David G Taft Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 31-1651175 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$50K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$500
Total assets$1.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $3,100.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
90% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Valley Writers Center | Sleepy Hollow, NY | General support | $12,600 |
| Friends of the Taft Legacy | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $11,350 |
| Charlotte Clubhouse | Charlotte, NC | General support | $5,000 |
| Union Church | Biddeford Pool, ME | General support | $5,000 |
| Faith Lutheran Middle & High School | Las Vegas, NV | General support | $4,100 |
| The Friends in Action | Durham, NH | General support | $3,100 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Oakland, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| Nami Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | General support | $1,000 |
| United Nations High Committee | Washington, DC | General support | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Washington, DC | General support | $1,000 |
| Maine Needs Inc | Portland, ME | General support | $550 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | New York, NY | General support | $500 |
| Planned Parenthood | Washington, DC | General support | $500 |
| Center for Wildlife | Cape Neddick, ME | General support | $300 |
| Joan G Lovering Health Center | Greenland, NH | General support | $300 |
| American Lighthouse Foundation | Rockland, ME | General support | $250 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Westbrook, ME | General support | $250 |
| Preble Street | Portland, ME | General support | $250 |
| Seeds of Hope | Biddeford, ME | General support | $250 |
| Tandana Foundation | Spring Valley, OH | General support | $250 |
| The Opportunity Alliance | South Portland, ME | General support | $250 |
| Good Shepard Food Bank of Maine | Auburn, ME | General support | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $50,500 | 22 |
| 2024 | $36,600 | 46 |
| 2023 | $45,300 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349103706
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1651175
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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