The Tuchman Foundation Inc
The Tuchman Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Kingston, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in New Jersey and New York, with most grant dollars going to New Jersey recipients.
The Tuchman Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Tuchman Foundation Inc gave $1.0M across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $86K), mostly in New Jersey. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,037,204
- +62.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $86,434
- +102.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,250
- Total assets
- $21,502,163
- +53.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (4 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (86% 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 Tuchman Foundation Inc
- 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: PO Box 582, Kingston, NJ 08528
Phone: (609) 924-6006
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Tuchman Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was NJ Institute of Technology ($737K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 83 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey and 14% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Tuchman Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 12 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $124K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 196% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 126% 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 $351K (2021) to $1.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NJ Institute of Technology Newark, NJ | General Operating Purposes of Organization | $737,014 |
| NYU Grossman School of Medicine New York, NY | General Operating Purposes of Organization | $150,000 |
| Njit Foundation Newark, NJ | General Operating Purposes of Organization | $88,190 |
| The Parkinson Alliance Hillsborough, NJ | General Operating Purposes of Organization | $35,000 |
| Muslim Center of Greater Princeton Princeton Junction, NJ | General Operating Purposes of Organization | $10,000 |
| Mount Carmel Guild Trenton, NJ | General Operating Purposes of Organization | $5,000 |
| Mercer County Community College West Windson, NJ | General Operating Purposes of Organization | $3,500 |
| Hamilton Area YMCA Hamilton, NJ | General Operating Purposes of Organization | $3,000 |
| RWJ Hamilton Foundation Hamilton, NJ | General Operating Purposes of Organization | $2,500 |
| Jewish Family & Childrens Services Princeton, NJ | General Operating Purposes of Organization | $1,000 |
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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 | $21,502,163 | $986,500 | $1,215,004 | $1,037,204 | 12 | $1,068,954 | $705,400 | $847,646 |
| 2023 | $14,030,874 | $550,822 | $838,110 | $640,042 | 15 | $644,017 | $591,186 | $637,949 |
| 2022 | $11,342,586 | $1,179,990 | $726,798 | $554,578 | 16 | $562,886 | $1,012,861 | $590,865 |
| 2021 | $12,778,629 | $270,081 | $549,107 | $350,616 | 12 | $353,756 | $109,393 | $596,091 |
| 2020 | $11,681,897 | $-22,080 | $1,115,181 | $915,147 | 28 | — | $450,802 | $556,022 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Tuchman Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $848K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grantees included educational, medical, community-service, and charitable organizations. The Parkinson Alliance describes its mission as raising funds for promising Parkinson’s disease research. Mount Carmel Guild of Trenton says it assists the community with challenges related to health, nutrition, housing, and education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $1,037,204. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $737,014, with a median of $4,250. The largest grants were $737,014 to NJ Institute of Technology, $150,000 to NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and $88,190 to NJIT Foundation. Other recipients included The Parkinson Alliance ($35,000) and Muslim Center of Greater Princeton ($10,000). The listed grants were for general operating purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Martin Tuchman as chairman, president, and trustee; Richard Gross as vice president, treasurer, and trustee; and William Geoghan as vice president, secretary, and trustee. Arieh Feigenbaum and Neil Cooper are listed as trustees.
The Tuchman Foundation Inc is led by Martin Tuchman, Chairman, President & Trustee since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Martin Tuchman
Chairman, President & Trustee
Chairman & President → Chairman, President & Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neil Cooper
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$30K (2023) → $60K (2024)
Arieh Feigenbaum
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Gross
Vice President, Treasurer & Trustee
Vice President & Treasurer → Vice President, Treasurer & Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Geoghan
Vice President, Secretary & Trustee
Vice President & Secretary → Vice President, Secretary & Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $60K, to Neil Cooper (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Tuchman Foundation Inc
How much does The Tuchman Foundation Inc give each year?
The Tuchman Foundation Inc gave $1.0M across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $640K across 15 grants.
What is The Tuchman Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Tuchman Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $4,250, and its average grant was $86,434, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Tuchman Foundation Inc that year got $11K on average.
Where does The Tuchman Foundation Inc give grants?
The Tuchman Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Newark, NJ (2 grants), Trenton, NJ (2 grants), Hamilton, NJ (2 grants) and Princeton, NJ (2 grants).
Does The Tuchman Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Tuchman Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Tuchman Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Tuchman Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include NJ Institute of Technology ($737,014), NYU Grossman School of Medicine ($150,000) and Njit Foundation ($88,190), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Tuchman Foundation Inc?
The Tuchman Foundation Inc reported $21.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $848K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Tuchman Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grantees included educational, medical, community-service, and charitable organizations. The Parkinson Alliance describes its mission as raising funds for promising Parkinson’s disease research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Tuchman Foundation Inc?
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 Tuchman Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Tuchman Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6682754. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Tuchman 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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