Doris & Stanley Tananbaum Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Doris & Stanley Tananbaum Foundation is a private foundation in Rye Brook, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.4 million in 71 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$2.4 million
- Number of grants71
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$50.7 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.1 million the year before.
42% 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 | $2.1 million | 57 | $43.5 million |
| 2024 | $2.1 million | 62 | $46.7 million |
| 2025 | $2.4 million | 71 | $50.7 million |
How to apply
Doris & Stanley Tananbaum 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 Doris & Stanley Tananbaum Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 35 | $1.4 million |
| California | 13 | $272,500 |
| Florida | 3 | $235,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $110,000 |
| Delaware | 2 | $85,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $52,500 |
| Michigan | 2 | $50,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $32,500 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $30,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UJA Federation of New York | Public charity | $250,000 |
| Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation | Public charity | $165,000 |
| American Friends of the Covent Garden Royal Ballet | Public charity | $150,000 |
| Dreyfoos School of the Arts Foundation | Public charity | $130,000 |
| University of Southern California | Public charity | $128,000 |
| Israel on Campus Coalition | Public charity | $105,000 |
| Jewish Theological Seminary | Public charity | $100,000 |
| Kravis Center for the Performing Arts | Public charity | $100,000 |
| Park Avenue Synagogue | Public charity | $95,000 |
| Legal Aid Society | Public charity | $85,000 |
| Hebrew Free Loan Society | Public charity | $75,000 |
| Homes for Life Foundation | Public charity | $75,000 |
| The Innocence Project Inc | Public charity | $50,000 |
| Alzheimer's Foundation of America | Public charity | $45,000 |
| Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun | Public charity | $40,000 |
| Facing History and Ourselves Inc | Public charity | $40,000 |
| Yrf Darca | Public charity | $32,500 |
| St Matthew Parish School | Public charity | $31,250 |
| Israaid US Global Humanitarian Assistance Inc | Public charity | $30,000 |
| NYU Langone Health | Public charity | $30,000 |
| Amos House | Public charity | $30,000 |
| Dartmouth College | Public charity | $25,000 |
| Ramaz School | Public charity | $25,000 |
| Tamarack Camps | Public charity | $25,000 |
| Trinity School | Public charity | $25,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Public charity | $25,000 |
| World Jewish Congress American Section Inc | Public charity | $25,000 |
| Brooklyn Academy of Music | Public charity | $25,000 |
| Chosen Infertility Group | Public charity | $25,000 |
| Stanford University | Public charity | $20,000 |
| Elon University | Public charity | $20,000 |
| La Clippers Foundation | Public charity | $20,000 |
| Jewish Community Relations of New York Inc | Public charity | $20,000 |
| Brothers for Life | Public charity | $15,000 |
| Canavan Foundation | Public charity | $15,000 |
| Jewish Agency (Jafina) | Public charity | $15,000 |
| Anthology Film Archives | Public charity | $15,000 |
| Film Forum | Public charity | $15,000 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Public charity | $12,500 |
| Jewish Funders Network | Public charity | $12,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ricki Conway
- Laurence Zuriff
- Alan Levine
Questions people ask
Does Doris & Stanley Tananbaum Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Doris & Stanley Tananbaum Foundation give?
$2.4 million in tax year 2025, across 71 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Doris & Stanley Tananbaum Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ricki Conway (President), Laurence Zuriff (Vice President) and Alan Levine (Secretary & Treasurer).
What does Doris & Stanley Tananbaum Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.