Private foundation · EIN 35-2755099 · New York, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sandi Feinberg and Tara Lipton Family Foundation Inc

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 22 grants paid, $3.1M total, median $13K. 59% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
22
$3.1M
Median grant
$13K
Stays in NY
59%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$26M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PAHelp penn advance its position as a leading academic, research and science institution$1.6M
Poly PrepBrooklyn, NYFunding to educate individuals who are distinguished by intellectual and moral courage and give them the tools and resources to become agen…$1.0M
Garden of Dreams FoundationNew York, NYHelps young people facing illness financial challenges or the death or injury of a family member in uniform$150K
The Altneu FoundationNew York, NYWhere jewish ideas come to life$100K
Friends of United Hatzalah IncNew York, NYWar relief funds$86K
Pediatric Brain Tumor FoundationAtlanta, GAFunding research to improve how children are diagnosed and treated$65K
Hospital for Special SurgeryNew York, NYDr josh dines research$25K
Robin Hood FoundationNew York, NYFight against poverty$25K
Children's Brain Tumor Project FoundationNew York, NYBring hope to cure the children and families who are fighting pediatric brain tumors$20K
The Kennedy CenterWashington, DCConnects thousands of artists with communities$15K
The River Fund New York IncJamaica, NYSupports children and families at every stage of development$15K
Hineni Heritage CenterNew York, NYKeeping the rebbetzin's legacy alive$10K
United Jewish Appeal FoundationNew York, NYCaring for jews everywhere and new yorkers of all backgrounds$10K
Guideline ServicesAstoria, NYProfessional interpretation and document translation$8,600
Memorial Sloan Kettering CenterNew York, NYWorld-class cancer care$8,406
Our Lady of Lourdes Bethsaida SpiritualityBethesda, MDProviding a solid foundation in the catholic faith$7,500
Challenged Athletes FoundationSan Diego, CAEmpower greater independence through adaptive equipment and access to sport$6,000
Moms for AmericaBranson, MOMoms reclaiming culture for truth, family, freedom, and the constitution$2,500
The Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyWashington, DCVolunteers for helping patients with blood cancer$2,000
Joyful Heart FoundationBrooklyn, NYSupports survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse$1,500
Bored No MoreGladwyne, PABring joy to children$1,000
Player Development AcademyBernardsville, NJImpact on youth soccer programs in nj. net of $200,000 return of donation.

By state: Pennsylvania 2 · New York 13 · Georgia 1 · District of Columbia 2 · Maryland 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Sandi Feinberg and Tara Lipton Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, administered in care of Sandi Feinberg, tax-exempt since 2023. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Sandi Feinberg and Tara Lipton Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Sandi Feinberg and Tara Lipton Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $3.1M across 22 grants, a median of $13K.

Where does Sandi Feinberg and Tara Lipton Family Foundation Inc give?

Pennsylvania (2 grants), New York (13 grants), Georgia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

More foundations near New York that accept applications

All in New York
FoundationBased inGrants paidMedian grantAccepts applicationsAssets
Bloomberg Family Foundation Incsince 2008 New York, NY $1.0B203 grants · 2024 $1.5MPreselected only $12B
Foundation to Promote Open Societysince 2009 New York, NY $482M738 grants · 2024 $257KPreselected only $11B
Ford Foundationsince 1960 New York, NY $845M4,007 grants · 2024 $100KYes $17B
Andrew W Mellon Foundationsince 1956 New York, NY $555M848 grants · 2024 $500KYes $8.1B
Leona M & Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trustsince 2000 New York, NY $441M570 grants · 2024 $397KPreselected only $7.3B
Freedom Together Foundationsince 2012 New York, NY $470M597 grants · 2024 $500KPreselected only $4.1B
Simons Foundation Incsince 1995 New York, NY $272M1,727 grants · 2024 $72KPreselected only $4.6B
Rockefeller Foundationsince 1955 New York, NY $233M381 grants · 2024 $171KPreselected only $6.2B
Email me matching grants