Tauber Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tauber Family Foundation is a private foundation in Southfield, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $747,328 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $3,900 and the largest $275,000. 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$747,328
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$3,900
- Largest grant$275,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees97%
Giving in 2024 was up from $248,105 the year before.
97% 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 | $248,105 | 1 | $788,484 |
| 2024 | $747,328 | 36 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
Tauber 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 Tauber Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 20 | $378,063 |
| New York | 6 | $322,690 |
| Florida | 4 | $26,825 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $7,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $2,500 |
| Missouri | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Jewish Federation of Metroplitan Detroit | Fund general program expenditures | $275,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Fund Inc | Fund general program expenditures | $252,390 |
| Shalom Hartman Institute of North America | Fund general program expenditures | $50,000 |
| The Community Foundation for SE Mi | Fund general program expenditures | $33,334 |
| Shaarey Zedek | Fund general program expenditures | $25,000 |
| Greater Miami Jewish Federation | Fund general program expenditures | $15,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | Fund general program expenditures | $10,000 |
| Meitarim Network for Inclusive Jewish Education and Integrated | Fund general program expenditures | $7,500 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation | Fund general program expenditures | $5,025 |
| Detroit Zoological Society | Fund general program expenditures | $5,000 |
| The Aspen Institute Society of Fellows | Fund general program expenditures | $5,000 |
| Detroit Institute of Arts | Fund general program expenditures | $5,000 |
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra | Fund general program expenditures | $5,000 |
| United States Handball Association | Fund general program expenditures | $5,000 |
| Isha Foundation Inc | Fund general program expenditures | $5,000 |
| Brilliant Detroit | Fund general program expenditures | $5,000 |
| New World Symphony | Fund general program expenditures | $5,000 |
| The Zekelman Holocaust Center | Fund general program expenditures | $4,300 |
| Jewish Hospice & Chaplaincy Network | Fund general program expenditures | $3,500 |
| Jarc | Fund general program expenditures | $2,500 |
| Michigan Hillel | Fund general program expenditures | $2,500 |
| University of Michigan Business School | Fund general program expenditures | $2,500 |
| University of Michigan Law School | Fund general program expenditures | $2,500 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | Fund general program expenditures | $2,000 |
| Yad Ezra | Fund general program expenditures | $2,000 |
| National Jewish Center for Learning & Leadership | Fund general program expenditures | $1,800 |
| Jafco | Fund general program expenditures | $1,800 |
| Yeshiva Beth Yehudah | Fund general program expenditures | $1,800 |
| Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit | Fund general program expenditures | $1,800 |
| Congregation Beth Ahm | Fund general program expenditures | $1,329 |
| Jewish Telegraphic Age | Fund general program expenditures | $1,000 |
| Gesher Human Services | Fund general program expenditures | $1,000 |
| Detroit Goodfellows | Fund general program expenditures | $500 |
| Michigan Roundtable | Fund general program expenditures | $500 |
| Michigan Handball | Fund general program expenditures | $500 |
| Beta Gamma Sigma | Fund general program expenditures | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Joel D Tauber
- Shelley J Tauber
- Julie T McMahon
- Ellen T Horing
- Benjamin Brian Tauber
Questions people ask
Does Tauber Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tauber Family Foundation give?
$747,328 in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $3,900.
Who runs Tauber Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Joel D Tauber (President & Chairman), Shelley J Tauber (Vice-President), Julie T McMahon (Vice-President & Exec Dire) and Ellen T Horing (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Tauber Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, community development and arts and culture.