The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation
The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF) is a public charity based in Los Angeles, California, established by Elizabeth Taylor in 1991. It provides grants to existing organizations for direct-care services for people living with HIV and AIDS and also supports HIV education and advocacy programs.
The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation at a glance
In short: The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation gave $1.3M across 49 grants in 2025 (avg $27K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,336,760
- +10.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 49
- +188.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $27,281
- -61.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $3,734,456
- -17.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (20% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation
- Invitation Only
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Direct-care, prevention, and education proposals are by invitation only. For other applications, ETAF requires applicants to follow its application instructions, complete forms, and supply requested documents.
- Review Cycle
- May 31, 2025, for the past emergency grant cycle.
- Deadline
- May 31, 2025, for the past emergency grant cycle.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2049 Century Pk E 1400, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: (310) 315-6200
Website: https://elizabethtayloraidsfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation
Who The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mississippi Center for Justice ($100K). Together the top 10 received $608K.
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 89 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
ETAF’s 2025 filing says its grants have reached organizations in 44 countries and 42 U.S. states. Its website says the majority of its work is focused in the U.S. South and Sub-Saharan Africa. In filing year 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in California (20%), Michigan (7%), Mississippi (7%), Pennsylvania (7%), and Indiana (7%), among other states and locations. The 2025 emergency grant cycle was limited to U.S.-based and U.S.-operating 501(c)(3) direct-service organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 49 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation gives
- 24% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−9%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $623K (2023) to $1.8M (2020). In 2025 it made 49 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Center for Justice Jackson, MS | Restricted to support 2025 hiv decriminalization and advocacy work. | $100,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Restricted to support the research work of williams institute in modernizing criminal laws and penalties for people living with hiv. | $90,000 |
| Indiana AIDS Fund Inc Indianapolis, IN | Restricted to support the hiv modernization movement Indiana in modernizing criminal laws and penalties for people living with hiv. | $80,000 |
| Equality Michigan Detroit, MI | Restricted to support the workplan in support of hiv decriminalization efforts. | $75,000 |
| San Francisco AIDS Foundation San Francisco, CA | Restricted to Support the Elizabeth Taylor 50-Plus Network | $60,000 |
| Shine Bright & Live Bismarck, ND | Restricted to support the advocacy work towards hiv decriminalization. | $50,000 |
| North Carolina AIDS Action Network Durham, NC | Restricted to Support Ncaan's Work Towards HIV Decriminalization. | $50,000 |
| AIDS United Washington, DC | Restricted to support the luncheon sponsorship for aids united's 2025 aidswatch conference. | $40,000 |
| The Sero Project Milford, PA | Restricted to support sero's solution impact fund program for people living with hiv affected by hiv criminalization and the hiv is not a crime 2025 conference. | $32,500 |
| Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs (See) Inc Calabasas, CA | Restricted to support lcch's education events and organizing related to hiv decriminalization. | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,734,456 | $3,945,896 | $4,672,418 | $1,336,760 | 49 | $28,111 |
| 2024 | $4,527,661 | $4,352,154 | $4,295,720 | $1,205,024 | 17 | $107,494 |
| 2023 | $1,502,678 | $2,536,652 | $4,065,101 | $622,625 | 12 | $65,717 |
| 2022 | $2,901,279 | $6,151,411 | $4,373,648 | $1,475,715 | 5 | $14,153 |
| 2021 | $1,100,642 | $1,911,061 | $4,002,857 | $1,540,000 | 6 | $3,089 |
| 2020 | $3,417,793 | $3,895,574 | $3,451,284 | $1,795,760 | 43 | $12,540 |
| 2019 | $3,469,026 | $4,419,747 | $2,342,388 | $1,072,500 | 49 | $12,875 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
ETAF’s stated mission is to fund direct-care services for people living with HIV and AIDS, with an emphasis on marginalized communities, and to support innovative HIV education and advocacy programs. Its website identifies advocacy to modernize HIV criminal laws, climate response, women’s health services, youth sexual-health education, and HIV and aging as program areas. The Elizabeth Taylor 50-Plus Network, established with the San Francisco AIDS Foundation, addresses challenges faced by long-term HIV survivors.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations funded. The Mississippi Center for Justice describes itself as a public-interest law firm advancing racial and economic justice; the Indiana AIDS Fund says it works to end new HIV infections and improve health and well-being for people living with HIV and AIDS; and the San Francisco AIDS Foundation describes its work as promoting health, wellness, and social justice through services, advocacy, and community partnerships. North Carolina AIDS Action Network describes a focus on outreach, public education, policy advocacy, and community-building.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, ETAF reported 49 grants totaling $1,336,760. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $100,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest awards included $100,000 to Mississippi Center for Justice for HIV decriminalization and advocacy work; $90,000 to The UCLA Foundation for Williams Institute research on modernizing HIV laws and penalties; $80,000 to Indiana AIDS Fund for HIV-law modernization; and $75,000 to Equality Michigan for HIV decriminalization efforts.
Other notable awards included $60,000 to San Francisco AIDS Foundation for the Elizabeth Taylor 50-Plus Network, $50,000 to North Carolina AIDS Action Network for HIV decriminalization work, $40,000 to AIDS United for sponsorship of its 2025 AIDSWatch conference, and $32,500 to The Sero Project for its Solution Impact Fund and the HIV Is Not a Crime 2025 conference.
ETAF’s grant policy says grants are for one year, it generally does not fund multi-year proposals, and organizations may submit one application per year. Agencies must have at least three years’ experience delivering HIV/AIDS programs. Requests generally should not exceed $25,000. Direct-care, prevention, and education proposals are by invitation only. Applicants must follow the application instructions, complete forms, and provide requested documents. The policy excludes projects not specific to HIV/AIDS; research; start-up costs; direct financial assistance to individuals; for-profit entities; capital campaigns; annual campaigns; endowments; universities and government agencies; fundraising activities; and intermediary pass-through entities for subsequent grants. Salaries and benefits are excluded except for direct program staff, and general operating, indirect, or administrative costs should not exceed 20% of the request.
ETAF’s emergency grant cycle for organizations facing funding gaps opened April 16, 2025, and closed May 31, 2025. It prioritized direct-service programs for transgender communities and wrap-around health services for women and youth, particularly LGBTQ+ youth. The cycle is past.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Barbara Berkowitz as director and president; Timothy Mendelson and Quinn Tivey as directors and vice presidents; Chris Bucci as CFO and secretary; Catherine Brown as managing director; and Jacob Arman and Elizabeth Woods as directors.
The filing states that Elizabeth Taylor Cosmetics Company paid $42,920 of ETAF’s expenses in 2025. The company is owned by the House of Taylor Trust, which the filing identifies as Elizabeth Taylor’s estate. It also states that Quinn Tivey is a trust beneficiary, Timothy Mendelson is a trustee, and Barbara Berkowitz is the trust’s fiduciary.
The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation is led by Barbara Berkowitz, Director & President on every filing since 2019; 3 of 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barbara Berkowitz
Director & President
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Brown
Managing Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$196K (2019) → $318K (2025)
Jacob Arman
Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$108K (2024) → $131K (2025)
Elizabeth Woods
Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$108K (2025)
Quinn Tivey
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Mendelson
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Bucci
CFO & Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John Scott (2022–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $318K, to Catherine Brown (Managing Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation
How much does The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation give each year?
The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation gave $1.3M across 49 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.2M across 17 grants.
What is The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation's typical grant size?
The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $27,281, across 49 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation give grants?
The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation's top state is California, with 20% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Michigan (7%) and Mississippi (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (5 grants), Atlanta, GA (5 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Philadelphia, PA (3 grants).
Does The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 49 grants with a stated purpose on The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation's largest grantees?
The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Mississippi Center for Justice ($100,000), The UCLA Foundation ($90,000) and Indiana AIDS Fund Inc ($80,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation?
The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.9M.
What does The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation fund?
ETAF’s stated mission is to fund direct-care services for people living with HIV and AIDS, with an emphasis on marginalized communities, and to support innovative HIV education and advocacy programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation?
Direct-care, prevention, and education proposals are by invitation only. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation's EIN?
The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4349614. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 1, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 5, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 23, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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