Taubman Foundation for the Arts
Preselected recipients only
Taubman Foundation for the Arts is a private foundation in Roanoke, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $607,100 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $333,000. 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$607,100
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$333,000
- Assets$12.0 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.3 million the year before.
42% 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 | $7.2 million | 13 | $12.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 8 | $12.2 million |
| 2025 | $607,100 | 12 | $12.0 million |
How to apply
Taubman Foundation for the Arts 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 Taubman Foundation for the Arts funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 1 | $333,000 |
| New York | 3 | $226,000 |
| Virginia | 6 | $28,100 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic | Operating contribution | $333,000 |
| The Metropolitan Opera | Operating contribution | $200,000 |
| New York Presbyterian Hospital | Operating contribution | $25,000 |
| Taubman Museum of Art | Operating contribution | $15,000 |
| Mercersburg Academy | Operating contribution | $10,000 |
| The Society of the Four Arts | Operating contribution | $10,000 |
| Roanoke Cultural Endowment | Operating contribution | $10,000 |
| North Cross School | Operating contribution | $1,500 |
| HSS Foundation | Operating contribution | $1,000 |
| Temple Emanuel | Operating contribution | $1,000 |
| Roanoke Jewish Federation | Operating contribution | $500 |
| Roanoke Public Library Foundation | Operating contribution | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Nicholas F Taubman
- Eugenia L Taubman
- John G Rocovich Jr
- Dennis A Barbour
- Marc E Taubman
- Lara L Taubman
Questions people ask
Does Taubman Foundation for the Arts accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Taubman Foundation for the Arts give?
$607,100 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Taubman Foundation for the Arts?
Its 2025 filing lists Nicholas F Taubman (President, Sec, Treas), Eugenia L Taubman (VP, Asst Sec, Director), John G Rocovich Jr (Asst Treas, Director) and Dennis A Barbour (Asst Treas, Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Taubman Foundation for the Arts fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, arts and culture and faith communities.