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Tankenoff James & Paula Fam Fdn Agy

Preselected recipients only La Crosse, Wisconsin · EIN 411961022

Tankenoff James & Paula Fam Fdn Agy is a private foundation in La Crosse, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $9,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $6,000 the year before.

100% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$16,7005$51,864
2024$6,0002$47,947
2025$9,0002$42,763

How to apply

Tankenoff James & Paula Fam Fdn Agy 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Tankenoff James & Paula Fam Fdn Agy funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Minnesota.

StateGrantsAmount
Minnesota2$9,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Temple Israel
Minneapolis, MN
Ministry$5,000
Sholom Foundation
St Louis Park, MN
Annual drive$4,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Tankenoff James & Paula Fam Fdn Agy accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Tankenoff James & Paula Fam Fdn Agy give?

$9,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.

Who runs Tankenoff James & Paula Fam Fdn Agy?

Its 2025 filing lists James Tankenoff (President/Cfo/Director).

What does Tankenoff James & Paula Fam Fdn Agy fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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