Tauber Family Foundation
The Tauber Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Southfield, Michigan. Its 2024 filing reports grants to 36 organizations, including Jewish federations and educational organizations, as well as organizations working in health care, arts and culture, wildlife, youth development, and sports.
Tauber Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Tauber Family Foundation gave $747K across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $747,328
- +201.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- +3500.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,759
- -91.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,900
- Total assets
- $1,063,553
- +32.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (51% 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 Tauber Family Foundation
- 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: 27777 Franklin Road 1575, Southfield, MI 48034
Phone: (248) 353-0790
Website: https://tauberfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tauber Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Jewish Federation of Metroplitan Detroit ($275K). Together the top 10 received $678K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 41 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 51% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan and 43% to recipients in New York. Florida received 4%, while recipients in Washington, DC, and Arizona each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
Cities
How Tauber Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1284% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $54K (2021) to $747K (2024). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $747K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Jewish Federation of Metroplitan Detroit Bloomfield Hills, MI | Fund General Program Expenditures | $275,000 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Fund Inc New York, NY | Fund General Program Expenditures | $252,390 |
| Shalom Hartman Institute of North America New York, NY | Fund General Program Expenditures | $50,000 |
| The Community Foundation for Se MI Detroit, MI | Fund General Program Expenditures | $33,334 |
| Shaarey Zedek Southfield, MI | Fund General Program Expenditures | $25,000 |
| Greater Miami Jewish Federation Miami, FL | Fund General Program Expenditures | $15,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | Fund General Program Expenditures | $10,000 |
| Meitarim Network for Inclusive Jewish Education and Integrated New York, NY | Fund General Program Expenditures | $7,500 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation Miami, FL | Fund General Program Expenditures | $5,025 |
| Detroit Zoological Society Royal Oak, MI | Fund General Program Expenditures | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,063,553 | $2,291,592 | $991,079 | $747,328 | 36 | $873,635 | $1,109,334 | $46,922 |
| 2023 | $805,122 | $565,471 | $484,218 | $248,105 | 1 | $362,924 | $32,177 | $34,957 |
| 2022 | $790,310 | $506,575 | $636,461 | $366,805 | 2 | $522,680 | $8,294 | $35,226 |
| 2021 | $913,928 | $721,621 | $237,209 | $54,000 | 1 | $142,407 | $12,148 | $27,017 |
| 2020 | $449,219 | $384,091 | $390,531 | $200,000 | 1 | — | $23,771 | $21,689 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tauber Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $47K 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 show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation describes its work as mobilizing resources to care for people in need, strengthen Jewish life, and advance the unity and shared purpose of the Jewish people. Birthright Israel Foundation says it raises funds to support educational trips to Israel for young Jewish adults. Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation says it raises funds to support health care, teaching, research, and charity care.
Other 2024 grantees describe missions that include creating connections between people and the natural world (Detroit Zoological Society), supporting children’s school readiness and family stability (Brilliant Detroit), and sustaining a world-class orchestra and musical experiences (Detroit Symphony Orchestra).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 36 grants totaling $747,328. Individual grants ranged from $250 to $275,000, with a median of $3,900. The largest awards were $275,000 to The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit and $252,390 to PEF Israel Endowment Fund; both were for general program expenditures. Other notable grants included $50,000 to Shalom Hartman Institute of North America, $33,334 to The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, and $25,000 to Shaarey Zedek.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joel D. Tauber as president and chairman; Shelley J. Tauber as vice-president; Julie T. McMahon as vice-president and executive director; Ellen T. Horing as treasurer; and Benjamin Brian Tauber as secretary.
Tauber Family Foundation is led by Julie T. McMahon, Vice President & Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Julie T. McMahon
Vice President & Executive Director
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $104K (2024)
Joel D. Tauber
President & Chairman
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Benjamin Brian Tauber
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ellen T. Horing
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shelley J. Tauber
Vice President
On filings since 2020
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $104K, to Julie T McMahon (Vice-President & Exec Dire).
Frequently asked questions about Tauber Family Foundation
How much does Tauber Family Foundation give each year?
Tauber Family Foundation gave $747K across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $248K across 1 grant.
What is Tauber Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Tauber Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,900, and its average grant was $20,759, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Tauber Family Foundation give grants?
Tauber Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (43%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants), Detroit, MI (6 grants), Southfield, MI (3 grants) and Miami, FL (3 grants).
Does Tauber Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Tauber Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (36 of 36) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Tauber Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Tauber Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Jewish Federation of Metroplitan Detroit ($275,000), PEF Israel Endowment Fund Inc ($252,390) and Shalom Hartman Institute of North America ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Tauber Family Foundation?
Tauber Family Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $874K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $47K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Tauber Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tauber Family Foundation?
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 Tauber Family Foundation's EIN?
Tauber Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3092417. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Tauber Family 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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