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Michael & Diane Takac Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Lake Oswego, Oregon · EIN 810868870

Michael & Diane Takac Family Foundation is a private foundation in Lake Oswego, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $22,850 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $30,200 the year before.

24% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$20,65019$416,365
2024$30,20018$411,827
2025$22,85018$409,575

How to apply

Michael & Diane Takac 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Michael & Diane Takac Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Colorado.

StateGrantsAmount
Colorado9$12,300
District of Columbia1$5,000
North Carolina1$2,500
California1$1,000
Florida1$500
New York1$500
Minnesota1$300
Arkansas1$250
Oregon1$250
Wisconsin1$250

Grants paid in 2025

All 18 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
American Council on Education
Washington, DC
To support ace in its mission to influence higher education and degree-granting institutions.$5,000
Denver Rescue Mission
Denver, CO
Financial support for the denver program of helping people who are experiencing homelessness and addiction with the primary goal of seeing lives transformed through personal accountability, education, spiritual development and community relationships.$2,500
Habitat for Humanity
Golden, CO
Supporting a global nonprofit housing organization to fulfill the vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Partnering with people in local communities to help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage.$2,500
Individual
NC
$2,500
The Salvation Army
Denver, CO
To provide financial assistance to the salvation army programs which include food, utility and rent assistance, after school programs that keep vulnerable children safe and nurture their development, senior citizen programs that provide housing, social supports and daily warm meals, and shelters that offer comprehensive supportive services for men, women and their children.$2,500
Forge
Denver, CO
To support forge (kingdom building ministries incorporated) in furtherance of its charitable and religious mission, including programs that provide faith-based discipleship, leadership development, and community outreach.$2,500
Lincoln Academy Foundation
Arvada, CO
Providing financial support for the mission of lincoln academy charter school, to help students attain their highest social and academic potential through an academically rigorous, content-rich educational program in a safe, orderly, and caring environment.$1,000
Prager University Foundation
Sherman Oaks, CA
To support the charitable and educational activities of prager university foundation, including the development and dissemination of educational content.$1,000
Buffalo Hospice
Buffalo, NY
To enrich the hospice experience and provide support for patients and their caregivers.$500
Shield 616
Colorado Springs, CO
To support shield616, which was founded to provide all-day rifle protection to first responders who sacrificially serve, and to bridge the gap between them and their communities through love and prayer$500
Wounded Warrior Project
Jacksonville, FL
In support of life changin programs and services for warriors, family members, and care givers, including mental health programs, community partnerships, financial wellness, and independence programs.$500
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
In support of programs that foster transformational change in healthcare to better serve patiends through cure and connection.$300
Three Birds Alliance
Aurora, CO
To support the charitable activities of three birds alliance in furtherance of its mission to assist individuals impacted by domestic violence$300
Bethlehem Inn
Bend, OR
Providing support for a community-supported emerency shelter that provides a warm, safe place to sleep, nourshing meals, and case management services for adults and children experiencing homelessness in central oregon. The program provides shelther, meals, case management, access to transportation and work experience for its residents.$250
Crossfire Ministries
Colorado Springs, CO
To support the mission of crossfire ministries, which is a christian faith-based, non-profit organization seeking to put god's love into action, dedicated to offering hope and encouragement for a changed life by furnishing the necessities of daily living to those in need.$250
Denver Hospice
Denver, CO
To provide financial support to programs that assist those with advanced illnesses with comfort, compassion and expertise.$250
Heifer International
Llittle Rock, AR
Financial support for the mission of enhancing the capacity of vulnerable small-scale farmers, especially women, to secure their livelihoods to acheive a sustainable solution to world hunger and poverty.$250
Reach Waupun
Waupun, WI
To support reach as it strives to bring about positive, lasting change in the lives of waupun area youth. Reach commits to improving the physical, social, emotional, and economic health and well-being of waupun area youth through building relationships and providing opportunities.$250

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Michael & Diane Takac Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Michael & Diane Takac Family Foundation give?

$22,850 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $500.

Who runs Michael & Diane Takac Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Diane Takac (President), Michael Takac (Vice President), Brooke Takac Buzzi (Director) and Jessica Takac Cronan (Director).

What does Michael & Diane Takac Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and housing and homelessness.

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