James B Tafel Foundation
Accepts applications
James B Tafel Foundation is a private foundation in Cary, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $230,475 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $55,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$230,475
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$4.5 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was up from $194,050 the year before.
32% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $184,755 | 37 | $3.6 million |
| 2023 | $194,050 | 30 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $230,475 | 34 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ida May Tafel PO Box 895, Cary, IL 60013 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (847) 462-0322 |
| What to submit | The request should be in writing |
| Restrictions | This organization only makes contributions to organizations described in irc section 170(c). |
What James B Tafel Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $70,000 |
| Illinois | 8 | $48,000 |
| Florida | 12 | $43,575 |
| Maryland | 2 | $30,200 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $25,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| Kentucky | 2 | $1,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $700 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Curebound Inc | Charitable | $55,000 |
| Spark Ventures | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Global Communities | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Bethesda Hospital Foundation | Medical | $25,000 |
| Tennessee Golf Foundation | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Amerson Music Ministries | Religious | $10,000 |
| Cary Fire Department | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Medical | $5,000 |
| Boynton Beach Fire Department | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Burnham Ministry | Religious | $5,000 |
| Mission to the World | Religious | $5,000 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Women's Fund | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Pioneer Center for Human Services | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Impact 100 Palm Beach County | Charitable | $2,150 |
| Moody Radio South Florida | Religious | $2,000 |
| CC of Florida Scholarship Foundation | Educational | $1,000 |
| Kentucky Race Track Chaplaincy of America | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Perkins School for the Blind | Humanitarian | $1,000 |
| Seacrest Prsbytrn Church | Religious | $975 |
| Salvation Army | Humanitarian | $750 |
| Animal House Shelter | Charitable | $500 |
| Buckner International | Charitable | $500 |
| Cary Food Pantry | Charitable | $500 |
| CRC Recovery Foundation | Charitable | $500 |
| Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation | Charitable | $500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Charitable | $500 |
| Moody Bible Institute | Religious | $500 |
| Prison Fellowship | Charitable | $500 |
| Soup Kitchen | Charitable | $500 |
| The Miami Project | Charitable | $500 |
| Turning Point | Charitable | $500 |
| National Glaucoma Research | Medical | $200 |
| Special Olympics | Charitable | $200 |
| Students for Life of America | Charitable | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Ida May Tafel
- Julie K Tafel-Klaus
- James B Tafel Jr
Questions people ask
Does James B Tafel Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does James B Tafel Foundation give?
$230,475 in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs James B Tafel Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ida May Tafel (Trustee), Julie K Tafel-Klaus (Trustee) and James B Tafel Jr (Trustee).
What does James B Tafel Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, health and faith communities.