Taber Scholarship Fund
Taber Scholarship Fund is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports scholarship grants to colleges and universities, with an award restriction for graduates of Greater New Bedford High School.
Taber Scholarship Fund at a glance
In short: Taber Scholarship Fund gave $21K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $21,000
- -23.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,100
- -23.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,100
- Total assets
- $554,880
- +4.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Taber Scholarship Fund
- How to Apply
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The fund’s 2023 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Bank of America Co. Philanthropic as the contact, accepts any form and materials, and states that awards are restricted to Greater New Bedford High School graduates.
- Review Cycle
- None, according to the 2023 filing.
- Deadline
- None, according to the 2023 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Bank Of America Co Philanthropic
Mailing address: 200 Federal Street, Boston, MA 02110
Phone: (866) 461-7287
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Taber Scholarship Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Roger Williams University ($2K). Together the top 8 received $17K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($4,200), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 57 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (50%), Rhode Island (40%), and Pennsylvania (10%). The filing states that awards are restricted to Greater New Bedford High School graduates.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Taber Scholarship Fund gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−19%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 77% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2025) to $35K (2023). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Roger Williams University Bristol, RI | Scholarship | $2,100 |
| Simmons University Boston, MA | Scholarship | $2,100 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $4,200 |
| College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | Scholarships | $2,100 |
| Massachusetts College of Pharmacy Boston, MA | Scholarships | $2,100 |
| Bryant University Smithfield, RI | Scholarships | $2,100 |
| Salve Regina University Newport, RI | Scholarships | $2,100 |
| University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | Scholarships | $2,100 |
| Penn State University University Park, PA | Scholarships | $2,100 |
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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 | $554,880 | $52,830 | $30,961 | $21,000 | 10 | $25,227 | $46,853 | $32,705 |
| 2024 | $531,347 | $21,424 | $39,411 | $27,500 | 10 | $34,766 | $15,416 | $33,372 |
| 2023 | $529,364 | $-969 | $45,863 | $35,000 | 14 | $39,158 | $7,833 | $32,553 |
| 2022 | $561,480 | $103,666 | $35,577 | $26,000 | 11 | $30,582 | $98,248 | $32,457 |
| 2021 | $582,863 | $38,695 | $33,464 | $23,000 | 12 | — | $34,019 | $33,044 |
| 2020 | $505,088 | $43,759 | $31,971 | $24,000 | 1 | — | $40,772 | $27,298 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Taber Scholarship Fund reported a distributable amount of $33K 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
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2025 grants were designated for scholarships. Among its grantees, Salve Regina University says it seeks wisdom and promotes universal justice; Simmons University describes itself as a community of higher learning that unites passion with purpose; and Bryant University says its mission is to educate and inspire students to discover their passion and become innovative leaders with character.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the fund made 10 grants totaling $21,000. All 10 were $2,100. Recipients included Roger Williams University ($2,100), Simmons University ($2,100), Salve Regina University ($2,100), and Penn State University ($2,100).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bank of America as trustee.
Taber Scholarship Fund's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $6K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $6K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Taber Scholarship Fund
How much does Taber Scholarship Fund give each year?
Taber Scholarship Fund gave $21K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $28K across 10 grants.
What is Taber Scholarship Fund's typical grant size?
Taber Scholarship Fund's median grant in 2025 was $2,100, and its average grant was $2,100, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Taber Scholarship Fund give grants?
Taber Scholarship Fund gives mostly in Massachusetts: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Rhode Island (40%) and Pennsylvania (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Taber Scholarship Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Taber Scholarship Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (7 grants) and "Scholarship" (3 grants).
Who are Taber Scholarship Fund's largest grantees?
Taber Scholarship Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Roger Williams University ($2,100), Simmons University ($2,100) and College of the Holy Cross ($2,100), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($4,200), which are not listed by name. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Taber Scholarship Fund?
Taber Scholarship Fund reported $555K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $33K (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.
What does Taber Scholarship Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2025 grants were designated for scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Taber Scholarship Fund?
The fund’s 2023 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Taber Scholarship Fund's EIN?
Taber Scholarship Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6418554. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 23, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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