The Taiama Foundation
The Taiama Foundation is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $119K. Net investment income was $213K.
The Taiama Foundation at a glance
In short: The Taiama Foundation gave $119K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $13K). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $119,121
- -29.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,236
- -29.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $3,769,278
- +2.5% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Taiama Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Association Society of Artistic Culture ($32K). Together the top 9 received $119K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 51 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How The Taiama Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 58% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $119K (2025) to $237K (2020). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $119K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Association Society of Artistic Culture | General Support | $31,944 |
| Institute Community Paraty - ICP | General Support | $15,395 |
| Sacred Art Museum - Santa Rita Church | General Support | $14,216 |
| Music House | General Support | $14,000 |
| Paraty Tennis School Project | General Support | $12,500 |
| Renovabr | General Support | $10,000 |
| Association of Education Partners | General Support | $9,390 |
| Diocesan Mitre of Itaguai | General Support | $8,226 |
| Institution Cultural Corpo | General Support | $3,450 |
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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 | $3,769,278 | $228,501 | $138,022 | $119,121 | 9 | $119,121 | $213,135 | $204,510 |
| 2024 | $3,678,724 | $206,804 | $186,838 | $169,042 | 9 | $169,042 | $189,534 | $192,331 |
| 2023 | $3,656,589 | $34,257 | $166,430 | $151,502 | 13 | $151,502 | $78,124 | $175,845 |
| 2022 | $3,788,762 | $137,309 | $147,537 | $126,871 | 10 | $126,871 | $124,084 | $179,522 |
| 2021 | $3,798,550 | $378,027 | $195,351 | $179,426 | 10 | $179,426 | $362,831 | $201,880 |
| 2020 | $3,612,671 | $118,360 | $250,496 | $237,050 | 7 | — | $105,744 | $176,824 |
| 2019 | $3,744,634 | $665,235 | $160,315 | $137,447 | 9 | — | $145,798 | $170,180 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Taiama Foundation reported a distributable amount of $205K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Taiama Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alain Belda
Director - Part Time
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Edward Aufman
Manager - Part Time
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Taiama Foundation
How much does The Taiama Foundation give each year?
The Taiama Foundation gave $119K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $169K across 9 grants.
What is The Taiama Foundation's typical grant size?
The Taiama Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $12,500, and its average grant was $13,236, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does The Taiama Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Taiama Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Taiama Foundation's largest grantees?
The Taiama Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Association Society of Artistic Culture ($31,944), Institute Community Paraty - ICP ($15,395) and Sacred Art Museum - Santa Rita Church ($14,216), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Taiama Foundation?
The Taiama Foundation reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $119K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $205K (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.
Where does The Taiama Foundation operate?
The Taiama Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island.
What is The Taiama Foundation's EIN?
The Taiama Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1825537. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 3, 2024)
Live grants for the work The Taiama Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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