Tannen Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tannen Family Foundation is a private foundation in Woodbury, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $25,181 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $200 and the largest $5,250. 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$25,181
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$200
- Largest grant$5,250
- Assets$763,036
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2024 was down from $32,297 the year before.
57% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $26,892 | 24 | $704,366 |
| 2023 | $32,297 | 21 | $713,273 |
| 2024 | $25,181 | 21 | $763,036 |
How to apply
Tannen Family 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 Tannen Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 17 | $15,006 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $100 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $75 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mohonk Preserve | General fund | $5,250 |
| NYC Audubon | General fund | $5,026 |
| The Honeycomb Project | General fund | $5,000 |
| Upstream Alliance | General fund | $5,000 |
| Parks & Trails Ny | General fund | $1,000 |
| Wallkill Valley Land Trust | General fund | $1,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | General fund | $600 |
| Moma | General fund | $550 |
| New York Society Library | General fund | $335 |
| Amnesty International | General fund | $200 |
| New York Public Library | General fund | $200 |
| Propublica | General fund | $200 |
| The Asia Soceity Museum | General fund | $150 |
| American Museum of Natural History | General fund | $139 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General fund | $100 |
| Marbletown First Aid Unit | General fund | $100 |
| Riverside Park Conservancy | General fund | $100 |
| Paypal Giving Fund | General fund | $75 |
| Landmark West | General fund | $62 |
| New York Landmark Conservancy | General fund | $50 |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology | General fund | $44 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Tannen
- Mary Tannen
- Catherine Tannen
- Noah Tannen
Questions people ask
Does Tannen Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tannen Family Foundation give?
$25,181 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $200.
Who runs Tannen Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael Tannen (President), Mary Tannen (Vice President), Catherine Tannen (Vice President) and Noah Tannen (Vice President).
What does Tannen Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and education.