The Buddy Taub Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Buddy Taub Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $367,316 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $8,500 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$367,316
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$8,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$13.4 million
- New grantees81%
Giving in 2024 was down from $423,167 the year before.
81% of its 2024 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 | $423,167 | 34 | $12.5 million |
| 2024 | $367,316 | 23 | $13.4 million |
How to apply
The Buddy Taub 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 The Buddy Taub Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $186,500 |
| Texas | 3 | $63,316 |
| Florida | 1 | $30,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $8,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $8,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $8,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $8,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $8,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $8,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $8,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| J Paul Getty Trust | La arts community fire relief fund | $50,000 |
| The Los Angeles County Museum of Art | Max beckmann, self-portrait (1936) | $50,000 |
| Perez Art Museum Miami | Alicia mccarthy - untitled 2024 | $30,000 |
| Scottsdale Museum on Contemporary Art | Bri williams - gate, 2021 mb 1994 | $28,000 |
| The Museum of Fine Arts Houston | Unknown, british, family group w/telescope 1845-1848 | $27,563 |
| The Museum of Fine Arts Houston | Unknown, french, raymond-jean-baptiste de verninac saint-maur 1855-1858 | $27,563 |
| Hammer Museum | Made in la exhibition | $20,000 |
| The Brent Shapiro Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Summaeverythang Community Center | General support | $10,000 |
| Access Gallery | General support | $8,500 |
| Artists Working in Education | General support | $8,500 |
| Arts Access North Carolina | General support | $8,500 |
| Artworks | General support | $8,500 |
| Beyond Walls | General support | $8,500 |
| Filter Photo | General support | $8,500 |
| Hope Center for Arts and Technology | General support | $8,500 |
| Kentucky Art Center & Festival | General support | $8,500 |
| Soo Visual Arts Center | General support | $8,500 |
| The Bakery Atlanta Incorporated | General support | $8,500 |
| Vista del Mar Child & Family Services | General support | $8,500 |
| The Museum of Fine Arts Houston | George henry seeley, the gilded ball, 1910 | $8,190 |
| Chai Lifeline | General support | $5,000 |
| Le Korsa | General support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Dennis A Roach
- Jill J Roach
- Alexis Roach
- Stephanie Weiss
Questions people ask
Does The Buddy Taub Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Buddy Taub Foundation give?
$367,316 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $8,500.
Who runs The Buddy Taub Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Dennis A Roach (President), Jill J Roach (Secretary/Cfo), Alexis Roach (Director) and Stephanie Weiss (Director).
What does The Buddy Taub Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and human services.