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S Mark Taper Foundation: 84 grants to organizations, $7.7 million (tax year ended December 2025)

S Mark Taper Foundation, a private foundation in Los Angeles, CA, paid 84 grants to organizations totaling $7,661,100 in its tax year ended December 2025, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on September 21, 2026. The largest was $1,000,000 to Project Angel Food in Los Angeles, CA for capital support for a two-building campus..

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EIN
320516588
Based in
Los Angeles, CA
Assets
$203,642,245
Grants paid
$7,661,100
Tax year ended
December 2025

Grants paid, tax year ended December 2025

From the Form 990-PF filed September 21, 2026, IRS object ID 202622649349100902. It reported $7,661,100 in grants paid; 84 grants to organizations are listed.

RecipientLocationPurposeCauseAmountSource
Project Angel FoodLos Angeles, CACapital support for a two-building campus.Diseases, disorders and medical disciplines$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
Holocaust Museum LaLos Angeles, CACapital support for museum campus expansion.Arts, culture and humanities$400,000apps.irs.gov
La Family HousingNorth Hollywood, CACapital improvement project support.$275,000apps.irs.gov
Center Theatre Group of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CASupport of mark taper forum 2025-2026 season.Arts, culture and humanities$250,000apps.irs.gov
JVS SocalLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support.Employment$160,000apps.irs.gov
Apla Health & Wellness Dba Apla HealthLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support.$150,000apps.irs.gov
Beacon Housing IncLos Angeles, CARenovation of affordable housing units.Housing and shelter$150,000apps.irs.gov
Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterLos Angeles, CAExpansion of emergency department.Health care$150,000apps.irs.gov
Central American Resource Center - Carecen of CaliforniaLos Angeles, CACapital improvement project support of it upgrades.Human services$150,000apps.irs.gov
Community Legal Aid SocalSanta Ana, CACapital upgrades in the compton office.Crime and legal-related$150,000apps.irs.gov
Los Angeles Conservation CorpsLos Angeles, CAFunding for data management system.Employment$150,000apps.irs.gov
The Children's Clinic Serving Children and Their Families Dba TCC Family HeLong Beach, CAGeneral operating support.$150,000apps.irs.gov
The People ConcernLos Angeles, CASupport to convert interim housing to permanent housing.Human services$150,000apps.irs.gov
Bet TzedekLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support.$135,000apps.irs.gov
Didi Hirsch Psychiatric Service Dba Didi Hirsch Mental Health ServicesCulver City, CAProgram support for transition-age youth in glendale.$135,000apps.irs.gov
Heal the BaySanta Monica, CAGeneral operating support.Environment$120,000apps.irs.gov
Southern California GrantmakersLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support and annual membership.Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$112,100apps.irs.gov
M F Place Inc Dba My Friend's PlaceHollywood, CAGeneral operating support.$110,000apps.irs.gov
A Community of FriendsLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support.Housing and shelter$100,000apps.irs.gov
Arts for Healing and Justice NetworkMonterey Park, CAGeneral operating support.$100,000apps.irs.gov
Community Partners Fbo Maternal Mental Health NowLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support.$100,000apps.irs.gov
El Nido Family CentersLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support.$100,000apps.irs.gov
Housing WorksLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support.Housing and shelter$100,000apps.irs.gov
John Tracy Clinic Dba John Tracy CenterLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support.$100,000apps.irs.gov
La's BestLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support.$100,000apps.irs.gov
Operation Jump StartLong Beach, CAGeneral operating support.Youth development$100,000apps.irs.gov
Ready To SucceedSanta Monica, CAGeneral operating support.$100,000apps.irs.gov
Self-Help Graphics and Arts IncLos Angeles, CACapital support of warehouse conversion into a cultural center.Arts, culture and humanities$100,000apps.irs.gov
St John's Community HealthLos Angeles, CACapital support to equip a renovated building in compton.$100,000apps.irs.gov
Voices for ChildrenSan Diego, CAGeneral operating support.Civil rights, social action and advocacy$100,000apps.irs.gov
Westminster Free ClinicThousand Oaks, CAGeneral operating support.Health care$100,000apps.irs.gov
Long Beach Public Library FoundationLong Beach, CASupport of free digital book access.Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$90,000apps.irs.gov
Activities Recreation and CareNorth Hollywood, CAGeneral operating support.Human services$85,000apps.irs.gov
Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice Dba Survivor Justice CenterLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support.$85,000apps.irs.gov
Shoes That FitClaremont, CAGeneral operating support.Human services$85,000apps.irs.gov
826laLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support.Education$75,000apps.irs.gov
9 Dots Community Learning CenterTorrance, CAGeneral operating support.$75,000apps.irs.gov
Food Finders IncLos Alamitos, CAGeneral operating support.Food, agriculture and nutrition$75,000apps.irs.gov
Homeless Health Care Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support.Human services$75,000apps.irs.gov
Southern California Center for Nonprofit ManagementLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support.Community improvement and capacity building$75,000apps.irs.gov
The Fid Group Dba Friends in DeedPasadena, CAProgram support of eviction prevention and rental assistance.$60,000apps.irs.gov
Alianza TranslatinxSanta Ana, CAGeneral operating support.$50,000apps.irs.gov
Antelope Valley Partners for HealthLancaster, CAGeneral operating support.Community improvement and capacity building$50,000apps.irs.gov
Blind Children's Center IncLos Angeles, CAExpansion and renovation of early childhood education campus.$50,000apps.irs.gov
California Aquatic Therapy & Wellness Center IncLong Beach, CAGeneral operating support.Recreation and sports$50,000apps.irs.gov
Central Coast Alliance United for A Sustainable EconomyVentura, CAGeneral operating support.Community improvement and capacity building$50,000apps.irs.gov
Deaf West Theatre Company IncStudio City, CAGeneral operating support.Arts, culture and humanities$50,000apps.irs.gov
Flintridge CenterPasadena, CAGeneral operating support.Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$50,000apps.irs.gov
Galilee CenterMecca, CAGeneral operating support.Human services$50,000apps.irs.gov
Green Room Theatre CompanyPalm Desert, CAGeneral operating support.Arts, culture and humanities$50,000apps.irs.gov
Habitat for Humanity of the Coachella Valley IncPalm Desert, CAProgram support of housing insecurity prevention.$50,000apps.irs.gov
Healthcare and Elder Law Programs CorporationTorrance, CAGeneral operating support.$50,000apps.irs.gov
Hope in A SuitcaseLos Angeles, CAProgram support of hope closets and filled personalized bags.$50,000apps.irs.gov
Latino Theater CompanyLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support.Arts, culture and humanities$50,000apps.irs.gov
Los Angeles Regional Food BankCity of Industry, CARenovation of headquarters and warehouse in the city of industry.$50,000apps.irs.gov
Orangewood FoundationSanta Ana, CAProgram support of hope's corner.Crime and legal-related$50,000apps.irs.gov
Pico Union Project IncLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support.Community improvement and capacity building$50,000apps.irs.gov
Program for Torture VictimsLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support.Human services$50,000apps.irs.gov
Reading Is Fundamental of Southern California IncLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support.Education$50,000apps.irs.gov
Reading LegaciesSan Diego, CAGeneral operating support.Youth development$50,000apps.irs.gov
Southern California Grantmakers Fbo Black Equity CollectiveLos Angeles, CASupport funding of disaster response/recovery gis mapping.$50,000apps.irs.gov
The MR Holland's Opus FoundationBurbank, CAProgram support for lausd schools.$50,000apps.irs.gov
Upward Bound HouseSanta Monica, CAGeneral operating support.$50,000apps.irs.gov
Urban TXT Teens Exploring TechnologyLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support.Youth development$50,000apps.irs.gov
We Spark IncSherman Oaks, CAGeneral operating support.Human services$50,000apps.irs.gov
Ground EducationSignal Hill, CAGeneral operating support.$40,000apps.irs.gov
United States Adaptive Recreation CenterBig Bear Lake, CAGeneral operating support.Recreation and sports$40,000apps.irs.gov
Onefuture Coachella ValleyPalm Desert, CAProgram support for college and career development.Education$35,000apps.irs.gov
Vanguard CharitableWarwick, RIRestricted support.$32,000apps.irs.gov
Casa Treatment CenterPasadena, CAProgram support through scholarships for low-income individuals.Mental health and crisis intervention$30,000apps.irs.gov
Civil Rights Institute of Southern CaliforniaRiverside, CAProgram support for inland empire high school students.Arts, culture and humanities$30,000apps.irs.gov
Reins of HopeSanta Paula, CAGeneral operating support.$30,000apps.irs.gov
Spay-Neuter Action ProjectSan Diego, CAProgram support at three tribal reservations in san diego county.$30,000apps.irs.gov
Dogs On DeploymentEscondido, CAGeneral operating support.$25,000apps.irs.gov
East Los Angeles Women's CenterLos Angeles, CACapital support for administrative headquarters in commerce.$25,000apps.irs.gov
GirlLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support.$25,000apps.irs.gov
Hadassah the Women's Zionist Organization of AmericaNew York, NYCapital support for renovations of los angeles building.$25,000apps.irs.gov
Our Big Kitchen Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support.Food, agriculture and nutrition$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Shaw Community Transformation Corporation Dba Creating Justice LaLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support.$25,000apps.irs.gov
Urban Voices ProjectLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support.Human services$25,000apps.irs.gov
Villa Esperanza ServicesPasadena, CACapital support for renovation and expansion of pasadena campus.Education$25,000apps.irs.gov
Council On FoundationsPhiladelphia, PAAnnual membership.$9,000apps.irs.gov
Los Angeles County Museum of Art Dba LacmaLos Angeles, CAAnnual membership.$5,000apps.irs.gov
Peak GrantmakingWashington, DCAnnual membership.Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$3,000apps.irs.gov

Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024

From the Form 990-PF filed August 21, 2025, IRS object ID 202512339349101301. It reported $6,632,800 in grants paid; 71 grants to organizations are listed.

RecipientLocationPurposeCauseAmountSource
Ronald McDonald House Charities Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CACapital support to acquire and renovate westside house.$500,000apps.irs.gov
Los Angeles Regional Food BankCity of Industry, CACapital support for headquarters and warehouse.$400,000apps.irs.gov
Blind Children's Center IncLos Angeles, CACapital support for renovation and expansion of campus.$250,000apps.irs.gov
Center Theatre GroupLos Angeles, CAProgram support for 2024-2025 season at the mark taper forum$250,000apps.irs.gov
St John's Community HealthLos Angeles, CACapital support to equip a renovated building in compton.$250,000apps.irs.gov
Healthright 360San Francisco, CACapital support for repairs on pomona campus.$200,000apps.irs.gov
Holocaust Museum LaLos Angeles, CACapital support for museum campus expansion.Arts, culture and humanities$200,000apps.irs.gov
Skirball Cultural CenterLos Angeles, CASchool programs support.Arts, culture and humanities$175,000apps.irs.gov
Kidspace A Participartory MuseumPasadena, CACapital support for s. mark taper foundation early childhood learning center renovation.$165,000apps.irs.gov
Feeding America Riverside and San Bernardino CountiesRiverside, CAGeneral operating support.Food, agriculture and nutrition$150,000apps.irs.gov
Food Share IncOxnard, CAGeneral operating support.$150,000apps.irs.gov
Inner-City ArtsLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support.Arts, culture and humanities$150,000apps.irs.gov
Planned Parenthood-Orange and San Bernardino Counties IncAnaheim, CAGeneral operating support.Health care$150,000apps.irs.gov
Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange CountyIrvine, CAGeneral operating support.Food, agriculture and nutrition$150,000apps.irs.gov
Variety Boys and Girls ClubLos Angeles, CACapital support for installation of solar panels at clubhouse.$150,000apps.irs.gov
Villa Esperanza ServicesPasadena, CACapital support for renovation and expansion of pasadena campus.Education$125,000apps.irs.gov
Advancement Through Opportunity and Knowledge Incorporated Dba Cyfc -Los Angeles, CAGeneral operating support.$100,000apps.irs.gov
California Rural Legal Assistance IncModesto, CASupport of health consumer center program.Crime and legal-related$100,000apps.irs.gov
Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterLos Angeles, CACapital support for children's healing garden.Health care$100,000apps.irs.gov
Geffen Playhouse IncLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support.Arts, culture and humanities$100,000apps.irs.gov
Hollywood Food CoalitionLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support.$100,000apps.irs.gov
Legal Aid Foundation of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CACapital support for construction of east los angeles office.Crime and legal-related$100,000apps.irs.gov
Los Angeles LGBT CenterLos Angeles, CASupport of the intergenerational culinary arts training program.$100,000apps.irs.gov
Los Angeles Parks FoundationLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support.Recreation and sports$100,000apps.irs.gov
Mixteco Indigena Community Organizing Project (micop)Oxnard, CAGeneral operating support.$100,000apps.irs.gov
Northeast Community ClinicAlhambra, CAGeneral operating support.$100,000apps.irs.gov
Pasadena Senior CenterPasadena, CAFunding for security upgrades.Human services$100,000apps.irs.gov
People Assisting the Homeless Dba PathLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support.$100,000apps.irs.gov
United Friends of the ChildrenLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support.Human services$100,000apps.irs.gov
Carousel Ranch IncAgua Dulce, CAGeneral operating support.Youth development$75,000apps.irs.gov
College Access PlanPasadena, CAGeneral operating support.Education$75,000apps.irs.gov
East Los Angeles Women's CenterLos Angeles, CACapital support for administrative headquarters in commerce.$75,000apps.irs.gov
First Star IncLos Angeles, CASupport of college access program.Human services$75,000apps.irs.gov
Good Plus Foundation IncLos Angeles, CASupport of los angeles programming.$75,000apps.irs.gov
Harbor Community Clinic Inc Dba Harbor Community Health CentersSan Pedro, CAGeneral operating support.$75,000apps.irs.gov
Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CASupport funding for sleepaway camp.Youth development$75,000apps.irs.gov
Open Paths Counseling CenterInglewood, CAGeneral operating support.Mental health and crisis intervention$75,000apps.irs.gov
Saje (strategic Actions for A Just Economy)Los Angeles, CAGeneral operating support.$75,000apps.irs.gov
Young & HealthyPasadena, CASupport funding for dental servicesHealth care$75,000apps.irs.gov
Fotc-Los Angeles Aka Friends of the Children - Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support of los angeles chapter.$70,000apps.irs.gov
Exceptional Children's FoundationCulver City, CAEmployment program support.$60,000apps.irs.gov
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles Fbo Wattswillowbrook Boys & Girls CLos Angeles, CACapital support for safety renovations at watts/willowbrook clubhouse.$50,000apps.irs.gov
Camp Laurel Foundation Inc Dba the Laurel FoundationPasadena, CAGeneral operating support.$50,000apps.irs.gov
Center for Restorative Justice WorksMontebello, CASupport of get on the bus transportation program.Mental health and crisis intervention$50,000apps.irs.gov
Community Partners Fbo Las Fotos ProjectLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support.$50,000apps.irs.gov
Community Partners Fbo the Civics CenterLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support.$50,000apps.irs.gov
Connie Rice Institute for Urban PeaceLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support.Crime and legal-related$50,000apps.irs.gov
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Orange County IncOrange, CAGeneral operating support.Civil rights, social action and advocacy$50,000apps.irs.gov
Happy Trails for KidsSanta Monica, CAGeneral operating support.Human services$50,000apps.irs.gov
Karsh Family Social Service Center IncLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support.Human services$50,000apps.irs.gov
Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History FoundationLos Angeles, CASupport of steam educational programs.Arts, culture and humanities$50,000apps.irs.gov
National Council of Jewish Women-Los Angeles Section National Council of JeLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support of los angeles programs.$50,000apps.irs.gov
Orange County Coastkeeper Fbo Inland Empire WaterkeeperRiverside, CASupport funding for environmental education program.$50,000apps.irs.gov
The Whole Child - Mental Health & Housing ServicesWhittier, CAGeneral operating support.Health care$50,000apps.irs.gov
Watts of Power Founation CorpLos Angeles, CASupport funding of lausd and hawthorne teacher stipends.$50,000apps.irs.gov
Student Lunchbox IncLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support.Food, agriculture and nutrition$45,000apps.irs.gov
Community Partners Fbo College Access Readiness & Success (cars)Los Angeles, CAGeneral operating support.$30,000apps.irs.gov
San Pedro City BalletSan Pedro, CAGeneral operating support.Arts, culture and humanities$30,000apps.irs.gov
Arts & Services for the Disabled Inc Dba Able Arts WorkLong Beach, CACapital support for building renovation in long beach.$25,000apps.irs.gov
Friends of Levitt Pavilion - City of AngelsLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support.$25,000apps.irs.gov
Hadassah the Women's Zionist Organization of America IncNew York, NYCapital support for renovations of los angeles building.$25,000apps.irs.gov
Makers HubSan Pedro, CAGeneral operating support.$25,000apps.irs.gov
Neighborhood Housing Services of the Inland Empire IncSan Bernardino, CAProgram support to promote home ownership.$25,000apps.irs.gov
Boys & Girls Club of Capistrano ValleySan Juan Capistrano, CAMental health program support.Youth development$20,000apps.irs.gov
Breast Cancer AngelsHuntington Beach, CAEmergency financial support program funding.Mental health and crisis intervention$20,000apps.irs.gov
Elevate Your G A M ELos Angeles, CAMentoring program support.Youth development$20,000apps.irs.gov
Wellnest Emotional Health & WellnessLos Angeles, CACapital support for permanent housing construction.Human services$20,000apps.irs.gov
Code Read IncCanyon Country, CAPrrogram support for book fairs.Education$10,000apps.irs.gov
Southern California GrantmakersLos Angeles, CAAnnual membershipPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$9,800apps.irs.gov
Los Angeles County Museum of Art Dba LacmaLos Angeles, CAAnnual membership$5,000apps.irs.gov
Peak GrantmakingWashington, DCAnnual membershipPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$3,000apps.irs.gov

Causes funded

From grants whose recipient has a cause.

States funded

Recipient stateGranted
California$14,196,900
New York$50,000
Rhode Island$32,000
Pennsylvania$9,000
District of Columbia$6,000

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