New Tamarind Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
New Tamarind Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Harrison, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $7.8 million in 24 grants; the typical grant was $200,000 and the largest $1.8 million. 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$7.8 million
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$200,000
- Largest grant$1.8 million
- Assets$167 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2025 was down from $8.4 million the year before.
54% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $852,545 | 2 | $127 million |
| 2023 | $11.8 million | 5 | $141 million |
| 2024 | $8.4 million | 22 | $156 million |
| 2025 | $7.8 million | 24 | $167 million |
How to apply
New Tamarind 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 New Tamarind Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New Jersey. It also paid $1.6 million in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 16 | $4.9 million |
| New York | 3 | $782,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $300,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $100,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $40,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rutgers University Foundation | To support arts in health lab | $1.8 million |
| American University of Rome | General support | $1.6 million |
| Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation | To support endowed chair of surgery | $1.0 million |
| Long Island University | To support 2 scholarship funds | $382,500 |
| Pinelands Preservation Alliance | To support plastic solutions fund | $325,000 |
| Volunteers in Medicine Berkshires Inc | General support | $300,000 |
| League of New Jersey Conservation Voters Education Fund | General support | $250,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | General support | $250,000 |
| Two River Times Foundation | General support | $250,000 |
| Visting Nurse Association Health Group Inc | General support | $250,000 |
| Lunch Break | General support | $200,000 |
| T Thomas Fortune Foundation | General support | $200,000 |
| United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties | General support | $200,000 |
| Hunter College Foundation Inc | To support the mfa playwriting program | $150,000 |
| Monmouth Conservation Foundation | General support | $125,000 |
| Community Health and Wellness Center of Greater Torrington Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| Earthshare | To support transformational investing in food systems (tifs) | $100,000 |
| Habcore Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| Parker Family Health Center Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| 180 Turning Lives Around Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| St Brigid's Food Pantry | General support | $50,000 |
| Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association | General support | $40,000 |
| Monmouth Medical Center Foundation Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| New Jersey Conservation Foundation | General support | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Joan Rechnitz
- John Dias
- Wendie Eigen-Weinstein
- Michael Hurst
- Helaine Lerner
- Scott Cullen
Questions people ask
Does New Tamarind Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does New Tamarind Foundation Inc give?
$7.8 million in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $200,000.
Who runs New Tamarind Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Joan Rechnitz (President, Director), John Dias (Vice President, Director), Wendie Eigen-Weinstein (Treasurer, Director) and Michael Hurst (Secretary, Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does New Tamarind Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and environment and conservation.