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James & Paula Tankenoff Foundation is a private corporation based in LA CROSSE, WI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is James Tankenoff. It holds total assets of $42K. Annual income is reported at $9K. Total assets have decreased from $176K in 2011 to $48K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Minnesota. According to available records, James & Paula Tankenoff Foundation has made 15 grants totaling $56K, with a median grant of $4K. The foundation has distributed between $14K and $25K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $25K distributed across 6 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $8K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 6 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Minnesota. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$5K
Based on 3 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
James & Paula Tankenoff Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 15 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MN.
James & Paula Tankenoff Foundation has distributed a total of $56K across 15 grants. The median grant size is $4K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $8K.
James & Paula Tankenoff Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
James & Paula Tankenoff Foundation is headquartered in LA CROSSE, WI.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trust Point | AGENT | $401 | $0 | $401 |
| James Tankenoff | PRESIDENT/CFO/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$18K
Total Assets
$48K
Fair Market Value
$52K
Net Worth
$48K
Grants Paid
$17K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$3K
Distribution Amount
$3K
Total Grants
15
Total Giving
$56K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$4K
Unique Recipients
6
Most Common Grant
$7K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple IsraelMINISTRY | Minneapolis, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| Minneapolis Jewish FederationEDUCATION | St Paul, MN | $7K | 2023 |
| Jewish Family & Children Services OfHUMANITARIAN | Golden Valley, MN | $3K | 2023 |
| Minnesota JccHUMANITARIAN | St Paul, MN | $500 | 2023 |
| Jewish Family Childrens ServicesGENERAL | Minnetonka, MN | $4K | 2021 |
| Sholom FoundationANNUAL DRIVE | St Louis Park, MN | $1K | 2021 |
MILWAUKEE, WI
WAUKESHA, WI
MILWAUKEE, WI