Jamie Tisch Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jamie Tisch Foundation is a private foundation in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $109,151 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$109,151
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$8.7 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2024 was down from $468,774 the year before.
65% 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 | $468,774 | 37 | $8.3 million |
| 2024 | $109,151 | 17 | $8.7 million |
How to apply
Jamie Tisch 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 Jamie Tisch Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York. It also paid $21,082 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $33,434 |
| Colorado | 4 | $23,489 |
| Alabama | 1 | $14,136 |
| California | 3 | $12,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,010 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of West Alabama | Unrestricted | $14,136 |
| Theatre Aspen | Unrestricted | $13,000 |
| World Cancer Research Fund | Unrestricted | $11,082 |
| Children's Oncology Support Fund | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Marie Curie Research & Cancer Care Fcility | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| First Tee - Metro Ny | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Ballroom Marfa | Unrestricted | $5,010 |
| Anderson Ranch Arts Center | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Teaching Matters | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Aspen Art Museum | Unrestricted | $4,458 |
| Art Production Fund | Unrestricted | $4,160 |
| Camp Lightbulb | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Riverdale Country School | Unrestricted | $1,274 |
| Aspen Community Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,031 |
| Archilles International | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Purposeful Rescue | Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jamie Tisch
- Ethel Dolores Alexander
Questions people ask
Does Jamie Tisch Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jamie Tisch Foundation give?
$109,151 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Jamie Tisch Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jamie Tisch (President) and Ethel Dolores Alexander (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Jamie Tisch Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, arts and culture and youth programs.