Norman Tanzman (July 4, 1918 – June 6, 2004) was an American real estate executive,^[1] philanthropist and politician. He served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 1962 to 1968 and in the New Jersey Senate from 1968 to 1974.^[2][3]

Tanzman moved to New Brunswick and later to nearby Highland Park, graduating from New Brunswick High School as part of the class of 1935. He was a longtime resident of Woodbridge Township, New Jersey and retired to the West End section of Long Branch, New Jersey.^[4] Tanzman was a member of Congregation Adath Israel in Woodbridge.^[5]

Tanzman established the Marion and Norman Tanzman Charitable Trust Foundation in 1996.^[6] The trust focuses on health and medical services and Jewish organizations.^[7][8] The trust has made significant contributions to Rutgers, including a $1 million donation to Rutgers Hillel for a kosher dining room;^[9] and $1 million for the "Hall of Jewish Learning" in support of the Jewish studies program.^[10] He was chairman of the Raritan Bay Health Foundation and raised millions of dollars for the hospital. He was a founder and benefactor of the Central New Jersey Jewish Home for the Aged.^[11] Tanzman Park in downtown Woodbridge is named after him.^[12]