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David G Taft Foundation is a private trust based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is James Wachs. It holds total assets of $629K. Annual income is reported at $357K. Total assets have decreased from $832K in 2011 to $603K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 5 states, including Massachusetts, North Carolina, Nevada. According to available records, David G Taft Foundation has made 108 grants totaling $250K, with a median grant of $750. The foundation has distributed between $45K and $109K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $109K distributed across 42 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $14K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 41 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, North Carolina, Massachusetts, which account for 67% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$11K
Based on 25 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
David G Taft Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 108 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, NC, MA.
David G Taft Foundation has distributed a total of $250K across 108 grants. The median grant size is $750, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $14K.
David G Taft Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
David G Taft Foundation is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie Smith | FOUNDATION MANAGER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David G Taft Jr | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Margo T Stever | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Katherine T Sparrow | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dorothy T Ahlgren | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mary A Taft | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$60K
Total Assets
$603K
Fair Market Value
$953K
Net Worth
$603K
Grants Paid
$45K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$5K
Distribution Amount
$45K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
108
Total Giving
$250K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$750
Unique Recipients
41
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Congregational ChurchGENERAL SUPPORT | Amherst, MA | $7K | 2023 |
| Big Brothers Big SistersGENERAL SUPPORT | Amherst, MA | $200 | 2023 |
| Hudson Valley Writers CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Sleepy Hollow, NY | $14K | 2023 |
| Charlotte ClubhouseGENERAL SUPPORT | Charlotte, NC | $7K | 2023 |
| Faith Lutheran AcademyGENERAL SUPPORT | Las Vegas, NV | $5K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Taft LegacyGENERAL SUPPORT | Cincinnati, OH | $4K | 2023 |
| Greenpeace FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $4K | 2023 |
| Roof AboveGENERAL SUPPORT | Charlotte, NC | $2K | 2023 |
| Not Bread AloneGENERAL SUPPORT | Amherst, MA | $300 | 2023 |
| Family Outreach Of AmherstGENERAL SUPPORT | Amherst, MA | $300 | 2023 |
| The Hitchcock Center Annual FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Amherst, MA | $200 | 2023 |
| Amherst Survival CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | North Amherst, MA | $200 | 2023 |
| Bowdoinham Food PantryGENERAL SUPPORT | Bowdoinham, ME | $100 | 2023 |
| Partners In HealthGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $100 | 2023 |
| Tandana FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Spring Valley, OH | $100 | 2023 |
| Kestrel TrustGENERAL SUPPORT | Amherst, MA | $100 | 2023 |
| Diggity DogsGENERAL SUPPORT | Greenfield, MA | $100 | 2023 |
| Clubhouse CharlotteGENERAL SUPPORT | Charlotte, NC | $12K | 2022 |
| Summerlin Youth SportsGENERAL SUPPORT | Las Vegas, NV | $6K | 2022 |
| Ancient American ArtifactsGENERAL SUPPORT | Gwinn, MI | $4K | 2022 |
| Shakti RisingGENERAL SUPPORT | San Diego, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of Western MassachusettsGENERAL SUPPORT | Hatfield, MA | $900 | 2022 |
| Womens Film & Video IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $900 | 2022 |
| Health CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $200 | 2022 |