Randall Taishoff Charitable Foundation Inc
RANDALL TAISHOFF CHARITABLE is a private foundation based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Its 2024 grants supported organizations in areas including education, health, arts, human services, and animal welfare.
Randall Taishoff Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Randall Taishoff Charitable Foundation Inc gave $69K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state New Mexico. 4% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $68,500
- -30.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- -3.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,635
- -27.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,288,466
- +2.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (1 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (46% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Randall Taishoff Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Cri 807 Camino De Monte Rey, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Phone: (505) 983-3387
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Randall Taishoff Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Shriners Hospital for Children ($4K). Together the top 10 received $31K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($12,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
143 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 143 grants of 143 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 46% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Mexico, 18% to Colorado, 12% to California, and 6% each to Florida and Tennessee. Listed grants also included recipients in Minnesota, Washington, D.C., and other locations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Randall Taishoff Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 26 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 96% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $69K (2024) to $98K (2023). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $69K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $12,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children Tampa, FL | Charitable Operations | $4,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Charitable Operations | $4,000 |
| Trap Learningthe Rhythmic Arts Project Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable Operations | $4,000 |
| Girls Inc of Santa Fe Santa Fe, NM | Charitable Operations | $3,000 |
| Rex Foundation San Francisco, CA | Charitable Operations | $3,000 |
| The Horse Shelter Santa Fe, NM | Charitable Operations | $3,000 |
| The Wild Cat Sanctuary Sandstone, MN | Charitable Operations | $3,000 |
| UNM Foundation Children's Hospital Albuquerque, NM | Charitable Operations | $3,000 |
| Esperanza Santa Fe, NM | Charitable Operations | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,288,466 | $114,371 | $76,730 | $68,500 | 26 | $70,354 | $108,005 | $2,201 |
| 2023 | $1,252,739 | $58,959 | $108,230 | $98,400 | 27 | $100,326 | $54,974 | $2,075 |
| 2022 | $1,302,991 | $126,042 | $91,501 | $81,250 | 29 | $83,626 | $118,776 | $71,053 |
| 2021 | $1,281,106 | $101,194 | $90,559 | $76,750 | 32 | $80,061 | $92,726 | $76,860 |
| 2020 | $1,288,682 | $71,011 | $89,231 | $70,000 | 29 | — | $66,731 | $62,986 |
| 2019 | $1,306,902 | $86,094 | $96,060 | $84,583 | 29 | — | $78,678 | $65,876 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Randall Taishoff Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included a scholarship for communication and design, support for children’s hospitals and youth services, arts and music programs, and animal rescue organizations. Grantees describe their own work in varied terms: The Horse Shelter says it rescues and rehabilitates abused, abandoned, and neglected horses in New Mexico; St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital says it advances cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment; and Youth Shelters & Family Services says it serves homeless, runaway, and in-crisis youth in northern New Mexico.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 26 grants totaling $68,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $12,000, with a median of $2,000. The largest listed grant was $12,000 to Metropolitan State University of Denver for an LBT Communication & Design Scholarship. Other notable grants included $4,000 each to Shriners Hospital for Children, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and TRAP Learning/The Rhythmic Arts Project; and $3,000 each to Girls Inc. of Santa Fe, Rex Foundation, The Horse Shelter, The Wild Cat Sanctuary, and UNM Foundation Children’s Hospital.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Randall L. Taishoff as president and treasurer, Laine C. Taishoff as vice president and secretary, and Kailer Taishoff as director.
Randall Taishoff Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Randall L. Taishoff, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Randall L. Taishoff
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kailer Taishoff
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laine C. Taishoff
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Randall Taishoff Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Randall Taishoff Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Randall Taishoff Charitable Foundation Inc gave $69K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $98K across 27 grants.
What is Randall Taishoff Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Randall Taishoff Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,635, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Randall Taishoff Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does Randall Taishoff Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Randall Taishoff Charitable Foundation Inc's top state is New Mexico, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (18%) and California (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Fe, NM (13 grants), Albuquerque, NM (2 grants) and Santa Barbara, CA (2 grants).
Does Randall Taishoff Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Randall Taishoff Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Operations" (24 grants).
Who are Randall Taishoff Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Randall Taishoff Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Shriners Hospital for Children ($4,000), St Jude Children's Research Hospital ($4,000) and Trap Learningthe Rhythmic Arts Project ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($12,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Randall Taishoff Charitable Foundation Inc?
Randall Taishoff Charitable Foundation Inc reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $70K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Randall Taishoff Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included a scholarship for communication and design, support for children’s hospitals and youth services, arts and music programs, and animal rescue organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Randall Taishoff Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Randall Taishoff Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Randall Taishoff Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5770530. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Randall Taishoff Charitable Foundation Inc 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 18, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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