Private foundation · EIN 82-3472336 · Boston, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Taber Charitable 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $426K total, median $30K. 33% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
6
$426K
Median grant
$30K
Stays in MA
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Newport Preservation SocietyNewpoet, RINature$200K
St Georges SchoolProvidence, RIEducation$121K
Lehigh UniversityBethlehem, PAEducation$35K
Boston Medical CenterBoston, MAMedical research$25K
Boys and Girls Club of Newport CountyNewport, RIEducation$25K
Newport Festivals FoundationEssex, MAEducation$20K

By state: Rhode Island 3 · Massachusetts 2 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Taber Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 Taber Charitable 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 Taber Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $426K across 6 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Taber Charitable Foundation give?

Rhode Island (3 grants), Massachusetts (2 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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