Taffae Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Taffae Family Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Barbara, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $60,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$60,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was down from $301,166 the year before.
60% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $216,422 | 3 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $301,166 | 4 | $4.5 million |
| 2025 | $60,000 | 5 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
Taffae 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $52,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montecito Retirement Association | Supporting the oak woodlands revitalization project | $50,000 |
| Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Center for Hearing and Communication | General purposes | $3,000 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | General purposes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter R Taffae
Questions people ask
Does Taffae Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Taffae Family Foundation give?
$60,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Taffae Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Peter R Taffae (Chair/Trustee).