The Wilma S & Laurence a Tisch
The Wilma S & Laurence a Tisch is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $16K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $72K. Net investment income was $3K.
The Wilma S & Laurence a Tisch at a glance
In short: The Wilma S & Laurence a Tisch gave $72K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $36K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $71,500
- +4666.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $35,750
- +2283.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $35,750
- Total assets
- $16,099
- -81.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Wilma S & Laurence a Tisch funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Communal Fund ($70K). Together the top 2 received $72K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 9 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Wilma S & Laurence a Tisch gives
- Giving fell 99% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2024) to $10.1M (2022). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $72K.
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. | $70,000 |
| North Manursing Island Wildlife Sanctuary Rye, NY | To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes. | $1,500 |
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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 | $16,099 | $3,845 | $72,484 | $71,500 | 2 | $71,500 | $2,861 | $3,404 |
| 2024 | $84,738 | $5,198 | $2,542 | $1,500 | 1 | $1,500 | $4,156 | $4,068 |
| 2023 | $82,082 | $6,373,102 | $7,023,039 | $7,021,823 | 2 | $7,021,823 | $8,886 | $33,922 |
| 2022 | $519,696 | $30,999 | $10,108,040 | $10,105,775 | 2 | $10,105,775 | $28,734 | $264,663 |
| 2021 | $2,717,486 | $737,537 | $6,552,904 | $6,540,525 | 2 | $6,540,525 | $727,658 | $663,865 |
| 2020 | $2,193,848 | $503,054 | $5,677,340 | $5,660,700 | 5 | — | $486,414 | $756,105 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wilma S & Laurence a Tisch reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Wilma S & Laurence a Tisch's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrew H. Tisch
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Daniel R. Tisch
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James S. Tisch
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas J. Tisch
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Wilma S. Tisch
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Wilma S & Laurence a Tisch
How much does The Wilma S & Laurence a Tisch give each year?
The Wilma S & Laurence a Tisch gave $72K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2K across 1 grant.
How large is The Wilma S & Laurence a Tisch?
The Wilma S & Laurence a Tisch reported $16K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $72K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Wilma S & Laurence a Tisch operate?
The Wilma S & Laurence a Tisch has awarded grants in New York.
What is The Wilma S & Laurence a Tisch's EIN?
The Wilma S & Laurence a Tisch's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-6431332. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 16, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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