Nathan Tannenbaum Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Nathan Tannenbaum Foundation Inc is a private foundation in West Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $50,000 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$50,000
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees61%
Giving in 2025 was up from $48,254 the year before.
61% of its 2025 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 | $54,500 | 29 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $48,254 | 39 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $50,000 | 42 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Nathan Tannenbaum Foundation Inc 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 Nathan Tannenbaum Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to New York. It also paid $500 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 16 | $19,000 |
| Illinois | 8 | $14,500 |
| California | 6 | $5,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $3,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $1,250 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $1,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Winston Preparatory School | Education | $10,000 |
| The Joffrey Ballet | For scholarship programs | $8,000 |
| Children's Research Fund | For research and outreach | $5,000 |
| National Network of Abortion Funds | family planning services | $3,000 |
| National Immigration Law Center | defending the legal rights of immigrants | $2,000 |
| Givedirectly | to assist people living in poverty | $2,000 |
| International Rescue Center | to assits people affected by conflict and disaster | $1,000 |
| Hispanic Scholarship Fund | education | $1,000 |
| Individual | family planning services | $1,000 |
| The Parkside School | education | $1,000 |
| Brown University | education | $1,000 |
| National Immigration Project | defending the legal rights of immigrants | $1,000 |
| Individual | family planning services | $1,000 |
| Individual | family planning services | $1,000 |
| Individual | family planning services | $1,000 |
| The Phoenix Symphony | For operations of a not-for profit orchestra | $1,000 |
| Pulsatile Tinnitus Foundation | For research and outreach | $1,000 |
| Individual | For operations of not-for profit journalism | $500 |
| Propublica | For operations of not-for profit journalism | $500 |
| The New York Public Library | For operations of this public library | $500 |
| Chips | To purchase food for those who cant afford it | $500 |
| Iodine Global Network | For research and outreach | $500 |
| The Fred Hollows Foundation | To prevent blindness | $500 |
| Hudson Guild | To purchase food for those who cant afford it | $500 |
| Ali Forney Center | To provide housing for homeless youth | $500 |
| Brooklyn Public Library | For operations of this public library | $500 |
| The Moth | For operations of storytelling programs | $500 |
| Brooklyn Rescue Mission | To purchase food for those who cant afford it | $500 |
| Individual | For operations of experimental performance programs | $250 |
| The Kitchen | To purchase food for those who cant afford it | $250 |
| Mela Foundation | For operations of arts performance programs | $250 |
| Individual | For operations of performing arts venue | $250 |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts | For scholarship programs | $250 |
| Parks Foundation of Highland Park | For scholarship programs | $250 |
| Moraine Township Food Pantry | To purchase food for those who cant afford it | $250 |
| San Francisco Conservatory of Music | For scholarship programs | $250 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | For prostate cancer research | $250 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | To purchase food for those who cant afford it | $250 |
| WFMT | For operations of this not-for profit radio station | $250 |
| Individual | To purchase food for those who cant afford it | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Tannenbaum
- Rick Tannenbaum
- Ethan Tannenbaum
Questions people ask
Does Nathan Tannenbaum Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nathan Tannenbaum Foundation Inc give?
$50,000 in tax year 2025, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Nathan Tannenbaum Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert Tannenbaum (President), Rick Tannenbaum (Treasurer) and Ethan Tannenbaum (Assistant Treas).
What does Nathan Tannenbaum Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and science and research.