James B Tafel Foundation
Historical FunderCary, Illinois · EIN 36-3475140 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | IDA MAY TAFEL |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 895, CARY IL 60013 |
| Phone | 8474620322 |
| Form and materials | THE REQUEST SHOULD BE IN WRITING |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | THIS ORGANIZATION ONLY MAKES CONTRIBUTIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS DESCRIBED IN IRC SECTION 170(C). |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
76% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curebound Inc | San Diego, CA | Charitable | $55,000 |
| Spark Ventures | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Global Communities | Bethesda, MD | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Bethesda Hospital Foundation | Boynton Beach, FL | Medical | $25,000 |
| Tennessee Golf Foundation | Franklin, TN | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Amerson Music Ministries | Corona, CA | Religious | $10,000 |
| Cary Fire Department | Cary, IL | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Southfield, MI | Medical | $5,000 |
| Boynton Beach Fire Department | Boynton Beach, FL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Burnham Ministry | Boca Raton, FL | Religious | $5,000 |
| Mission to the World | Atlanta, GA | Religious | $5,000 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Women's Fund | Rancho Santa Fe, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Pioneer Center for Human Services | Mchenry, IL | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Impact 100 Palm Beach County | Boca Raton, FL | Charitable | $2,150 |
| Moody Radio South Florida | Boynton Beach, FL | Religious | $2,000 |
| Cc of Florida Scholarship Foundation | Village of Golf, FL | Educational | $1,000 |
| Kentucky Race Track Chaplaincy of America | Pewee Valley, KY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Perkins School for the Blind | Watertown, MA | Humanitarian | $1,000 |
| Seacrest Prsbytrn Church | Delray Beach, FL | Religious | $975 |
| Salvation Army | West Palm Beach, FL | Humanitarian | $750 |
| Animal House Shelter | Huntley, IL | Charitable | $500 |
| Buckner International | Dallas, TX | Charitable | $500 |
| Cary Food Pantry | Cary, IL | Charitable | $500 |
| Crc Recovery Foundation | Delray Beach, FL | Charitable | $500 |
| Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation | Lexington, KY | Charitable | $500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Mchenry, IL | Charitable | $500 |
| Moody Bible Institute | Chicago, IL | Religious | $500 |
| Prison Fellowship | Merrifield, VA | Charitable | $500 |
| Soup Kitchen | Boynton Beach, FL | Charitable | $500 |
| The Miami Project | Coral Gables, FL | Charitable | $500 |
| Turning Point | Woodstock, IL | Charitable | $500 |
| National Glaucoma Research | Clarksburg, MD | Medical | $200 |
| Special Olympics | Clermont, FL | Charitable | $200 |
| Students for Life of America | Fredericksburg, VA | Charitable | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $230,475 | 34 |
| 2023 | $194,050 | 30 |
| 2022 | $184,755 | 37 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600439349100325
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3475140
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.