named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Education Program
Offers pedagogy, curricula, and trainings for educators to foster inclusive learning environments and reduce religious bullying among students.
Health Care Program
Trains medical professionals to recognize and respond to religion-based health decisions, improving patient-centered care.
Interreligious Affairs
Conducts research, analysis, and dialogue to advance interreligious understanding and address theological roots of religious hatred.
Network of Inclusive Educators®
Nationwide community of educators innovating best practices in inclusive education around religious diversity.
Peacebuilding Program
Supports the Peacemakers in Action Network, a global network of religiously motivated individuals working to build peace in armed conflicts.
Tanenbaum Membership
Formerly Corporate Membership; offers organizations ongoing access to experts, resources, and support for religious inclusion.
Workplace Program
Provides trainings, consultations, and resources to help companies create inclusive policies and address religious diversity in the workplace.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Interfaith Dialogue & Peacebuilding 8 activities
- Advocates for respectful treatment across belief systemsAdvocates publicly for the respectful treatment of all individuals regardless of religious belief or non-belief, promoting equity and dignity across diverse contexts.
- Builds capacity for religious inclusion through educator networksOperates a nationwide Network of Inclusive Educators® that connects educators committed to innovating best practices in religiously inclusive education. Provides training and tools to help educators teach respect for religious diversity and normalize religious differences.
- Conducts research and dialogue on theologically-based biasConducts ongoing research, analysis, and interreligious dialogue to address theologically-based bias as part of Rabbi Tanenbaum’s legacy. Supports cooperation among religious leaders through dialogue and self-critical research.
- Delivers religious diversity and inclusion training in workplacesProvides trainings, consulting support, and practical resources to address religious bias and promote inclusion in the workplace, including guidance on establishing quiet rooms and managing religious diversity. Offers downloadable tools such as Competencies for Respectful Communication and Holiday Fact Sheets.
- Implements interreligious peacebuilding programs in conflict zonesEmpowers international and interfaith activists to engage in peacebuilding grounded in their religious motivations. Convenes the Peacemakers in Action Network, which supports religiously motivated individuals working in high-risk conflict zones through resources, connection frameworks, and ongoing support.
- Promotes institutional change to reduce religious prejudiceImplements programs across workplaces, schools, health care settings, and conflict zones to transform individuals and institutions by reducing prejudice, hatred, and violence related to religious difference. Focuses on proactive solutions to religious bias, bullying, and discrimination.
- Provides religious inclusion training for educators and schoolsDelivers pedagogy, curricula, and trainings to educators to foster inclusive classrooms and teach students to respect religious differences. Works with educational institutions to create safe, respectful environments for students of all religious and non-religious backgrounds, helping them build behaviors of respect over time. Includes alignment with Common Core Standards and anti-bullying strategies.
- Supports corporate inclusion of diverse belief systemsWorks with corporations to reduce religious prejudice and increase inclusion for employees across diverse belief systems, including minority faith groups and atheists, through tailored training and systemic solutions delivered via institutional partnerships.
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Program Monitoring & Evaluation 1 activity
- Monitors and evaluates program effectivenessConducts annual monitoring and evaluation of programs to assess effectiveness, impact, and efficiency across all program areas.
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Documentary Film Production 1 activity
- Produces educational media on interreligious peacebuildingProduces documentary content featuring interreligious peacemakers, such as a short film on South African activist Nozizwe Madlala-Routledge, to advance public understanding of faith-based peace efforts.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Trains health care professionals on religious competence in patient careTrains doctors, nurses, medical students, and educators to address patients’ religious needs—including dietary restrictions, fasting, birth and death rituals, and treatment prohibitions—and integrate cultural and religious competence into clinical practice to improve patient-centered outcomes.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.90M
Contributions & grants$1.25M43%
Program service revenue$1.55M54%
Investment income$94K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.63M
Program expenses73%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising17%
Salaries & benefits$1.87M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.06M
Cash$427K
Investments$3.47M
Liabilities$535K
Net assets$4.52M
Liquid reserves17.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +15.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REV MARK FOWLER | CEO | 60 | $191K |
| NANCY WOLFE | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $112K |
| JOYCE DUBENSKY | CEO EMERITA | 1 | $30K |
board members · 14
- CHRISTINA HIOUREAS ESQ — DIRECTOR
- DOUGLAS HENCK — DIRECTOR
- DR GEORGETTE BENNETT — PRESIDENT
- HOLLY WEISS ESQ — DIRECTOR
- JACOB BENZAQUEN — DIRECTOR (THROUGH 6/24)
- JANE BARRY-MORAN — DIRECTOR
- JEFFREY BECKER ESQ — SECRETARY
- JUDITH THOMPSON — TREASURER
- JUSTIN FOA — CHAIR OF BOARD
- MONIKA MACHON — DIRECTOR
- NAIMAH ALLIE — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT HELLER ESQ — DIRECTOR
- SARA PANDOLFI — DIRECTOR
- TARAZETA HAYNES-MORGAN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 38
Who they work with
- Abbott Laboratories Partner — Recognizes Tanenbaum as a resource for addressing religious diversity in the workplace.
- Abrahamic Family Reunion Partner — Works with to foster mutual respect and collaboration among Abrahamic faith communities.
- Accenture Partner — Funder supporting Tanenbaum in 2025 at the $50,000+ level
- American Arbitration Association Partner — Funder supporting Tanenbaum in 2025 at the $1,000–$4,999 level
- Bloomberg L.P. Partner — Funder supporting Tanenbaum in 2025 at the $20,000–$49,999 level
- California Institute for Nursing and Health Care Partner — Organization that recognized Tanenbaum as an excellent source of information for nurses supporting patients' religious needs.
- Catholic Theological Union Partner — Cooperates with religious leaders from the institution on interfaith initiatives.
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Foundation Partner — Funder supporting Tanenbaum in 2025 at the $1,000–$4,999 level
- Citigroup Inc. Partner — Has engaged Tanenbaum for guidance on religious inclusion in the workplace.
- Council of Centers on Jewish-Christian Relations Partner — Engages in collaborative research and dialogue to strengthen Jewish-Christian relations.
- Cushman & Wakefield Partner — Funder supporting Tanenbaum in 2025 at the $20,000–$49,999 level
- E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation Partner — Funder supporting Tanenbaum in 2025 at the $20,000–$49,999 level
- Goldman Sachs Partner — Funder supporting Tanenbaum in 2025 at the $10,000–$19,999 level
- International Abrahamic Forum Partner — Partners to advance self-critical research and cooperation across religious lines.
- International Council of Christians and Jews Partner — Collaborates on peacebuilding initiatives involving interreligious education and dialogue.
- Iona College Partner — Works with academic leaders on interfaith dialogue and peacebuilding efforts.
- Lutheran Healthcare Partner — Organization that received training services and provided a testimonial about Tanenbaum's professionalism and responsiveness to institutional needs.
- Merck Partner — Collaborates with Tanenbaum on diversity and inclusion initiatives, featured in Tanenbaum's inclusion journey content.
- Merck & Co. Partner — Funder supporting Tanenbaum in 2025 at the $20,000–$49,999 level
- MetLife Partner — Funder supporting Tanenbaum in 2025 at the $1,000–$4,999 level
- Meta Partner — Funder supporting Tanenbaum in 2025 at the $10,000–$19,999 level
- Microsoft Partner — Funder supporting Tanenbaum in 2025 at the $5,000–$9,999 level
- Mt. Sinai School of Medicine Partner — Institution that recommended Tanenbaum Center to healthcare professionals seeking to enhance cultural competence skills.
- Network of Inclusive Educators® Network — Nationwide group of educators supported by Tanenbaum to innovate best practices in inclusive education.
- Odyssey Networks Partner — Collaborated on the production of a documentary short about a Tanenbaum Peacemaker.
- Peace Made Possible Giving Circle Network — Community of monthly donors supporting Tanenbaum's work.
- Peacemakers in Action Network Network — Global network of interreligious peacebuilders supported by Tanenbaum with resources, connection frameworks, and institutional backing.
- Peacemakers in Action Network Network — Network of religiously motivated individuals supported by Tanenbaum to build peace in conflict zones.
- PwC Partner — Funder supporting Tanenbaum in 2025 at the $20,000–$49,999 level
- Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Partner — Institution that endorsed Tanenbaum's resources for clinicians, educators, and administrators serving diverse populations.
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strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Education and Interreligious Dialogue to Reduce Prejudicemethodology: interreligious_dialogueBy combining education with structured interreligious dialogue, Tanenbaum reduces religious-based prejudice and builds mutual understanding, because sustained engagement across differences fosters empathy and dispels stereotypes.
- Integration of Religious Diversity into DEI and Institutional Practicemethodology: religion-in-deiBy embedding religious diversity within DEI frameworks and institutional policies, Tanenbaum reduces bias and organizational risk while improving inclusion, because proactive attention to religion normalizes pluralism and strengthens systemic equity.
- Platinum Rule Framework for Mutual Respectmethodology: platinum_rule_approachBy applying the Platinum Rule—treating others according to their own needs and preferences—Tanenbaum fosters genuine mutual respect across religious differences, because this approach centers the lived experience of others and reduces assumptions.
- Religious Competency Training in Professional Sectorsmethodology: religious-competency-trainingBy training professionals in healthcare and education in religious and cultural competence, Tanenbaum improves service delivery and inclusion, because understanding religious differences leads to more respectful and effective patient and student interactions.