Private foundation · EIN 27-4268264 · Auburn, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lee and Carol@tager Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 29 grants paid, $16K total, median $450. 66% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
29
$16K
Median grant
$450
Stays in CA
66%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.9M

Grants paid in 2025

29 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Elks National Veterans Service CommissionChicago, ILSupport of public charity program$3,000
10000 DegreesSan Rafael, CASupport of public charity program$1,000
5cities Homeless CoalitionGrover Beach, CASupport of public charity program$1,000
Birthright LsraelHicksville, NYSupport of public charity program$1,000
Guide Dogs for the BlindSan Rafael, CASupport of public charity program$1,000
Hearing Health FoundationNew York, NYSupport of public charity program$1,000
The Trevor ProjectWest Hollywood, CASupport of public charity program$675
A Leg to Stand onNew York, NYSupport of public charity program$500
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Northern CaliforniaSan Francisco, CASupport of public charity program$500
Children of the NightLos Angeles, CASupport of public charity program$500
Norcal ResistSacramento, CASupport of public charity program$500
The Center for Violence-Free RelationshipPlacerville, CASupport of public charity program$500
The San Francisco-Marin Food BankSan Francisco, CASupport of public charity program$500
Transitions - Mental Health AssociationSan Luis Obispo, CASupport of public charity program$500
Palestine Children's Relief FundLos Angeles, CASupport of public charity program$450
Everytown for Gun SafetyNew York, NYSupport of public charity program$375
The Alameda County Community Food BankOakland, CASupport of public charity program$375
Advocates Against Family ViolenceCaldwell, IDSupport of public charity program$250
Allies Against SlaveryAustin, TXSupport of public charity program$250
Baby2babyLos Angeles, CASupport of public charity program$250
Compassion PlanetSacramento, CASupport of public charity program$250
Dave Thomas Foundation for AdoptionDublin, OHSupport of public charity program$250
EverfreeOrange, CASupport of public charity program$250
Idaho FoodbankMeridian, IDSupport of public charity program$250
OceanaSacramento, CASupport of public charity program$250
Standford Sierra Youth & FamiliesSacramento, CASupport of public charity program$250
Womens EmpowermentSacramento, CASupport of public charity program$250
Congo Refief MissionDenver, COSupport of public charity program$200
SF Lgbt CenterSan Francisco, CASupport of public charity program$75

By state: California 19 · Illinois 1 · New York 4 · Idaho 2 · Texas 1 · Ohio 1

About this foundation

Lee and Carol@tager Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Auburn, California, administered in care of Leon H Tager, tax-exempt since 2011. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Lee and Carol@tager Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Lee and Carol@tager Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $16K across 29 grants, a median of $450.

Where does Lee and Carol@tager Family Foundation give?

California (19 grants), Illinois (1 grants), New York (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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