Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding

What Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding does

Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding is a US-based nonprofit organization founded in 1993, headquartered at 200 Broadway, 2nd Floor, New York City. It is led by CEO Rev. Mark Fowler and founder/President Dr. Georgette F. Bennett. The organization operates across five programmatic verticals: Workplace, Education (K-12), Health Care, Peacebuilding, and Interreligious Affairs. Its stated mission is to combat religious prejudice and build respect for religious difference by transforming individuals and institutions.

The organization's core products are educational curricula, training modules, and publications, distributed primarily as free digital downloads and modestly priced publications. Flagship offerings include three K-12 curricula (Religions in My Neighborhood, World Olympics, Transforming Conflict), a suite of health care training modules (Medical Manual for Religio-Cultural Competence, residency curricula, LGBTQ+ Youth Health module, Israeli health care materials), workplace resources (Religious Diversity Checklist, accommodation guides), and book-length Peacemaker profiles co-published with Cambridge University Press. The Peacemakers in Action Network — a global cohort of religiously-motivated peacebuilders in active conflict zones — operates as a programmatic centerpiece, with documented reach into Afghanistan, Nigeria, Israel-Palestine, Northern Ireland, the Balkans, Sudan, South Africa, El Salvador, Indonesia, the DRC, Syria, Kosovo, the Philippines, and Colombia.

Tanenbaum's revenue model is a hybrid of donations (individual and foundation grants), training and program fees, paid publication sales, and a membership program. Major foundation underwriters include Sy Syms, Pine Tree of New York, Nissan, MBSK, Polonsky, Sternberg, and E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter. The organization markets through its website, email newsletter, social media, annual events (Summer Soirée, Religious Diversity Leadership Summit), and direct outreach to K-12 educators, health care institutions, and corporate HR departments. There is no proprietary technology platform; the organization offers no APIs, SDKs, mobile apps, or AI/ML capabilities.

Name

Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding

Legal name

Tanenbaum | Center for Interreligious Understanding

Website

https://tanenbaum.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding is a New York-based nonprofit founded in 1993 that combats religious prejudice through K-12 curricula, health care training, workplace programs, and the Peacemakers in Action Network serving educators, health care providers, employers, and global peacebuilders.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Interreligious Education and Training

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Religious Organizations (8131), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Interfaith & Ecumenical Councils and Dialogue Organizations (BPAGAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interfaith & Comparative Religion Publishing (MPAJAHAK), Religious Education & Catechetical Publishing (Sunday School, Catechism, Study Guides) (MPAJAHAC)

Keywords

• Interreligious education programs
• Religious literacy curricula
• Cultural competence training
• Interfaith peacebuilding networks
• Workplace diversity training

Headquarters

HQ city

Carlstadt

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The organization relies on donations from individuals and foundations to support its mission of combating religious prejudice and building respect for religious difference.
2. Publication Sales: Sale of educational materials, curricula, and books including the Medical Manual ($39.95), Peacemakers in Action books ($36.99-$50.00), and other health care training materials.
3. Training and Programs: Fees for training programs including residency curricula, health care cultural competence training, and workplace diversity programs.
4. Membership Program: Tanenbaum offers a membership program for supporters and organizations seeking ongoing engagement with the organization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding develops and distributes educational curricula, training programs, and publications that combat religious prejudice and build interreligious respect across Workplace, K-12 Education, Health Care, Peacebuilding, and Interreligious Affairs. Its deliverables include downloadable K-12 curricula, modular health care cultural competence training, workplace diversity resources, books on religious peacemakers, and the coordination of the Peacemakers in Action Network supporting grassroots religious peacebuilders in active conflict zones worldwide.

Product overview

Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding offers a multi-faceted portfolio of educational curricula, health care training programs, workplace resources, and peacebuilding initiatives. The core products include K-12 educational curricula (Religions in My Neighborhood, World Olympics, Transforming Conflict) that teach religious literacy and social-emotional skills; comprehensive health care training through the Medical Manual and modular residency curricula covering cultural/religious competence; and the Peacemakers in Action Network connecting grassroots peacebuilders in conflict zones worldwide. The organization also provides workplace resources including the Religious Diversity Checklist and accommodation guides, and publishes books documenting peacemakers' stories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Religions in My Neighborhood K-12 educational curriculum for Grades 3-8 (adaptable for lower grades) that teaches religious literacy and mutual respect. Free download; second edition launched in 2023 with revised lessons.
• World Olympics Educational curriculum using the Olympics as a framework to teach Grades 3-8 students about diversity, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Free download; second edition launched in 2023.
• Transforming Conflict Social-emotional learning curriculum for grades 6-12 teaching conflict transformation skills and connecting students to stories of Tanenbaum's Peacemakers in Action. Free download; launched in 2022.
• The Medical Manual for Religio-Cultural Competence Comprehensive guide covering eleven major world religions and how their beliefs and practices influence patients' health care decisions. Available in print, eBook, and digital download versions at $39.95.

Quantifiable outcome

• Tens of thousands of students reached through Religions in My Neighborhood curriculum
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Three Faiths Forum Middle EastcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTanenbaum collaborated with Three Faiths Forum Middle East to develop cutting-edge materials designed to support Israeli health care providers and institutions in providing religio-culturally competent care for patients from across the spectrum of religious backgrounds and practices.
• Yale School of NursingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecial thanks to Christine Rodriguez, DNP, MDiv of Yale School of Nursing for contributions to the LGBTQ+ Youth Health: The Role of Religion module.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• International Center for Religion and Diplomacy (ICRD): ICRD works at the intersection of religion and international conflict resolution, training religious peacemakers globally. Closely comparable to Tanenbaum's Peacemakers in Action Network in mission and methodology.
• Search for Common Ground: Search for Common Ground is a major international peacebuilding organization working in conflict zones worldwide. Directly comparable to Tanenbaum's Peacemakers in Action Network in mission, geographic footprint, and grassroots peacebuilder engagement.
• Interfaith America: Interfaith America (formerly Interfaith Youth Core) is a leading interfaith organization that builds religious literacy and cooperation across campuses, workplaces, and communities. Directly comparable to Tanenbaum's interfaith dialogue, workplace, and education programming with overlapping K-12 and higher-education audiences.
• Institute for Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies (ICJS): ICJS builds relationships across Abrahamic faith traditions through education and dialogue programming. Directly comparable to Tanenbaum's interreligious dialogue work, with similar interfaith training and resource development focus.
• Auburn Theological Seminary: Auburn equips religious leaders with interfaith leadership and anti-racism training, and runs the "Faithful Futures" K-12 network. Comparable to Tanenbaum's interreligious affairs and K-12 religious literacy work, with overlapping educator audiences.
• Religions for Peace: Religions for Peace is a global multireligious coalition with interfaith councils in 90+ countries. Directly comparable to Tanenbaum's peacebuilding and interreligious affairs work, with overlapping peacemaker networks and global conflict-zone engagement.
• Parliament of the World's Religions: The Parliament of the World's Religions convenes religious leaders worldwide to promote interfaith dialogue and cooperation. Directly comparable to Tanenbaum's interreligious affairs programming and global convening role (e.g., Religious Diversity Leadership Summit).

Broad incumbents

• Anti-Defamation League (ADL): The ADL is a much larger established organization fighting antisemitism and all forms of hate through education and advocacy. Compares to Tanenbaum's anti-prejudice mission, K-12 curriculum work, and workplace training offerings, but with significantly broader scope and resources.

Others

• Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding: The anchor organization itself, referenced as a benchmark for peer comparison across all other entries.
• Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding (peacemaker peer): Self-reference included to anchor peer comparisons; intentionally noted for benchmarking purposes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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