Private foundation · EIN 32-6086669 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Taber Foundation Tr

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: 14 grants paid, $105K total, median $7,500. 7% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$105K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in PA
7%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bagaduce River Equine RescueBrooksville, MEGeneral operating$20K
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical GardenPittsburgh, PAGeneral operating$15K
Family YMCACharles City, IAGeneral operating$10K
Adventist Health HospiceAltamonte Springs, FLGeneral operating$10K
Castleton UniversityCastleton, VTGeneral operating$10K
The American LegionBoston, MAGeneral operating$9,000
Tillamook Food Bank IncTillamook, ORGeneral operating$8,000
Netarts Oceanside Rural Fire ProtectionTillamook, ORGeneral operating$7,000
Blue Hill Heritage TrustBlue Hill, MEGeneral operating$5,000
New Bedford Whaling MuseumNew Bedford, MAGeneral operating$3,000
Blue Hill Public LibraryBlue Hill, MEGeneral operating$3,000
George Stevens AcademyBlue Hill, MEGeneral operating$2,200
Island InstituteRockland, MEGeneral operating$2,000
Kneisel HallBlue Hill, MEGeneral operating$800

By state: Maine 6 · Oregon 2 · Pennsylvania 1 · Massachusetts 2 · Iowa 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Taber Foundation Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Bny Mellon National Assoc Ttee, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Taber Foundation Tr 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 Taber Foundation Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $105K across 14 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Taber Foundation Tr give?

Maine (6 grants), Oregon (2 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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