The transfer of ownership shares for the New York Giants from Steve Tisch and his siblings to a trust for their children has been completed, according to Carolyn Tisch Blodgett, a part-owner of Gotham FC. Tisch Blodgett described the move as a "natural next step" and confirmed its finalization during an appearance at the Front Office Sports Asset Class event in New York.
This development places 45% of the NFL franchise under the control of the third generation of the Tisch family. The transaction follows a September 2025 sale where the Tisch and Mara families sold a 5% stake in the Giants to the Koch family, valuing the team at $10 billion. Forbes currently estimates the franchise's worth at $12 billion, making it the third most valuable in the league.
The ownership shift occurs in the wake of Steve Tisch's name appearing in documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, prompting the change. Tisch Blodgett declined to comment on this matter.
The history of Giants ownership traces back to 1991 when the late Bob Tisch and Wellington Mara purchased a 50% stake in the team. Following Bob Tisch's death in 2005, his share was passed to his children, Steve, Laurie, and Jonathan. While these siblings retain positions within the team's front office, they no longer hold direct ownership. Steve Tisch continues as the franchise's executive vice president and chairman, while Jonathan serves as treasurer and sits on the board of directors alongside Laurie.
Co-owner John Mara, 71, remains a prominent figure for the team, even while undergoing cancer treatment.
Tisch Blodgett has indicated her involvement with the team over the years has spanned international expansion, fan development, and the in-game experience. She also led the process of selling the minority stake to the Koch family.
Her specific role as an owner is still being determined. "I'm just really trying to get there every day, to be honest, right now," she stated. "I'm not really focused on the future. I just continue to think about how I can contribute to the team every day."
She emphasized the work ahead in cultivating a new culture, drawing parallels between on-field success and business strategy. "With a winning product on the field, what does success look like from a business perspective? ... What are we doing in flag football? What are we doing internationally? What are we doing with a more diverse audience? So there's so much work to be done right now."