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Tara Health Foundation is a private corporation based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is Barbara A Murphy Farella Braun. It holds total assets of $34.5M. Annual income is reported at $21.2M. Total assets have grown from $9.4M in 2014 to $34.5M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. A 100% mission-aligned, spend out foundation committed to doing philanthropy differently in service of gender, economic, and racial justice. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and District of Columbia. According to available records, Tara Health Foundation has made 390 grants totaling $37.7M, with a median grant of $50K. Annual giving has grown from $6.7M in 2020 to $8.9M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $22.1M distributed across 236 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $2M, with an average award of $97K. The foundation has supported 154 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New York, District of Columbia, which account for 57% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 26 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$69K
Largest Grant
$1M
Based on 119 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.
A 100% mission-aligned, spend out foundation committed to doing philanthropy differently in service of gender, economic, and racial justice. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 390 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY, DC.
Tara Health Foundation has distributed a total of $37.7M across 390 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $97K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $2M.
Tara Health Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. Foundation is transitioning from active grantmaking. Prospective grantees should contact foundation directly. Grantmaking now primarily occurs through anchor organizations and the Abortion Movement Fund (rapid-response initiative).
Tara Health Foundation is headquartered in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. While based in MN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 26 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Friedman | TREASURER | $20K | $0 | $20K |
| Rachel Robasciotti | BOARD MEMBER | $20K | $0 | $20K |
| Michael Penn | BOARD MEMBER | $20K | $0 | $20K |
| Kimberly Seals Allers | SECRETARY | $20K | $0 | $20K |
| Rivka Gordon | BOARD MEMBER | $18K | $0 | $18K |
| Ruth Shaber | BOARD CHAIR | $17K | $0 | $17K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$34.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$25.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
390
Total Giving
$37.7M
Average Grant
$97K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
154
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopewell FundOASIS INSTITUTE | Jackson Ms, MS | $2M | 2023 |
| Movement Strategy CenterORCHID CAPITAL | San Francisco, CA | $1.8M | 2023 |
| Business Social ResponsibilityCORPORATE ENGAGEMENT ANCHOR ORGANIZATION | San Francisco, CA | $1.3M | 2023 |
| Neo Philanthropy IncWE TESTIFY | New York, NY | $250K | 2023 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy AdvisorsCARE FOR ALL WITH RESPECT AND EQUITY | San Francisco, CA | $250K | 2023 |
| Neo PhilanthropyPATIENT FORWARD INITIATIVE | Washington, DC | $250K | 2023 |
| Rhia VenturesGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/UNRESTRICTED | Raleigh, NC | $250K | 2023 |
| Amalgamated FoundationABORTION MOVEMENT FUND | Washington, DC | $210K | 2023 |
| American Civil Liberties Union4-YEAR PILOT FOR DEVELOPING STATE LEVEL CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES FOCUSED ON REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM, GENDER JUSTICE, VOTING RIGHTS, RACIAL JUSTICE AND OTHER INTERSECTIONAL ISSUES | New York, NY | $200K | 2023 |
| 9to5 National Association Of Working WomenGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/UNRESTRICTED | Milwaukee, WI | $163K | 2023 |
| Abortion Care NetworkGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/UNRESTRICTED | Washington, DC | $150K | 2023 |
| Community CatalystCONFRONTING RELIGIOUS HEALTH RESTRICTIONS: CREATING A LONG-TERM CHANGE AGENDA. | Boston, MA | $150K | 2023 |
| Center Of Southwest CultureVALLEY ABORTION GROUP | Albuquerque, NM | $149K | 2023 |
| We2gether Creating ChangeGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/UNRESTRICTED | Oakland, CA | $125K | 2023 |
| National Partnership For Women And FamiliesGENERATING ONRAMPS FOR FEDERAL ADVOCACY BY BUSINESS ON GENDER EQUITY. | Atlanta, GA | $100K | 2023 |
| The Knights & Orchids SocietyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/UNRESTRICTED | Jackson, MS | $100K | 2023 |
| Institute For Women'S Policy ResearchPROJECT USING RESEARCH AND POLICY ACTION TO ADVANCE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH ACCESS AND WOMEN'S ECONOMIC SECURITY IN THE STATES AND DEVELOPING TARGETED MESSAGING. | Philadelphia, PA | $100K | 2023 |
| Springboard To OpportunitiesGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/UNRESTRICTED | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| University Of California San FranciscoGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/UNRESTRICTED | Brooklyn, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Ucsf - AnsirhANSIRH - TO DIVERSIFY THEIR INVESTIGATORS, AND TO CREATE A MORE INCLUSIVE, EQUITABLE, AND ANTI-RACIST WORK ENVIRONMENT. | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Wildseed SocietyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/UNRESTRICTED | Drew, MS | $85K | 2023 |
| Ultraviolet Education Fund#REPRO RECEIPTS PROPOSAL | San Francisco, CA | $75K | 2023 |
| Cary Christian CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/UNRESTRICTED | Cary, MS | $75K | 2023 |
| SistersongGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/UNRESTRICTED | Oakland, CA | $63K | 2023 |
| Teen Health MississippiGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/UNRESTRICTED | San Lorenzo, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Narrative Nation IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/UNRESTRICTED | Oakland, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Boston Medical Center CorporationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/UNRESTRICTED | Boston, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| United For RespectGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/UNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Healthtech4medicaidBOARD DISCRETIONARY - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/UNRESTRICTED | Oakland, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| UnicefBOARD DISCRETIONARY - EVERY CHILD FUND | Washington, DC | $30K | 2023 |
| Mce Social CapitalPROGRAM SUPPORT | Louisville, KY | $27K | 2023 |
| Voice Of Calvary MinistriesCOOPERATIVE COMMUNITY OF NEW WEST JACKSON | San Francisco, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Highlander Research And Education CenterPEOPLE'S ADVOCACY INSTITUTE | Oakland, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| As You SowBOARD DISCRETIONARY - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/UNRESTRICTED | Berkeley, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Tides FoundationTRANS JUSTICE FUNDING PROJECT | San Francisco, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Kentucky Health Justice NetworkGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/UNRESTRICTED | Chapel Hil, NC | $25K | 2023 |
| National Network Of Abortion FundsACCESS REPRODUCTIVE CARE - SOUTHEAST | Bay Shore, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Black Ladies In Public Health FoundationBOARD DISCRETIONARY - MELINATED MOMS | Arlington, TX | $13K | 2023 |
| The Philanthropy WorkshopBOARD DISCRETIONARY - THE PHILANTHROPY WORKSHOP RENEWAL | Chicago, IL | $12K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood South Atlantic StatesBOARD DISCRETIONARY - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/UNRESTRICTED | Essington, PA | $10K | 2023 |
| ImpactphlBOARD DISCRETIONARY - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/UNRESTRICTED | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Alliance For Media Arts CultureBOARD DISCRETIONARY - ACTS OF REPARATIONS FILM PROJECT | Spokane, WA | $8K | 2023 |
| VoteorgBOARD DISCRETIONARY - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/UNRESTRICTED | Jackson, MS | $8K | 2023 |
| Black Mothers Breastfeeding AssociationBOARD DISCRETIONARY - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/UNRESTRICTED | Detroit, MI | $7K | 2023 |