Tyrnauer Family Foundation
The Tyrnauer Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2022 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including congregations and educational organizations, with all grant dollars that year going to recipients in New York.
Tyrnauer Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Tyrnauer Family Foundation gave $143K across 28 grants in 2022 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. 39% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $143,369
- -42.7% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 28
- -91.6% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $5,120
- +579.3% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $1,047
- Total assets
- $3,260,801
- -1.2% vs 2021
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (11 of 28, 2022)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Tyrnauer Family Foundation
- 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: 5716 12Th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11219
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tyrnauer Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Cong Yetev Lev Of KJ ($35K). Together the top 10 received $127K.
Grant Size Distribution
583 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 579 grants of 583 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2022 grant dollars went to organizations in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Tyrnauer Family Foundation open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 11 of 28 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 54% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $143K (2022) to $250K (2021). In 2022 it made 28 grants totaling $143K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cong Yetev Lev Of KJ Monroe, NY | General Support | $34,500 |
| Cong Beth Jacob Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $20,141 |
| Cong Chonen Vnosen Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $20,000 |
| Varios Small Donations Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $11,833 |
| Bais Yaakov High Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $11,740 |
| VGS Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $8,000 |
| Imrei Yosef Spinka Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $6,443 |
| Yaldei Chein Monsey, NY | General Support | $6,000 |
| Beth Jacob Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $5,150 |
| Camp Yeshiva Staten Island, NY | General Support | $3,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $3,260,801 | $103,831 | $143,540 | $143,369 | 28 | $143,369 | — | $160,968 |
| 2021 | $3,300,510 | $251,754 | $251,753 | $250,253 | 332 | $250,253 | — | — |
| 2020 | $3,300,509 | $74,301 | $236,260 | $235,183 | 223 | — | $1 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tyrnauer Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $161K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included general support for congregations and educational organizations. Yaldei Chein Corporation, which received a grant, describes its mission as operating community classes for students in art, dancing, social etiquette, computer skills, and interpersonal behavior. Kolel Shomre Hachomos of Jerusalem Inc, also a recipient, describes its mission as raising funds for people in need in Jerusalem.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $143,369. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $34,500, with a median of $1,047. Notable grants included $34,500 to Cong Yetev Lev Of KJ, $20,141 to Cong Beth Jacob, $20,000 to Cong Chonen Vnosen, $11,740 to Bais Yaakov High, and $6,000 to Yaldei Chein.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Joseph Tyrnauer was listed as trustee on the 2022 filing.
Tyrnauer Family Foundation is led by Joseph Tyrnauer, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Joseph Tyrnauer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Solomon Tyrnauer (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Tyrnauer Family Foundation
How much does Tyrnauer Family Foundation give each year?
Tyrnauer Family Foundation gave $143K across 28 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $250K across 332 grants.
What is Tyrnauer Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Tyrnauer Family Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $1,047, and its average grant was $5,120, across 28 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Tyrnauer Family Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Tyrnauer Family Foundation give grants?
Tyrnauer Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (17 grants), Monroe, NY (6 grants) and Monsey, NY (3 grants).
Does Tyrnauer Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Tyrnauer Family Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Tyrnauer Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Tyrnauer Family Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Cong Yetev Lev Of KJ ($34,500), Cong Beth Jacob ($20,141) and Cong Chonen Vnosen ($20,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is Tyrnauer Family Foundation?
Tyrnauer Family Foundation reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $143K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $161K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Tyrnauer Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included general support for congregations and educational organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tyrnauer Family Foundation?
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 Tyrnauer Family Foundation's EIN?
Tyrnauer Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0656105. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does Tyrnauer Family Foundation 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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