David G Taft Foundation
Preselected recipients only
David G Taft Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $50,500 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $525 and the largest $12,600. 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$50,500
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$525
- Largest grant$12,600
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was up from $36,600 the year before.
23% 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 | $45,300 | 17 | $952,623 |
| 2024 | $36,600 | 46 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $50,500 | 22 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
David G Taft 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 David G Taft Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $13,100 |
| Ohio | 2 | $11,600 |
| Maine | 9 | $7,300 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $6,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $4,100 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $3,400 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $2,500 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson Valley Writers Center | General support | $12,600 |
| Friends of the Taft Legacy | General support | $11,350 |
| Charlotte Clubhouse | General support | $5,000 |
| Union Church | General support | $5,000 |
| Faith Lutheran Middle & High School | General support | $4,100 |
| The Friends in Action | General support | $3,100 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| NAMI Charlotte | General support | $1,000 |
| United Nations High Committee | General support | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Maine Needs Inc | General support | $550 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | General support | $500 |
| Planned Parenthood | General support | $500 |
| Center for Wildlife | General support | $300 |
| Joan G Lovering Health Center | General support | $300 |
| American Lighthouse Foundation | General support | $250 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | General support | $250 |
| Preble Street | General support | $250 |
| Seeds of Hope | General support | $250 |
| Tandana Foundation | General support | $250 |
| The Opportunity Alliance | General support | $250 |
| Good Shepard Food Bank of Maine | General support | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Leslie Smith
- David G Taft Jr
- Margo T Stever
- Katherine T Sparrow
- Dorothy T Ahlgren
- Mary A Taft
Questions people ask
Does David G Taft Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does David G Taft Foundation give?
$50,500 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $525.
Who runs David G Taft Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Leslie Smith (Foundation Manager), David G Taft Jr (Trustee), Margo T Stever (Trustee) and Katherine T Sparrow (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does David G Taft Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and environment and conservation.