Tau Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Tau Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $149,500 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $92,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$149,500
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$92,000
- Assets$812,213
- New grantees89%
Giving in 2024 was up from $25,000 the year before.
89% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $25,000 | 1 | $900,343 |
| 2024 | $149,500 | 9 | $812,213 |
How to apply
Tau 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 Tau Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New Jersey. It also paid $45,000 in 5 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 1 | $92,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of United Jewish Appeal of Greater Toronto Inc | Charitable | $92,000 |
| Indspire | Charitable | $25,000 |
| The Stop Community Food Centre | Charitable | $5,000 |
| First Narayever Congregation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Ve'ahavta | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Paul Penna Downtown Jewish | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Piatigorsky Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Jewish Federation of Greater | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Homes First | Charitable | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Joram Piatigorsky
- Lona Piatigorsky
- Anton J Piatigorsky
Questions people ask
Does Tau Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tau Foundation Inc give?
$149,500 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Tau Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Joram Piatigorsky (President,treasurer), Lona Piatigorsky (Chairman,asst Secretary) and Anton J Piatigorsky (Vice President, Secretary).
What does Tau Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and international.