Private foundation · EIN 95-4588448 · Los Angeles, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Buddy Taub 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: 23 grants paid, $367K total, median $8,500. 35% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
23
$367K
Median grant
$8,500
Stays in CA
35%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
J Paul Getty TrustLos Angeles, CALa arts community fire relief fund$50K
The Los Angeles County Museum of ArtLos Angeles, CAMax beckmann, self-portrait (1936)$50K
Perez Art Museum MiamiMiami, FLAlicia mccarthy - untitled 2024$30K
Scottsdale Museum on Contemporary ArtLos Angeles, CABri williams - gate, 2021 mb 1994$28K
The Museum of Fine Arts HoustonHouston, TXUnknown, british, family group w/telescope 1845-1848$28K
The Museum of Fine Arts HoustonHouston, TXUnknown, french, raymond-jean-baptiste de verninac saint-maur 1855-1858$28K
Hammer MuseumLos Angeles, CAMade in la exhibition$20K
The Brent Shapiro FoundationLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$15K
Summaeverythang Community CenterLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$10K
Access GalleryDenver, COGeneral support$8,500
Artists Working in EducationMilwaukee, WIGeneral support$8,500
Arts Access North CarolinaRaleigh, NCGeneral support$8,500
ArtworksCincinnati, OHGeneral support$8,500
Beyond WallsLynn, MAGeneral support$8,500
Filter PhotoChicago, ILGeneral support$8,500
Hope Center for Arts and TechnologySharon, PAGeneral support$8,500
Kentucky Art Center & FestivalNorthport, ALGeneral support$8,500
Soo Visual Arts CenterSount Minneapolis, MNGeneral support$8,500
The Bakery Atlanta IncorporatedAtlanta, GAGeneral support$8,500
Vista del Mar Child & Family ServicesLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$8,500
The Museum of Fine Arts HoustonHouston, TXGeorge henry seeley, the gilded ball, 1910$8,190
Chai LifelineBeverly Hills, CAGeneral support$5,000
Le KorsaBethany, CTGeneral support$2,500

By state: California 8 · Texas 3 · Florida 1 · Colorado 1 · Wisconsin 1 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

Buddy Taub Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, administered in care of The Buddy Taub Foundation, tax-exempt since 1996. 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 Buddy Taub 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 Buddy Taub Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $367K across 23 grants, a median of $8,500.

Where does Buddy Taub Foundation give?

California (8 grants), Texas (3 grants), Florida (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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