The Alice M & Thomas J Tisch
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a wide range of causes, including educational, religious, medical, cultural, societal, and environmental initiatives. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing community well-being through diverse philanthropic efforts. The foundation primarily serves educational institutions, cultural organizations, and health charities, with a notable focus on Jewish communal causes. It has a significant presence in the arts and culture sector, funding various museums and performing arts organizations. While the foundation operates primarily in New York and Rhode Island, its support extends to various charitable organizations across multiple states.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established nonprofits in education, arts and culture, health, or Jewish communal life—particularly those with a presence or strong ties in New York or Rhode Island and the capacity to manage mid-to-large institutional grants.
Good Fit
- • Established institution with proven financial and programmatic capacity.
- • Programmatic alignment with arts, education, health, or Jewish communal priorities.
- • Strong ties or introductions to trustees, advisors, or known intermediaries.
- • Geographic presence or operational connections in New York or Rhode Island.
- • Ability to receive and steward seven-figure or six-figure grants as well as smaller recurring grants.
Geography
Observed grants span three states with strong concentration in New York and Rhode Island, indicating a regional rather than national footprint.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 21 distinct recipients (and prior years 25–31), including universities, museums, Jewish communal organizations and health nonprofits, demonstrating a broadly diversified recipient set despite dollar concentration.
New Applicants
Direct application routes are not public and the foundation states it only funds preselected recipients; while new grantees do appear in the observed years, entry appears driven by selection or invitation rather than an open application process.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
