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THE JAMES & MERRYL TISCH FOUNDATION INC

THE JAMES & MERRYL TISCH FOUNDATION INC

New York, NY, US
501(c)3
EIN
13-3693587
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
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THE JAMES & MERRYL TISCH FOUNDATION INC

New York, NY, US
501(c)3
EIN
13-3693587
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The James & Merryl Tisch Foundation Inc is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in New York, with additional support in Maryland and California. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$20.3M

2024
Grantees funded
22
Multi-year grantees
41%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

10

Median 1st year grant
$29K
Median 2nd year grant
$100K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
A
Alan H Hirschfeld
Board Member
B
Barbara Lawrence
Board Member
B
Barry L Bloom
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE JAMES & MERRYL TISCH FOUNDATION INC?
No. THE JAMES & MERRYL TISCH FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE JAMES & MERRYL TISCH FOUNDATION INC give?
THE JAMES & MERRYL TISCH FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Maryland, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE JAMES & MERRYL TISCH FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE JAMES & MERRYL TISCH FOUNDATION INC fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $29 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE JAMES & MERRYL TISCH FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, THE JAMES & MERRYL TISCH FOUNDATION INC awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $20.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE JAMES & MERRYL TISCH FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, THE JAMES & MERRYL TISCH FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include Jewish Communal Fund, ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI, and THE MOUNT SINAI MEDICAL CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE JAMES & MERRYL TISCH FOUNDATION INC?
THE JAMES & MERRYL TISCH FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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