Botton Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Botton Foundation is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $845,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$845,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$17.7 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2025 was up from $730,000 the year before.
64% 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 | $485,000 | 11 | $13.0 million |
| 2024 | $730,000 | 11 | $16.2 million |
| 2025 | $845,000 | 14 | $17.7 million |
How to apply
Botton 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 Botton Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Hawaii.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 10 | $515,000 |
| California | 4 | $330,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Venice Family Clinic | Unrestricted general | $150,000 |
| Hawaii Farmers Union | Unrestricted general | $100,000 |
| Makai Foundation | Unrestricted general | $100,000 |
| KCRW Foundation Inc | Unrestricted general | $100,000 |
| Maui Arts & Cultural Center | Unrestricted general | $100,000 |
| Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Imua Family Services | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Maui Economic Opportunity Inc | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Hui Noeau | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Community Partners | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Maui Health Foundation | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Haiku Elementary School PTA | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Assistance Dogs of Hawaii | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Maui | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Tatiana Botton
- Etienne Mouthon
- Michael Rabkin
Questions people ask
Does Botton Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Botton Foundation give?
$845,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Botton Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Tatiana Botton (President), Etienne Mouthon (Treasurer) and Michael Rabkin (Secretary).
What does Botton Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.