The Taft Foundation
New York, New York · EIN 201232852 · Private foundation
Based in New York, New York, The Taft Foundation has awarded $46.0M across 391 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to The Arc Westchester. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What The Taft Foundation funds
The Taft Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, disability services, faith-based (jewish), and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, youth pop.
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.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Arc Westchester TRANSITION ACADEMY AND CAPACITY BUILDING | Hawthorne, NY | $842K | 2022 |
| The Center for Discovery HEALING ARTS & TRAINING INITIATIVE | Harris, NY | $600K | 2022 |
| Children's Aid GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $600K | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from The Taft Foundation
The Taft Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at thetaftfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Taft Foundation
- Does The Taft Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Taft Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Taft Foundation fund?
- The Taft Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include The Arc Westchester, The Center for Discovery, Children's Aid. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Taft Foundation give in grants?
- The Taft Foundation reported $10.8M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $46.0M over 391 grants.
- Where is The Taft Foundation located?
- The Taft Foundation is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 201232852.
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