Joseph R Takats Foundation
The Joseph R Takats Foundation is a private foundation located in Wilmington, Delaware. It makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Joseph R Takats Foundation at a glance
In short: Joseph R Takats Foundation gave $113K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $113K), mostly in Delaware. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $113,254
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -99.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $113,254
- +10437.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $113,254
- Total assets
- $2,400,261
- +1.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Delaware (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Joseph R Takats Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2 Righter Parkway Suite 300A, Wilmington, DE 19803
Phone: (212) 276-7988
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joseph R Takats Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
512 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 511 grants of 512 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Delaware.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Joseph R Takats Foundation gives
- Giving fell 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $113K (2024) to $164K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $113K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached Schedule Wilmington, DE | Unrestricted Gift | $113,254 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,400,261 | $180,876 | $174,770 | $113,254 | 1 | $125,224 | $131,414 | $138,080 |
| 2023 | $2,358,913 | $91,007 | $190,383 | $132,200 | 123 | $137,300 | $34,697 | $129,426 |
| 2022 | $2,420,628 | $120,379 | $201,503 | $147,050 | 126 | $147,050 | $70,101 | $137,720 |
| 2021 | $2,522,743 | $329,499 | $228,336 | $163,850 | 135 | $165,895 | $272,680 | $158,634 |
| 2020 | $2,413,980 | $279,628 | $195,261 | $138,300 | 127 | — | $250,315 | $136,737 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joseph R Takats Foundation reported a distributable amount of $138K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported one grant totaling $113,254. The sole listed grant was to “SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE” in Wilmington, Delaware, for an unrestricted gift. With one grant reported, the median grant was $113,254. In 2023, it reported 123 grants totaling $132,200. Its 2024 filing, the latest on this page, reports 1 grant totaling $113,254.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joseph R Takats III, Lee A Takats, and Maura Lynn Leavitt as trustees.
Joseph R Takats Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph R. Takats III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee A. Takats
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maura Lynn Leavitt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Joseph R Takats Foundation
How much does Joseph R Takats Foundation give each year?
Joseph R Takats Foundation gave $113K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $132K across 123 grants.
How large is Joseph R Takats Foundation?
Joseph R Takats Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $125K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $138K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
How do I apply for a grant from Joseph R Takats Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Joseph R Takats Foundation make grants?
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Delaware.
What is Joseph R Takats Foundation's EIN?
Joseph R Takats Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1098026. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Joseph R Takats Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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