S MARK TAPER FOUNDATION
https://WWW.SMTFOUNDATION.ORG
$186.2M
Total Assets (2024)
$7.0M
Avg Yearly Giving (2022–2024)
$21.0M
Giving on File
(3 yrs)
(3 yrs)
220
Grants on File
$93K
Avg Grant Size
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
ADRIENNE WITTENBERG S MARK TAPER FO
Phone
3104765543
Deadlines
APPLICATION LETTERS ACCEPTED FROM DECEMBER 1 THROUGH FEBRUARY 1.
How to Apply
ONLINE LETTER OF INQUIRY CONTAINING DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSES OF APPLICANT, AND INTENDED USE OF GRANT REQUESTED. FOR FURTHER DETAIL SEE WWW.SMTFOUNDATION.ORG.
Restrictions
GEOGRAPHICAL PREFERENCE TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RECIPIENTS. NO GRANTS TO INDIVDUALS
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | N/A | $156.8M | $6.2M | N/A |
| 2022 | $7.5M | $148.1M | $7.7M | 79 |
| 2023 | $6.9M | $170.7M | $8.4M | 70 |
| 2024 | $6.6M | $186.2M | $16.7M | 71 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 220 grants on record
Minimum
$3K
25th Pctl
$50K
Median
$75K
Average
$96K
75th Pctl
$100K
Maximum
$1.1M
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| ADRIENNE WITTENBERG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $261K |
| ROY WEITZ | TRUSTEE AND INVESTMENT OFFICER | $13K |
| JANICE TAPER LAZAROF | TRUSTEE AND PRESIDENT EMERITUS | — |
| AMELIA TAPER BOLKER | TRUSTEE AND PRESIDENT | — |
Grants Awarded (220 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHILDREN'S INSTITUTE INC | LOS ANGELES, CA | $1,050,000 | CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WATTS CAMPUS. | 2022 |
| CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER | WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA | $900,000 | CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN'S HEALING GARDEN. | 2023 |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA | LOS ANGELES, CA | $500,000 | CAPITAL SUPPORT TO ACQUIRE AND RENOVATE WESTSIDE HOUSE. | 2024 |
| LOS ANGELES REGIONAL FOOD BANK | CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA | $400,000 | CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR HEADQUARTERS AND WAREHOUSE. | 2024 |
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES | LOS ANGELES, CA | $300,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR THE MARK TAPER - JOHNNY MERCER ARTISTS PROGRAM. | 2023 |
| THE PEOPLE CONCERN | LOS ANGELES, CA | $300,000 | CAPITAL SUPPORT OF PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING. | 2023 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF METRO LOS ANGELES FBO WATTSWILLOWBROOK BOYS & GIRLS C | LOS ANGELES, CA | $300,000 | CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR SAFETY RENOVATIONS AT WATTS/WILLOWBROOK CLUBHOUSE. | 2023 |
| LOS ANGELES REGIONAL FOOD BANK | LOS ANGELES, CA | $275,000 | CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR HEADQUARTERS AND SERVICE CENTER. | 2022 |
| HADASSAH THE WOMEN'S ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA | NEW YORK, NY | $250,000 | CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR RENOVATIONS. | 2023 |
| BLIND CHILDREN'S CENTER INC | LOS ANGELES, CA | $250,000 | CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR RENOVATION AND EXPANSION OF CAMPUS. | 2024 |
| CENTER THEATRE GROUP | LOS ANGELES, CA | $250,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR 2024-2025 SEASON AT THE MARK TAPER FORUM | 2024 |
| VENICE FAMILY CLINIC | VENICE, CA | $250,000 | CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR CLINIC RENOVATION. | 2023 |
| CENTER THEATRE GROUP OF LOS ANGELES | LOS ANGELES, CA | $250,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR THE CTG:FWD SPRING 2024 SEASON. | 2023 |
| JEWISH FREE LOAN ASSOCIATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $250,000 | ESTABLISHMENT OF AN UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT LOAN FUND. | 2022 |
| HOLOCAUST MUSEUM LA | LOS ANGELES, CA | $250,000 | CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR MUSEUM CAMPUS EXPANSION. | 2022 |
| VENICE FAMILY CLINIC | VENICE, CA | $250,000 | CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR 16,000 SQ. FT. CLINIC RENOVATION. | 2022 |
| ST JOHN'S COMMUNITY HEALTH | LOS ANGELES, CA | $250,000 | CAPITAL SUPPORT TO EQUIP A RENOVATED BUILDING IN COMPTON. | 2024 |
| VANGUARD CHARITABLE | WARWICK, RI | $250,000 | RESTRICTED SUPPORT. | 2023 |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD LOS ANGELES | LOS ANGELES, CA | $250,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | 2022 |
| HEALTHRIGHT 360 | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $200,000 | CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR REPAIRS ON POMONA CAMPUS. | 2024 |
| HOLOCAUST MUSEUM LA | LOS ANGELES, CA | $200,000 | CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR MUSEUM CAMPUS EXPANSION. | 2023 |
| HOLOCAUST MUSEUM LA | LOS ANGELES, CA | $200,000 | CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR MUSEUM CAMPUS EXPANSION. | 2024 |
| HOME OWNERSHIP FOR PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT INC DBA HOPE | TORRANCE, CA | $200,000 | CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR ACCESSIBILITY RETROFIT FOR FIVE PROPERTIES. | 2022 |
| WEST SIDE FOOD BANK A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION | SANTA MONICA, CA | $200,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | 2023 |
| SKIRBALL CULTURAL CENTER | LOS ANGELES, CA | $175,000 | SCHOOL PROGRAMS SUPPORT. | 2024 |