Tansy Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tansy Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $50.1 million in 7 grants; the typical grant was $3.5 million and the largest $25.0 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$50.1 million
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$3.5 million
- Largest grant$25.0 million
- Assets$1.5 billion
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $39.0 million the year before.
29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $32.0 million | 6 | $909 million |
| 2024 | $39.0 million | 5 | $1.2 billion |
| 2025 | $50.1 million | 7 | $1.5 billion |
How to apply
Tansy Charitable 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $31.5 million |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $10.6 million |
| Georgia | 1 | $7.0 million |
| Maryland | 1 | $1.0 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Givewell | General use | $25.0 million |
| Partners in Health | General use | $10.0 million |
| The Carter Center | General use | $7.0 million |
| The Hertz Foundation | General use | $3.5 million |
| Community Partners International | General use | $3.0 million |
| Digital Harbor | General use | $1.0 million |
| Presidents and Fellows of Harvard College | General use | $600,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Eric Wepsic
Questions people ask
Does Tansy Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tansy Charitable Foundation give?
$50.1 million in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $3.5 million.
Who runs Tansy Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Eric Wepsic (Trustee).