William & Anna Tenenblatt Foundation
The William & Anna Tenenblatt Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2024 grants included support for Jewish congregations, schools, and community organizations, as well as organizations working in other areas.
William & Anna Tenenblatt Foundation at a glance
In short: William & Anna Tenenblatt Foundation gave $869K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $46K), mostly in California. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $869,281
- +27.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- -62.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $45,752
- +235.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,954,735
- +18.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (4 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (61% 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 William & Anna Tenenblatt Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3750 S Broadway Place, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Phone: (323) 232-2061
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William & Anna Tenenblatt Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sinai Temple ($256K). Together the top 10 received $848K.
Grant Size Distribution
227 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 200 grants of 227 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 61% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 37% to recipients in New York. Pennsylvania accounted for 1%; the filing also lists 1% for an unspecified state and 0% for Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is William & Anna Tenenblatt Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 19 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $54K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $18K repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 40% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 228% 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 $620K (2021) to $1.5M (2020). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $869K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sinai Temple Los Angeles, CA | General Charitable | $255,608 |
| NCSY New York, NY | General Charitable | $217,247 |
| Beth Jacob Congregation Beverly Hills, CA | General Charitable | $186,796 |
| Bnei David Eli Foundation Cedarhurst, NY | General Charitable | $54,000 |
| Sinai Akiba Academy Los Angeles, CA | General Charitable | $28,000 |
| Camp Ramah in CA Los Angeles, CA | General Charitable | $26,800 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | General Charitable | $26,000 |
| Hillel at UCLA Los Angeles, CA | General Charitable | $25,200 |
| Jewish Family Service New York, NY | General Charitable | $18,000 |
| Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies Jenkintown, PA | General Charitable | $10,000 |
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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 | $6,954,735 | $1,798,478 | $955,719 | $869,281 | 19 | $869,281 | $816,016 | $381,736 |
| 2023 | $5,881,534 | $831,553 | $743,228 | $681,565 | 50 | $681,565 | $175,204 | $328,097 |
| 2022 | $6,023,651 | $1,314,298 | $804,883 | $743,666 | 62 | $743,666 | $179,476 | $310,272 |
| 2021 | $5,524,996 | $705,239 | $690,997 | $620,268 | 35 | $620,268 | $372,696 | $322,863 |
| 2020 | $5,510,754 | $3,622,458 | $1,547,849 | $1,496,814 | 61 | — | $626,203 | $195,679 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William & Anna Tenenblatt Foundation reported a distributable amount of $382K 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
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes an adjustment related to the donor cost basis of contributed appreciated stock; it does not state a mission. Its grants included Jewish institutions such as Sinai Temple, NCSY, and Beth Jacob Congregation.
Among its grantees, Friends of the Israel Defense Forces says it supports the health, well-being, and education of Israel’s protectors. Hillel at UCLA describes its work as building Jewish student community through Jewish life, learning, and Israel. Jewish Family Service says it provides social services, direct aid, referrals, and advocacy in accordance with Jewish ethics and traditions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 19 grants totaling $869,281. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $255,608, with a median of $10,000. The largest grants included $255,608 to Sinai Temple, $217,247 to NCSY, $186,796 to Beth Jacob Congregation, and $54,000 to Bnei David Eli Foundation. Each was listed for general charitable purposes. Other grants included $28,000 to Sinai Akiba Academy, $26,800 to Camp Ramah in CA, $26,000 to Friends of the Israel Defense Forces, and $25,200 to Hillel at UCLA.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Anna Tenenblatt was listed as director and president on the 2024 filing.
William & Anna Tenenblatt Foundation is led by Anna Tenenblatt, Director & President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anna Tenenblatt
Director & President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: William Tenenblatt (2020–2023) — Director, Secretary & CFO
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 William & Anna Tenenblatt Foundation
How much does William & Anna Tenenblatt Foundation give each year?
William & Anna Tenenblatt Foundation gave $869K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $682K across 50 grants.
What is William & Anna Tenenblatt Foundation's typical grant size?
William & Anna Tenenblatt Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $45,752, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William & Anna Tenenblatt Foundation that year got $15K on average.
Where does William & Anna Tenenblatt Foundation give grants?
William & Anna Tenenblatt Foundation gives mostly in California: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (37%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (8 grants) and New York, NY (4 grants).
Does William & Anna Tenenblatt Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of William & Anna Tenenblatt Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are William & Anna Tenenblatt Foundation's largest grantees?
William & Anna Tenenblatt Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Sinai Temple ($255,608), NCSY ($217,247) and Beth Jacob Congregation ($186,796), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is William & Anna Tenenblatt Foundation?
William & Anna Tenenblatt Foundation reported $7.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $869K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $382K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does William & Anna Tenenblatt Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes an adjustment related to the donor cost basis of contributed appreciated stock; it does not state a mission. Its grants included Jewish institutions such as Sinai Temple, NCSY, and Beth Jacob Congregation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William & Anna Tenenblatt Foundation?
The foundation 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 William & Anna Tenenblatt Foundation's EIN?
William & Anna Tenenblatt Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4774270. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does William & Anna Tenenblatt 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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