Tauber Family Foundation
The Tauber Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Southfield, Michigan, established in 1993. The foundation continues the philanthropic legacy begun by Dr. Laszlo Tauber, focusing on education, biomedical research, social welfare, and mental health. The organization operates as a civic and social organization providing training and development programs for youth.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.1M
+32.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$747K
+201.2% YoY
Grant Count
36
+3500.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$21K
-91.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on continuing Dr. Laszlo Tauber's philanthropic work across four primary areas:
- Education
- Biomedical research
- Social welfare
- Mental health
The foundation also supports Jewish federated giving programs and provides training and development programs for youth in Birmingham, emphasizing character development, discipline, resiliency, and sportsmanship.
Grantmaking
The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program, though specific application procedures are not detailed in available sources.
Average Grant
amount: Not specified in available data
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds initiatives in:
- Michigan
- New York
- Florida
The foundation maintains offices in multiple locations, including Southfield, Michigan and the North Bethesda, Maryland area.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total assets: $1,063,553
- Total giving: $747,328
- Total distributions: $363,000 (2023 data)
Previous Year Data (2023):
- Assets: $788,000
- Distributions: $363,000
- Contributions: $412,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,063,553 | $805,122 | $790,310 |
| Revenue | $2,291,592 | $565,471 | $506,575 |
| Expenses | $991,079 | $484,218 | $636,461 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $873,635 | $362,924 | $522,680 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,109,334 | $32,177 | $8,294 |
| Distributable Amount | $46,922 | $34,957 | $35,226 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key personnel include:
- Joel D. Tauber — President & Chairman
- Shelley J. Tauber — Vice-President
- Julie T. McMahon — Vice-President & Executive Director (8 hours/week, $100,000 compensation)
- Ellen T. Horing — Treasurer
- Benjamin Brian Tauber — Secretary
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOEL D TAUBER | PRESIDENT & CHAIRMAN | — | — |
| SHELLEY J TAUBER | VICE-PRESIDENT | — | — |
| JULIE T MCMAHON | VICE-PRESIDENT & EXEC DIRE | 8 | $103,846 |
| ELLEN T HORING | TREASURER | — | — |
| BENJAMIN BRIAN TAUBER | SECRETARY | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: 27777 Franklin Road, Suite 1575, Southfield, MI 48034-8265
Telephone: 248-353-0790
EIN: 38-3092417
Tax-exempt status: Since June 1993
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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