Fund gave $7.2M across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $1.8M), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,162,001
- +131.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +300.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,790,500
- -42.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,418,688
- Total assets
- $87,030,381
- +1.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Tikvah Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Communal Fund ($4.3M). Together the top 4 received $7.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 23 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Tikvah Fund gives
- Giving grew 191% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.4M (2020) to $7.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $7.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY | General Support | $4,319,625 |
| The Shalem Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $2,825,000 |
| University of Florida Gainesville, FL | General Support | $12,376 |
| Lubavitch Chabad Jewish Center in Gainesville Gainesville, FL | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $87,030,381 | $18,771,688 | $25,736,010 | $7,162,001 | 4 | $26,201,155 | $1,571,489 |
| 2023 | $86,056,647 | $14,843,995 | $22,841,569 | $3,100,000 | 1 | $21,051,609 | $940,604 |
| 2022 | $87,364,382 | $19,881,947 | $21,069,673 | $3,216,360 | 4 | $22,025,238 | $1,596,074 |
| 2021 | $97,893,500 | $13,540,052 | $19,786,892 | $2,460,439 | 5 | $17,733,387 | $1,352,073 |
| 2020 | $103,047,859 | $6,270,985 | $16,380,353 | $2,444,000 | 9 | — | $1,566,114 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Tikvah Fund is led by Eric S. Cohen, President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 4 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eric S. Cohen
President & CEO
CEO → President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2021
45 hrs/week
$375K (2021) → $881K (2024)
Elliott Abrams
Chairman, Member & Trustee
Chairman & Trustee → Chairman, Member & Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
$68K (2021) → $140K (2024)
Amiad Cohen
Director-General & Israel
Director General Israel → Director-General & Israel, 2022
On filings since 2021
45 hrs/week
$179K (2021) → $72K (2024)
Jay Lefkowitz
Member & Trustee
Trustee → Member & Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mem Bernstein
Member & Trustee
Member → Member & Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Moshe Koppel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Rosenthal
Vice Chairman & Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raanan Agus
Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Price
Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shelly Kassen
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry Kassel
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rabbi Hershel Lutch
Senior Vice President & CFO
CFO & COO → Senior Vice President & CFO, 2024
On filings since 2023
45 hrs/week
$432K (2023) → $425K (2024)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Arthur Fried (2020–2022) — Member & Trustee
- Former: Hershel Lutch (2021–2022) — CFO & COO
- Former: Roger Hertog (2020) — Chairman & Member
- Former: William Kristol (2020) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $881K, to Eric S Cohen (President/CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Tikvah Fund
How much does The Tikvah Fund give each year?
The Tikvah Fund gave $7.2M across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.1M across 1 grant.
What is The Tikvah Fund's typical grant size?
The Tikvah Fund's median grant in 2024 was $1,418,688, and its average grant was $1,790,500, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Tikvah Fund give grants?
The Tikvah Fund gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants) and Gainesville, FL (2 grants).
Does The Tikvah Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Tikvah Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Tikvah Fund?
The Tikvah Fund reported $87.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $18.8M.
What is The Tikvah Fund?
The Tikvah Fund is a private foundation focused on Education, based in New York, NY. It holds $87.0M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Tikvah Fund's EIN?
The Tikvah Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3676152. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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