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S Mark Taper Foundation

Los Angeles, California  ·  EIN 320516588  ·  Private foundation

S Mark Taper Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $7.7M in giving and $203.6M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 308 grants for S Mark Taper Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.

$7.7M
Indexed giving (FY2025)
$203.6M
Assets (FY2025)
308
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

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

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

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

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. Example recipients include Children's Institute Inc, Cedars-sinai Medical Center, Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Southern California. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does S Mark Taper Foundation give in grants?
S Mark Taper Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $7.7M in giving. 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. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with S Mark Taper Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.