Edmund G Taussig Frances Kath Taussig
Edmund G Taussig Frances Kath Taussig is a private foundation based in Bedminster, New Jersey. Its 2025 filing describes support for animal welfare organizations and scholarships for post-secondary education.
Edmund G Taussig Frances Kath Taussig at a glance
In short: Edmund G Taussig Frances Kath Taussig gave $184K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in New Jersey. 11% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $184,000
- +28.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- -28.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,222
- +78.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $581,287
- +165.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (2 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (69% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Edmund G Taussig Frances Kath Taussig
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing lists Dennis Taussig as the contact and requests a letter with history. It states that there are no deadlines and that awards support animal welfare organizations and provide scholarships for post-secondary education.
- Contact
Application contact: Dennis Taussig
Mailing address: 43 Garfield Place, Massapequa, NY 11758
Phone: (516) 451-9702
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edmund G Taussig Frances Kath Taussig funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Marine Mammal Stranding Center ($25K). Together the top 10 received $145K.
Grant Size Distribution
108 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 108 grants of 108 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 15% to New York, 8% to Virginia, and 8% to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Edmund G Taussig Frances Kath Taussig open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 18 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 89% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 442% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2020) to $184K (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $184K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Mammal Stranding Center Brigantine, NJ | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Hunters Helping the Hungry Lebanon, NJ | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Last Hope Inc Wantagh, NJ | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Alexandria, VA | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Kelsey Charity Run Inc Somerville, NJ | General Operating | $15,000 |
| The Seeing Eye Inc Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Finderne Rescue Squad Bridgewater, NJ | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Arc of Somerset Country Manville, NJ | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald Camp Bedminster, NJ | General Operating | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army West Nyeck, NY | General Operating | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $581,287 | $743,716 | $192,861 | $184,000 | 18 | $188,104 | $276,160 | $18,295 |
| 2024 | $218,981 | $48,243 | $154,498 | $143,500 | 25 | $148,142 | $44,022 | $19,777 |
| 2023 | $323,268 | $96,619 | $75,934 | $67,000 | 24 | $71,225 | $91,919 | $21,425 |
| 2022 | $301,643 | $39,404 | $41,858 | $33,960 | 21 | $36,491 | $14,455 | $23,816 |
| 2021 | $304,155 | $43,388 | $39,397 | $31,500 | 20 | $34,026 | $17,635 | $26,804 |
| 2020 | $300,143 | $29,533 | $37,086 | $30,000 | 20 | — | $4,951 | $22,029 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edmund G Taussig Frances Kath Taussig reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing identifies animal welfare and post-secondary scholarships as areas for support. Its 2025 grants also went to organizations with other missions. For example, the Marine Mammal Stranding Center describes its work as rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing stranded, sick, or injured marine mammals and sea turtles. Somerset Children’s Center says it provides therapy and case management for children with special needs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 18 grants totaling $184,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest grant was $25,000 to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center. Other grants included $15,000 each to Hunters Helping the Hungry, Last Hope Inc, the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, Kelsey Charity Run, The Seeing Eye, and Finderne Rescue Squad. The listed grants were for general operating support.
In 2024, it awarded 25 grants totaling $143,500; in 2023, it awarded 24 grants totaling $67,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Judy Cosentino, Dennis Taussig, Karyl Taussig, and Catherine Denning as co-trustees.
Edmund G Taussig Frances Kath Taussig's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Catherine Denning
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Taussig
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judy Cosentino
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karyl Taussig
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Frances K. Taussig (2020–2024) — Co-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Edmund G Taussig Frances Kath Taussig
How much does Edmund G Taussig Frances Kath Taussig give each year?
Edmund G Taussig Frances Kath Taussig gave $184K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $144K across 25 grants.
What is Edmund G Taussig Frances Kath Taussig's typical grant size?
Edmund G Taussig Frances Kath Taussig's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,222, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Edmund G Taussig Frances Kath Taussig that year got $6K on average.
Where does Edmund G Taussig Frances Kath Taussig give grants?
Edmund G Taussig Frances Kath Taussig gives mostly in New Jersey: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (15%) and Virginia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bridgewater, NJ (4 grants).
Does Edmund G Taussig Frances Kath Taussig give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Edmund G Taussig Frances Kath Taussig's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Edmund G Taussig Frances Kath Taussig's largest grantees?
Edmund G Taussig Frances Kath Taussig's largest 2025 grantees include Marine Mammal Stranding Center ($25,000), Hunters Helping the Hungry ($15,000) and Last Hope Inc ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Edmund G Taussig Frances Kath Taussig?
Edmund G Taussig Frances Kath Taussig reported $581K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $188K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Edmund G Taussig Frances Kath Taussig fund?
The filing identifies animal welfare and post-secondary scholarships as areas for support. Its 2025 grants also went to organizations with other missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edmund G Taussig Frances Kath Taussig?
The 2025 filing lists Dennis Taussig as the contact and requests a letter with history. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Edmund G Taussig Frances Kath Taussig's EIN?
Edmund G Taussig Frances Kath Taussig's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3552982. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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