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THE JOSEPH & BERNICE TANENBAUM FOUNDATION

BAYSIDE, NY · EIN 113300825 · Form 990PF · FY2024 · NTEE T99J · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Micro (<$100K)
revenue
$13K
expenses
$4K
net assets
$514K
employees
profile · synthesized from sources

The Joseph & Bernice Tanenbaum Foundation is a private foundation based in Bayside, New York, that makes grants to support community services, medical research, arts, youth development, and health-related initiatives. The foundation funds nonprofit organizations primarily serving the New York metropolitan area, with a focus on Jewish and general community causes. It does not operate direct service programs.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Arts Funding
Supports dance and performing arts organizations such as Gibney Dance Inc.
Community Support Grants
Provides funding to organizations delivering community services in New York, including legal aid, social services, and emergency assistance.
Medical Research Grants
Funds medical research initiatives, including support for Cedars-Sinai and St. Mary's Hospital.
Women's and Men's Health Initiatives
Provides funding for women's health through Planned Parenthood of Greater NY and men's health through the Milana Family Foundation.
Youth Development Grants
Supports youth engagement and leadership programs, including Birthright Israel Foundation.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Summer Camp Access Scholarships 2 activities
    • Funding special needs children's camp
      Provides grant support specifically for a camp serving children with special needs.
    • Funding youth development programs
      Provides grant funding for youth development programs.
  • Art Museum Funding and Support 1 activity
    • Funding arts programs
      Provides grant funding to support arts programs.
  • Community Foundation & United Way Support 1 activity
    • Funding community support services
      Funds community support services, community service initiatives, community service programs, and community outreach efforts through grants. This includes broad-based community service and outreach activities.
  • Cancer Research Funding 1 activity
    • Funding medical research
      Awards grants in support of medical research.
  • Women's Rights and Empowerment Grants 1 activity
    • Funding women's health services
      Finances women's health services through grants.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Funding men's health initiatives
      Supports men's health initiatives through grant funding.
financials · form 990PF · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$13K
Contributions & grants
Program service revenue
Investment income$15K119%
Other revenue$-2K
expenses
Total expenses$4K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out$52K
balance sheet
Total assets$514K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$514K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -89.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 2
  • MARK TANENBAUM — TRUSTEE
  • RICHARD TANENBAUM — TRUSTEE
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL FOUNDATION Partner — Recipient of grant funding for youth development programs.
  • COMMONPOINT QUEENS Partner — Recipient of grant funding for community support services.
  • GERSTMAN FOUNDATION Partner — Recipient of grant funding for a special needs children's camp.
  • GIBNEY DANCE INC Partner — Recipient of grant funding for arts programming.
  • LIFE'S ANGELS INC Partner — Recipient of grant funding for community outreach efforts.
  • MILANA FAMILY FOUNDATION Partner — Recipient of grant funding for men's health initiatives.
  • PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF GREATER NY Partner — Recipient of grant funding for women's health services.
  • QUEENS COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION Partner — Recipient of grant funding for community service programs.
  • ST MARYS HOSPITAL Partner — Recipient of grant funding for community service activities.
  • UJA FEDERATION Partner — Recipient of grant funding for community service initiatives.
  • WOMENS GUILD CEDARS SINAI Partner — Recipient of grant funding for medical research.
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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  • Targeted Grantmaking to Strengthen Community Sectors
    methodology: targeted_grantmaking
    By directing foundation funds to organizations in specific sectors—community well-being, arts, and civic infrastructure—we strengthen the capacity of these organizations to deliver services and programming, because focused investment amplifies local impact and builds resilient community systems.