The New York Giants are one of the NFL’s oldest franchises, founded in 1925 and based in the New York–New Jersey market. The New York Giants are privately held and owned 50/50 by two long-time families: the Mara family and the Tisch family.
In February 2025, the club confirmed it is exploring a sale of a small, non-controlling minority stake (up to ~10%), but that process does not change the families’ equal control of the franchise. Curiosity is high in 2025 because the team has explored selling a non-controlling minority stake under the NFL’s new private-equity rules.
Ownership Status of the New York Giants
| Shareholder / Owner | Ownership Percentage | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mara family | 50% | Founding family (since 1925). John K. Mara serves as President & CEO. |
| Tisch family | 50% | Preston Robert “Bob” Tisch bought 50% in 1991; Steve Tisch is Chairman & Co-Owner. |
Note: In Feb 2025, the Giants retained Moelis & Company to explore selling a minority, non-controlling stake (reportedly up to ~10%). Control remains with the Mara and Tisch families.
Mara family (50%)
- Background: The Giants were founded by Tim Mara in 1925; the Maras owned 100% until the 1991 transaction that brought in the Tisch family. Today John K. Mara is the team’s President & CEO and one of the two family co-owners.
- When & how they acquired ownership: Original founders (1925). The family retained 50% when the other half was sold in 1991.
- Recent changes: No change to the family’s 50% stake has been announced; the 2025 process concerns only minority, non-controlling equity.
Tisch family (50%)
- Background: Preston Robert “Bob” Tisch purchased 50% of the franchise in 1991; his son Steve Tisch now serves as Chairman & Co-Owner.
- When & how they acquired ownership: 50% interest acquired from the Mara side in 1991 (widely reported at roughly $75–80 million at the time).
- Recent changes: None disclosed in 2025; the family continues to hold 50%.
Company Overview
- League: NFL (NFC East)
- Founded: 1925 (by Tim Mara)
- Stadium / HQ: MetLife Stadium & Quest Diagnostics Training Center, East Rutherford, NJ
- Current leadership: John K. Mara (President & CEO) and Steve Tisch (Chairman & Co-Owner).
Recent Developments in Ownership
- Feb 13–14, 2025: The Giants confirmed they retained Moelis & Company to explore selling a minority, non-controlling stake (up to ~10%). Reporting by NFL.com, ESPN, and Sports Business Journal emphasized that family 50/50 control remains unchanged.
- Context: The move follows NFL policy changes that allow private-equity participation up to 10% in teams; several reports have linked potential investor groups, but no transaction has been announced by the club.
FAQs
1) Who is the current owner of the New York Giants?
The team is co-owned 50/50 by the Mara family and the Tisch family. John K. Mara (President & CEO) and Steve Tisch (Chairman & Co-Owner) lead the organization for their families.
2) Is the New York Giants franchise publicly traded or privately owned?
Privately owned—shares are not publicly traded; equity is held by the two families.
3) Who founded the New York Giants?
Tim Mara founded the franchise in 1925.
4) When did the Tisch family become co-owners?
In 1991, when Bob Tisch bought 50% of the team; Steve Tisch is now Chairman & Co-Owner.
5) Has ownership changed recently?
No change in control. In 2025, the Giants began exploring a minority, non-controlling sale (up to ~10%), but the Mara/Tisch 50/50 split remains.
Key facts are confirmed by the team’s official bios (Giants.com) and by NFL.com / ESPN coverage of the 2025 minority-stake exploration, plus historical reporting on the 1991 sale.