The Taft Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Taft Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $12.2 million in 94 grants; the typical grant was $82,500 and the largest $600,000. 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$12.2 million
- Number of grants94
- Typical grant$82,500
- Largest grant$600,000
- Assets$240 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2024 was up from $11.4 million the year before.
19% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $11.4 million | 103 | $221 million |
| 2024 | $12.2 million | 94 | $240 million |
How to apply
The 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Taft Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 54 | $7.5 million |
| Florida | 29 | $4.6 million |
| Oregon | 2 | $105,000 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $27,500 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $10,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $7,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Aid | General operating support | $600,000 |
| The Center for Discovery | Healing arts program | $600,000 |
| The Arc Westchester | General operating support | $559,759 |
| Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad College of Law | Disability & advocacy law (dial) clinic | $482,200 |
| Arc Broward Inc | Transition and employment programs, infrastructure improvments and staff retention efforts | $450,000 |
| Brooklyn Law School | Disability and civil rights clinic | $416,661 |
| Els for Autism Foundation | Adult services | $385,000 |
| Healthy Humor Inc | Red nose docs in harlem, jacobi, and bronxcare hospitals | $379,167 |
| Cooke School and Institute | Transition to life program | $361,837 |
| University of Miami - Mailman Center for Child Development | Family navigator program | $348,600 |
| Florida Atlantic University - Card | Bridge transition program initiative of fau card | $315,608 |
| Job Path Inc | Consortium for customized employment | $303,959 |
| University of Miami - Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism & Rela | Transition & adult services | $302,692 |
| Special Olympics Florida | Support area 8 | $300,000 |
| Westchester Institute for Human Development | Community support network | $298,500 |
| Nova Southeastern University - Developmental Assessment Clinic | Nsu's developmental assessment clinic | $276,873 |
| Includenyc | Youth and transition services | $260,000 |
| Jawonio Inc | Early intervention program | $258,829 |
| Ramapo for Children | Staff assistant experience (sae) program | $250,000 |
| St Mary's Foundation for Children | St. Mary's hospital for children's ("smhc") complementary care services | $225,000 |
| Ann Storck Center | Expressive arts program and playground renovation | $220,543 |
| Children's Diagnostic and Treatment Center | Transitoning adolescents forward into tomorrow (taft) program | $220,386 |
| Joe Dimaggio Children's Hospital Foundation Inc | Enrichment and wellness program | $213,000 |
| Volunteer New York | Readiness thru integrated services engagement (rise) program | $210,928 |
| Heartshare Human Services of New York | Artshare for heartshare | $210,622 |
| Best Buddies New York | Transition & jobs program in nyc | $200,000 |
| Theatre Development Fund | Autism friendly performances | $200,000 |
| Qsac Inc | Generating opportunities for advocacy and life success (goals) program | $195,817 |
| Ahrc New York City | Care coordination pilot with nyc dss | $175,000 |
| Best Buddies Florida | Jobs and transition program | $175,000 |
| Special Olympics New York | New york city programs | $175,000 |
| Nicholas Center LTD | Westchester program | $160,000 |
| Bridges From School to Work | New york city program | $155,000 |
| Gallopnyc | General operating support | $150,000 |
| Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan | Jack and shirley silver center for diverse abilities (cda) | $150,000 |
| The Wow Center Inc | General operating support | $145,000 |
| Rising Treetops at Oakhurst | General operating support | $135,000 |
| Nicklaus Children's Hospital Foundation | Arts in healing and adaptive care programs | $120,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | Child life program | $115,000 |
| Broward Center for the Performing Arts | Artistic programming for individuals with i/dd | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Howard Rothman
- Phoebe Boyer
- William Rupp
- Joan Rothman
- Nina Bershadker
Questions people ask
Does The Taft Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Taft Foundation give?
$12.2 million in tax year 2024, across 94 grants, with a typical grant of $82,500.
Who runs The Taft Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Howard Rothman (President, Board Chair, Dir.), Phoebe Boyer (Vice President, Secretary, Dir.), William Rupp (Vice President, Treasurer, Dir.) and Joan Rothman (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Taft Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and disability.