Joseph & Arlene Taub Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Joseph & Arlene Taub Foundation is a private foundation in Florham Park, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 43 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $850,000. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$850,000
- Assets$29.1 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
33% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 45 | $24.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 38 | $26.7 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 43 | $29.1 million |
How to apply
Joseph & Arlene 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 Joseph & Arlene Taub Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 22 | $1.0 million |
| New Jersey | 10 | $177,800 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $27,500 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $14,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $9,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,500 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $850,000 |
| Fund for Paterson Public Schools | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $41,800 |
| Lambda Upsilon Community Development Corporation | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $37,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $30,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $25,000 |
| Lung Cancer Research Foundation | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $25,000 |
| Temple Emanu-El | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $25,000 |
| The Cellus Foundation | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $25,000 |
| A Cure in Our Lifetime | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $20,000 |
| UJA of New York | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $20,000 |
| Play for Pink | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $16,500 |
| Staff Sergeant Joseph Daugustine Memorial Fund Inc | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $15,000 |
| Chabad of Bedford | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $12,500 |
| The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $12,000 |
| Friends of JCC Krakow | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Jewish Home Foundation of North Jersey | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Kenny Gordon Foundation | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Northern Central and Southern New Jersey | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Blood Cancer United | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| Earl Monroe New Renaissance Basketball Charter School | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $2,900 |
| Center for Food Action in New Jersey | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $2,500 |
| Evans Team | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $2,500 |
| Feeding America | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $2,500 |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $2,500 |
| Helpusadoptorg | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $2,500 |
| Memories Matters | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $2,500 |
| Stamford Hospital | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $2,500 |
| United Hospital Fund of New York | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $2,500 |
| Alzheimers Drug Discovery Foundation | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $2,000 |
| Dystonia Medical Research Foundation | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $2,000 |
| Heals | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $2,000 |
| Lewin Fund to Fight Women's Cancers | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $2,000 |
| SPCA of Westchester | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $2,000 |
| Stardust Jewish Fertility Foundation | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $1,800 |
| Community Food Bank of New Jersey | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $1,500 |
| Melanoma Research Foundation | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Arlene Taub
- Marc Taub
- Michelle Tesser
- Karen Taub
- Scott Tesser
Questions people ask
Does Joseph & Arlene Taub Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joseph & Arlene Taub Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Joseph & Arlene Taub Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Arlene Taub (President), Marc Taub (Vice President & Director), Michelle Tesser (Secretary-Treasurer) and Karen Taub (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Joseph & Arlene Taub Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and faith communities.