Grants paid in 2024
Top 60 of 94 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's AidNew York, NY | General operating support | $600K |
| The Center for DiscoveryHarris, NY | Healing arts program | $600K |
| The Arc WestchesterHawthorne, NY | General operating support | $560K |
| Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad College of LawFort Lauderdale, FL | Disability & advocacy law (dial) clinic | $482K |
| Arc Broward IncSunrise, FL | Transition and employment programs, infrastructure improvments and staff retention efforts | $450K |
| Brooklyn Law SchoolBrooklyn, NY | Disability and civil rights clinic | $417K |
| Els for Autism FoundationJupiter, FL | Adult services | $385K |
| Healthy Humor IncNew York, NY | Red nose docs in harlem, jacobi, and bronxcare hospitals | $379K |
| Cooke School and InstituteNew York, NY | Transition to life program | $362K |
| University of Miami - Mailman Center for Child DevelopmentCoral Gables, FL | Family navigator program | $349K |
| Florida Atlantic University - CardBoca Raton, FL | Bridge transition program initiative of fau card | $316K |
| Job Path IncNew York, NY | Consortium for customized employment | $304K |
| University of Miami - Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism & RelaCoral Gables, FL | Transition & adult services | $303K |
| Special Olympics FloridaClermont, FL | Support area 8 | $300K |
| Westchester Institute for Human DevelopmentValhalla, NY | Community support network | $299K |
| Nova Southeastern University - Developmental Assessment ClinicFort Lauderdale, FL | Nsu's developmental assessment clinic | $277K |
| IncludenycNew York, NY | Youth and transition services | $260K |
| Jawonio IncNew City, NY | Early intervention program | $259K |
| Ramapo for ChildrenRhinebeck, NY | Staff assistant experience (sae) program | $250K |
| St Mary's Foundation for ChildrenBayside, NY | St. mary's hospital for children's ("smhc") complementary care services | $225K |
| Ann Storck CenterFort Lauderdale, FL | Expressive arts program and playground renovation | $221K |
| Children's Diagnostic and Treatment CenterFort Lauderdale, FL | Transitoning adolescents forward into tomorrow (taft) program | $220K |
| Joe Dimaggio Children's Hospital Foundation IncHollywood, FL | Enrichment and wellness program | $213K |
| Volunteer New YorkTarrytown, NY | Readiness thru integrated services engagement (rise) program | $211K |
| Heartshare Human Services of New YorkBrooklyn, NY | Artshare for heartshare | $211K |
| Best Buddies New YorkNew York, NY | Transition & jobs program in nyc | $200K |
| Theatre Development FundNew York, NY | Autism friendly performances | $200K |
| Qsac IncNew York, NY | Generating opportunities for advocacy and life success (goals) program | $196K |
| Ahrc New York CityNew York, NY | Care coordination pilot with nyc dss | $175K |
| Best Buddies FloridaOrlando, FL | Jobs and transition program | $175K |
| Special Olympics New YorkNew York, NY | New york city programs | $175K |
| Nicholas Center LtdPort Washington, NY | Westchester program | $160K |
| Bridges From School to WorkNew York, NY | New york city program | $155K |
| GallopnycBrooklyn, NY | General operating support | $150K |
| Marlene Meyerson JCC ManhattanNew York, NY | Jack and shirley silver center for diverse abilities (cda) | $150K |
| The Wow Center IncMiami, FL | General operating support | $145K |
| Rising Treetops at OakhurstNew York, NY | General operating support | $135K |
| Nicklaus Children's Hospital FoundationMiami, FL | Arts in healing and adaptive care programs | $120K |
| Memorial Sloan KetteringNew York, NY | Child life program | $115K |
| Broward Center for the Performing ArtsFort Lauderdale, FL | Artistic programming for individuals with i/dd | $100K |
| Children's Cancer AssociationPortland, OR | Joyrx's nyc expansion | $100K |
| Daniel's Music FoundationNew York, NY | General operating support | $100K |
| Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts IncNew York, NY | I/dd programs | $100K |
| The Museum of Modern ArtNew York, NY | Access programs | $100K |
| Fantasy Theatre FactoryMiami, FL | Miami-dade county department of cultural affairs ("mdca") all kids included accessible arts experience | $92K |
| De Moya FoundationMiami, FL | General operating support | $90K |
| Tech Kids Unlimited IncNew York, NY | General operating support | $90K |
| Equine-Assisted Therapies of South Florida Inc (eatsf)Boca Raton, FL | General operating support | $75K |
| Gilda's Club of South FloridaFort Lauderdale, FL | General operating support | $70K |
| Jack & Jill CenterFort Lauderdale, FL | General operating support | $70K |
| Next for AutismNew York, NY | Next for fellows program in westchester | $53K |
| Adrienne Arsht Center Trust IncMiami, FL | Accessing the arts - adults program | $50K |
| Joyeux Foundation USPort Chester, NY | Joyeux's nyc expansion | $50K |
| Snack & Friends IncNew York, NY | General operating support, except for expenses related to snack21+ transitioning programming | $50K |
| Friends of the New York Transit MuseumBrooklyn, NY | Access programs | $45K |
| Gigi's Playhouse NYCNew York, NY | General operating support | $25K |
| The Ideal School of ManhattanNew York, NY | For unrestricted annual giving fund in leith raghei's memory | $25K |
| Children's Aid College Prep Charter SchoolNew York, NY | General operating support | $15K |
| Palm Beach Maritime AcademyLantana, FL | General operating support | $15K |
| Bowery Residents CommitteeNew York, NY | General operating suppport | $10K |
By state: New York 54 · Florida 29 · Oregon 2 · Connecticut 4 · Kentucky 1 · Ohio 1
About this foundation
Taft Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, administered in care of Rupp Associates, tax-exempt since 2004. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Taft Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Taft Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $12M across 94 grants, a median of $83K.
Where does Taft Foundation give?
New York (54 grants), Florida (29 grants), Oregon (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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