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S Mark Taper Foundation

Los Angeles, California  ·  EIN 320516588  ·  Private foundation

S Mark Taper Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $5.9M in annual giving against $101.5M in assets. This page documents the 308 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for S Mark Taper Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$5.9M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$101.5M
Total assets
308
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What S Mark Taper Foundation funds

S Mark Taper Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, early childhood education, education, environment & conservation, health care, and related causes.

Arts & CultureEarly Childhood EducationEducationEnvironment & ConservationHealth CareHigher EducationHousing DevelopmentHousing & HomelessnessMental HealthYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children.

children

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for S Mark Taper Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Children's Institute Inc
CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WATTS CAMPUS.
Los Angeles, CA$1.1M2022
Cedars-sinai Medical Center
CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN'S HEALING GARDEN.
West Hollywood, CA$900K2023
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Southern California
CAPITAL SUPPORT TO ACQUIRE AND RENOVATE WESTSIDE HOUSE.
Los Angeles, CA$500K2024
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR HEADQUARTERS AND WAREHOUSE.
City of Industry, CA$400K2024
Skirball Cultural Center
RENOVATION OF THE MARK TAPER FOUNDATION COURTYARD.
Los Angeles, CA$400K2020
American National Red Cross Fbo American Red Cross Los Angeles Region
CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR DOWNTOWN HEADQUARTERS.
Los Angeles, CA$380K2020
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR THE MARK TAPER - JOHNNY MERCER ARTISTS PROGRAM.
Los Angeles, CA$300K2023
The People Concern
CAPITAL SUPPORT OF PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING.
Los Angeles, CA$300K2023
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles Fbo Wattswillowbrook Boys & Girls C
CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR SAFETY RENOVATIONS AT WATTS/WILLOWBROOK CLUBHOUSE.
Los Angeles, CA$300K2023
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR HEADQUARTERS AND SERVICE CENTER.
Los Angeles, CA$275K2022
Holocaust Museum La
CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR MUSEUM CAMPUS EXPANSION.
Los Angeles, CA$250K2022
Planned Parenthood Los Angeles
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
Los Angeles, CA$250K2022
Venice Family Clinic
CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR 16,000 SQ. FT. CLINIC RENOVATION.
Venice, CA$250K2022
Jewish Free Loan Association
ESTABLISHMENT OF AN UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT LOAN FUND.
Los Angeles, CA$250K2022
Hadassah the Women's Zionist Organization of America
CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR RENOVATIONS.
New York, NY$250K2023

S Mark Taper Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$5.9M
2022$7.5M
2023$6.9M
2024$6.6M

How to apply for funding from S Mark Taper Foundation

From S Mark Taper Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“APPLICATION LETTERS ACCEPTED FROM DECEMBER 1 THROUGH FEBRUARY 1.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at smtfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about S Mark Taper Foundation

Does S Mark Taper Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — S Mark Taper Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does S Mark Taper Foundation fund?
S Mark Taper Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Children's Institute Inc, Cedars-sinai Medical Center, Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Southern California. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does S Mark Taper Foundation give in grants?
S Mark Taper Foundation reported $5.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $27.0M over 308 grants.
Where is S Mark Taper Foundation located?
S Mark Taper Foundation is based in Los Angeles, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 320516588.
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About this profile. This page is built from S Mark Taper Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with S Mark Taper Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.