Private foundation · EIN 13-7378428 · Palm Beach, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lisa and Steven Tananbaum Charitable Tr

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: 24 grants paid, $4.0M total, median $25K. 38% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
24
$4.0M
Median grant
$25K
Stays in FL
38%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$55M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Vassar CollagePoughkeepsie, NYUnrestricted contribution for exempt purposes.$1.2M
The Museum of Modern ArtNew York, NYUnrestricted contribution for exempt purposes.$1.0M
Norton Museum of ArtWest Palm Beach, FLUnrestricted contribution for exempt purposes.$500K
Norton Museum of ArtWest Palm Beach, FLUnrestricted contribution for exempt purposes.$500K
Chabad on Campus Dutchess IncPoughkeepsie, NYUnrestricted contribution for exempt purposes.$250K
The Museum of Modern ArtNew York, NYUnrestricted contribution for exempt purposes.$145K
Jewish Federation of Palm Beach CountyWest Palm Beach, FLUnrestricted contribution for exempt purposes.$100K
The Museum of Modern ArtNew York, NYUnrestricted contribution for exempt purposes.$50K
The Chick Mission IncNew York, NYUnrestricted contribution for exempt purposes.$30K
Southern Oregon University FoundationAshland, ORUnrestricted contribution for exempt purposes.$28K
The Susan G Komen Breast Cancer FoundationDallas, TXUnrestricted contribution for exempt purposes.$27K
The Museum of Modern ArtNew York, NYUnrestricted contribution for exempt purposes.$25K
The Palm Beach Police and Fire FoundationPalm Beach, FLUnrestricted contribution for exempt purposes.$25K
Prostate Cancer FoundationSanta Monica, CAUnrestricted contribution for exempt purposes.$25K
Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation IncJuno Beach, FLUnrestricted contribution for exempt purposes.$25K
The Milken InstituteSanta Monica, CAUnrestricted contribution for exempt purposes.$10K
Park Avenue SynagogueNew York, NYUnrestricted contribution for exempt purposes.$10K
Temple Emanu-El of Palm BeachPalm Beach, FLUnrestricted contribution for exempt purposes.$10K
Temple SholomPompano Beach, FLUnrestricted contribution for exempt purposes.$10K
Ballroom MarfaMarfa, TXUnrestricted contribution for exempt purposes.$10K
Palm Beach SynagoguePalm Beach, FLUnrestricted contribution for exempt purposes.$5,000
Metropolitan OperaNew York, NYUnrestricted contribution for exempt purposes.$3,775
Pbc Foundation IncCordova, TNUnrestricted contribution for exempt purposes.$2,000
United Way of Palm Beach CountyWest Palm Beach, FLUnrestricted contribution for exempt purposes.$2,000

By state: New York 9 · Florida 9 · Texas 2 · California 2 · Oregon 1 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

Lisa and Steven Tananbaum Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Palm Beach, Florida, administered in care of Ernst & Young US Llp, tax-exempt since 2003. 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 Lisa and Steven Tananbaum Charitable Tr 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 Lisa and Steven Tananbaum Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $4.0M across 24 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Lisa and Steven Tananbaum Charitable Tr give?

New York (9 grants), Florida (9 grants), Texas (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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