Private foundation · EIN 85-4103063 · Short Hills, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Elana Wilf & Brett Tanzman 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $57K total, median $5,370. 80% of grants stayed in New Jersey.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$57K
Median grant
$5,370
Stays in NJ
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jewish Federation of Greater Metrowest NjWhippany, NJTo provide assistance to the inidivduals benefitted by the work performed by jewish federation of greater metrowest nj.$40K
Jewish Family Services MetrowestFramingham, MANonprofit, community-based organization dedicated to accelerating social, academic and health equity.$10K
Beth El SynagogueEast Windsor, NJSynagogue for those who seek connection, learning, and spiritual growth.$5,370
Millburn PbaMillburn, NJSupport the members of the millburn police department$1,000
Highland Park Conservative TempleHighland Park, NJoffers a home for Jews of all backgrounds and ages, dedicated to Torah, meaningful prayer, and life-long Jewish learning$702

By state: New Jersey 4 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Elana Wilf & Brett Tanzman Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Short Hills, New Jersey, administered in care of Brett Tanzman, tax-exempt since 2021. 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 Elana Wilf & Brett Tanzman Family Foundation Inc 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 Elana Wilf & Brett Tanzman Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $57K across 5 grants, a median of $5,370.

Where does Elana Wilf & Brett Tanzman Family Foundation Inc give?

New Jersey (4 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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