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The Elana Wilf & Brett Tanzman Family Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Short Hills, New Jersey · EIN 854103063

The Elana Wilf & Brett Tanzman Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Short Hills, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $57,072 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $5,370 and the largest $40,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $80,886 the year before.

60% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$80,8865$770,068
2024$57,0725$1.2 million

How to apply

The Elana Wilf & Brett Tanzman Family 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Elana Wilf & Brett Tanzman Family Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New Jersey.

StateGrantsAmount
New Jersey4$47,072
Massachusetts1$10,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Jewish Federation of Greater Metrowest NJ
Whippany, NJ
To provide assistance to the inidivduals benefitted by the work performed by jewish federation of greater metrowest nj.$40,000
Jewish Family Services MetroWest
Framingham, MA
Nonprofit, community-based organization dedicated to accelerating social, academic and health equity.$10,000
Beth El Synagogue
East Windsor, NJ
Synagogue for those who seek connection, learning, and spiritual growth.$5,370
Millburn Pba
Millburn, NJ
Support the members of the millburn police department$1,000
Highland Park Conservative Temple
Highland Park, NJ
offers a home for Jews of all backgrounds and ages, dedicated to Torah, meaningful prayer, and life-long Jewish learning$702

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Elana Wilf & Brett Tanzman Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Elana Wilf & Brett Tanzman Family Foundation Inc give?

$57,072 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $5,370.

Who runs The Elana Wilf & Brett Tanzman Family Foundation Inc?

Its 2024 filing lists Elana Wilf (Secretary/Chairperson/Trustee), Brett Tanzman (President/Treasurer/Trustee) and Audrey Wilf (Trustee).

What does The Elana Wilf & Brett Tanzman Family Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.

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