TYY Foundation
TYY Foundation is a private foundation based in Lakewood, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
TYY Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $3,615,548
- -2.8% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $70,001
- +39.8% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $174,123
- +3.1% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to TYY Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 51 Pamela Drive, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who TYY Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
A reported 2021 grant went to an individual recipient INC in Lakewood, New Jersey. This grant does not establish a broader geographic focus.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How TYY Foundation gives
- In 2021 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2021) to $50K (2020). In 2021 it made 11 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 11 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $49,900 |
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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 | $3,615,548 | $70,001 | $174,123 | — | — | — | — | $442 |
| 2023 | $3,719,670 | $50,079 | $168,924 | — | — | — | $1 | $594 |
| 2022 | $3,838,515 | $75,186 | $177,028 | — | — | — | $2 | $584 |
| 2021 | $3,940,357 | $80,002 | $209,718 | $49,900 | 11 | $49,900 | $2 | $715 |
| 2020 | $4,070,073 | $75,003 | $212,500 | $50,000 | 8 | — | $3 | $1,656 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, TYY Foundation reported a distributable amount of $442 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. One reported recipient, an individual recipient INC, describes its mission as preventing juvenile delinquency, teen crime, and drug use through mentoring, counseling, job and school placement for dropouts and expelled students, and remedial reading courses. This describes the recipient’s work, not a stated focus area of the foundation.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported no grants in 2022, 2023, or 2024. A reported earlier grant was $3,600 to an individual recipient INC in 2021.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists RAPHAEL HERZKA and JENNIFER LIEBERMAN as trustees.
TYY Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer Lieberman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Raphael Herzka
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ralph Herzka (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.
Frequently asked questions about TYY Foundation
How large is TYY Foundation?
TYY Foundation reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $70K.
What does TYY Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from TYY Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does TYY Foundation make grants?
A reported 2021 grant went to an individual recipient INC in Lakewood, New Jersey. This grant does not establish a broader geographic focus.
How much is TYY Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, TYY Foundation reported a distributable amount of $442 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is TYY Foundation's EIN?
TYY Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4180802. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does TYY Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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