Private foundation · EIN 13-4037377 · New York, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Steve Tisch Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 18 grants paid, $12M total, median $25K. 22% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
18
$12M
Median grant
$25K
Stays in NY
22%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$228M

Grants paid in 2024

18 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jewish Communal FundNew York, NYTo further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes.$9.5M
LA County Museum of Art (museum Associates)Los Angeles, CATo further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes.$2.1M
Children's Museum of ManhattanNew York, NYTo further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes.$333K
Breast Cancer Research FoundationNew York, NYTo further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes.$125K
Simon Wiesenthal CenterLos Angeles, CATo further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes.$75K
Huc - Skirball Cultural CenterLos Angeles, CATo further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes.$50K
Epilepsy Foundation of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CATo further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes.$25K
Exceptional Children's FoundationCulver City, CATo further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes.$25K
Healthy Room Project CorporationRedondo Beach, CATo further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes.$25K
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of AmericaNew York, NYTo further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes.$25K
National Breast Cancer Coalition FundWashington, DCTo further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes.$25K
Geffen PlayhouseLos Angeles, CATo further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes.$20K
Take the Field IncNorfolk, CTTo further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes.$17K
American CinemathequeHollywood, CATo further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes.$10K
Camp del CorazonNorth Hollywood, CATo further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes.$10K
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra SocietyLos Angeles, CATo further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes.$5,000
Los Angeles Police FoundationLos Angeles, CATo further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes.$5,000
Beverly Hills Police Officers Benevolent FoundationBeverly Hills, CATo further educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal and environmental causes.$2,500

By state: New York 4 · California 12 · District of Columbia 1 · Connecticut 1

About this foundation

Steve Tisch Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, tax-exempt since 1999. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Steve Tisch Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Steve Tisch Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $12M across 18 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Steve Tisch Family Foundation give?

New York (4 grants), California (12 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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