Billie Tisch, widow of Laurence A. Tisch, played a significant role in philanthropy, supporting cultural organizations, and Jewish, medical, and educational institutions. She passed away at her Manhattan home at the age of 98. Her son, Thomas Tisch, confirmed her death.
Laurence and his brother Preston Robert Tisch built their wealth by transforming a kosher hotel in Lakewood, N.J. into Loews Corporation, known today for its diverse investments. Forbes estimates the family’s fortune at $10 billion. Billie Tisch assumed a leadership role in the family since Joan Tisch’s passing in 2017.
A pivotal figure in philanthropy, Billie Tisch became the first woman president of the Federation of Jewish Philanthropies, now UJA-Federation of New York, serving from 1980 to 1983. This organization aids the poor, supports child care and health programs, and promotes Jewish culture in New York and Israel. Her leadership extended to serving as chairman of the WNYC Foundation, which backs New York Public Radio, and vice chairman of United Way of New York City.
In honor of her husband’s 70th birthday, Billie Tisch took his place on the board of the Carnegie Corporation of New York. This marked the first time a wife succeeded her husband in such a role since Louise Whitfield Carnegie. In 1992, she collaborated with Professor James Comer of Yale to present a Carnegie Corporation report on youth development.
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