Lee and Carol Tager Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lee and Carol Tager Family Foundation is a private foundation in Auburn, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $16,150 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $450 and the largest $3,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$16,150
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$450
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$8.0 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was down from $165,100 the year before.
38% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $280,850 | 69 | $6.0 million |
| 2024 | $165,100 | 79 | $6.9 million |
| 2025 | $16,150 | 29 | $8.0 million |
How to apply
Lee and Carol Tager Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Lee and Carol Tager Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 19 | $9,075 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,000 |
| New York | 4 | $2,875 |
| Idaho | 2 | $500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $250 |
| Texas | 1 | $250 |
| Colorado | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elks National Veterans Service Commission | Support of public charity program | $3,000 |
| 10000 Degrees | Support of public charity program | $1,000 |
| 5CITIES Homeless Coalition | Support of public charity program | $1,000 |
| Birthright Lsrael | Support of public charity program | $1,000 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind | Support of public charity program | $1,000 |
| Hearing Health Foundation | Support of public charity program | $1,000 |
| The Trevor Project | Support of public charity program | $675 |
| A Leg to Stand on | Support of public charity program | $500 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Northern California | Support of public charity program | $500 |
| Children of the Night | Support of public charity program | $500 |
| Norcal Resist | Support of public charity program | $500 |
| The Center for Violence-Free Relationship | Support of public charity program | $500 |
| The San Francisco-Marin Food Bank | Support of public charity program | $500 |
| Transitions - Mental Health Association | Support of public charity program | $500 |
| Palestine Children's Relief Fund | Support of public charity program | $450 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety | Support of public charity program | $375 |
| The Alameda County Community Food Bank | Support of public charity program | $375 |
| Advocates Against Family Violence | Support of public charity program | $250 |
| Allies Against Slavery | Support of public charity program | $250 |
| BABY2BABY | Support of public charity program | $250 |
| Compassion Planet | Support of public charity program | $250 |
| Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption | Support of public charity program | $250 |
| Everfree | Support of public charity program | $250 |
| Idaho Foodbank | Support of public charity program | $250 |
| Oceana | Support of public charity program | $250 |
| Standford Sierra Youth & Families | Support of public charity program | $250 |
| Womens Empowerment | Support of public charity program | $250 |
| Congo Refief Mission | Support of public charity program | $200 |
| SF LGBT Center | Support of public charity program | $75 |
Officers and trustees
- Melinda Naye
- Andrea Bernard
- Leon H Tager
- Amber Davis
- Carol R Tager
Questions people ask
Does Lee and Carol Tager Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lee and Carol Tager Family Foundation give?
$16,150 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $450.
Who runs Lee and Carol Tager Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Melinda Naye (President), Andrea Bernard (Vice President), Leon H Tager (Treasurer) and Amber Davis (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Lee and Carol Tager Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and food and hunger.