Lisa and Steven Tananbaum Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lisa and Steven Tananbaum Family Foundation is a private foundation in Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.0 million in 24 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $1.2 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.0 million
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$1.2 million
- Assets$57.9 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was down from $5.0 million the year before.
100% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5.0 million | 1 | $48.2 million |
| 2024 | $4.0 million | 24 | $57.9 million |
How to apply
Lisa and Steven Tananbaum Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Lisa and Steven Tananbaum Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | $2.7 million |
| Florida | 9 | $1.2 million |
| Texas | 2 | $37,000 |
| California | 2 | $35,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $27,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vassar Collage | Unrestricted contribution for exempt purposes. | $1.2 million |
| The Museum of Modern Art | Unrestricted contribution for exempt purposes. | $1.0 million |
| Norton Museum of Art | Unrestricted contribution for exempt purposes. | $500,000 |
| Norton Museum of Art | Unrestricted contribution for exempt purposes. | $500,000 |
| Chabad on Campus Dutchess Inc | Unrestricted contribution for exempt purposes. | $250,000 |
| The Museum of Modern Art | Unrestricted contribution for exempt purposes. | $145,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County | Unrestricted contribution for exempt purposes. | $100,000 |
| The Museum of Modern Art | Unrestricted contribution for exempt purposes. | $50,000 |
| The Chick Mission Inc | Unrestricted contribution for exempt purposes. | $30,000 |
| Southern Oregon University Foundation | Unrestricted contribution for exempt purposes. | $27,500 |
| The Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation | Unrestricted contribution for exempt purposes. | $27,000 |
| The Museum of Modern Art | Unrestricted contribution for exempt purposes. | $25,000 |
| The Palm Beach Police and Fire Foundation | Unrestricted contribution for exempt purposes. | $25,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | Unrestricted contribution for exempt purposes. | $25,000 |
| Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation Inc | Unrestricted contribution for exempt purposes. | $25,000 |
| The Milken Institute | Unrestricted contribution for exempt purposes. | $10,000 |
| Park Avenue Synagogue | Unrestricted contribution for exempt purposes. | $10,000 |
| Temple Emanu-El of Palm Beach | Unrestricted contribution for exempt purposes. | $10,000 |
| Temple Sholom | Unrestricted contribution for exempt purposes. | $10,000 |
| Ballroom Marfa | Unrestricted contribution for exempt purposes. | $10,000 |
| Palm Beach Synagogue | Unrestricted contribution for exempt purposes. | $5,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera | Unrestricted contribution for exempt purposes. | $3,775 |
| PBC Foundation Inc | Unrestricted contribution for exempt purposes. | $2,000 |
| United Way of Palm Beach County | Unrestricted contribution for exempt purposes. | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven A Tananbaum
- Lisa Tananbaum
Questions people ask
Does Lisa and Steven Tananbaum Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lisa and Steven Tananbaum Family Foundation give?
$4.0 million in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Lisa and Steven Tananbaum Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Steven A Tananbaum (Trustee) and Lisa Tananbaum (Trustee).
What does Lisa and Steven Tananbaum Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and health.