Tisch Foundation Inc

NEW YORK, NY EIN: 59-1002844

Tisch Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York City, incorporated in 1957 in Florida. The foundation is founded and governed by members of the Tisch family, who are active in a range of businesses including ownership of the New York Giants (National Football League) and the Loews Hotel chain.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$215K

-28.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$122K

-7.3% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

-7.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tisch Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation emphasizes support for:

Higher education, including institutions in Israel
Research-related programs
Jewish organizations and welfare funds
Museums
Secondary education

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

New York
New Jersey
Massachusetts

Grant Distribution by State

New York $416K (87%)

Massachusetts $22K (5%)

New Jersey $16K (3%)

Missouri $4K (1%)

Delaware $3K (1%)

Connecticut $3K (1%)

Tennessee $3K (1%)

Oregon $3K (1%)

+8 more states

States

California Connecticut District of Columbia Delaware Illinois Massachusetts Maryland Missouri New Jersey New York Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island Tennessee Virginia

Cities

AstoriaBostonBoulder CreekCharlottesvilleFairfaxGreenwichHartfordHartsdaleJersey CityJoplinLa GrangeMehoopanyMemphisMorichesNew RochelleNew YorkOklahoma CityParamusPatchoguePortland

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $214,670 (based on most recent IRS 990 filing in 2024)

Total Giving: $121,673 (based on most recent IRS 990 filing in 2024)

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$214,670	$299,919	$409,178
Revenue	$41,043	$51,920	$32,605
Expenses	$126,292	$161,179	$85,296
Qualifying Distributions	$121,673	$131,254	$55,294
Net Investment Income	$11,424	$21,995	$5,568
Distributable Amount	$12,070	$17,100	$22,160

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

142 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Jewish Communal Fund ($42,500), Hospital for Special Surgery Fund ($35,000), American Red Cross ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Art House Productions Jersey City, NJ	To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes.	$250
American Museum of Natural History New York, NY	To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes.	$275
American Red Cross New York, NY	To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes.	$25,000
Auricle Communications Jersey City, NJ	To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes.	$450
Barnard College New York, NY	To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes.	$250
Brown University Providence, RI	To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes.	$250
City Harvest New York, NY	To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes.	$250
Citymeals-on-Wheels New York, NY	To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes.	$250
Doctors Without Borders New York, NY	To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes.	$250
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA	To further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes.	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
WILMA S TISCH	PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR	—	—
BARRY L BLOOM	TREASURER	—	—
ANDREW H TISCH	VICE PRESIDENT	—	—
DANIEL R TISCH	VICE PRESIDENT	—	—
JAMES S TISCH	VICE PRESIDENT	—	—
THOMAS J TISCH	VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR	—	—
STEVEN E TISCH	VICE PRESIDENT	—	—
LAURIE M TISCH	VICE PRESIDENT	—	—
JONATHAN M TISCH	VICE PRESIDENT	—	—
ALAN H HIRSCHFELD	SECRETARY	—	—

Contact Information

Address: 712 5th Avenue, Floor 12, New York City, NY 10019-4154

Telephone: 212-521-2930

EIN: 59-1002844

Tax-Exempt Status: 501(c)(3) organization; tax-exempt since October 1959

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Tisch Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation emphasizes support for: • Higher education, including institutions in Israel • Research-related programs • Jewish organizations and welfare funds • Museums • Secondary education

How do I apply for a grant from Tisch Foundation Inc?

**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $250 to $45,000 **Annual Giving:** $121,673 (based on most recent IRS 990 filing in 2024) **Primary Funding Categories:** • Community Health Grants • Health and Medical Grants • Health and Wellness Grants for Nonprofits • School Health Grants • Grants for Nonprofit Human Services

Where does Tisch Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • New York • New Jersey • Massachusetts

What size grants does Tisch Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Tisch Foundation Inc awarded 28 grants totaling $122K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Tisch Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Tisch Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $12K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.