The Taishoff Family Foundation Inc
The Taishoff Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. In 2024, it made 24 grants totaling $1,656,500 to organizations including universities, schools, disability-focused organizations, and other nonprofits.
The Taishoff Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Taishoff Family Foundation Inc gave $1.7M across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $69K), top state New York. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,656,500
- +90.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $69,021
- +90.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $24,400
- Total assets
- $23,513,920
- -4.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (6 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (34% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Taishoff Family Foundation Inc
- Contact
Application contact: Robert Taishoff
Mailing address: 228 Mountain Laurel Lane, Annapolis, MD 21409
Phone: (239) 261-2660
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Taishoff Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Syracuse University ($515K). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
112 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 112 (66%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were distributed primarily to recipients in New York and Maryland, each accounting for 34% of the total. Recipients in the District of Columbia accounted for 10%, California 8%, and Pennsylvania 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Taishoff Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 24 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $51K; repeat grants $75K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $24K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 156% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $870K (2023) to $1.7M (2021). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | To support organization's mission | $515,000 |
| Promise Landing Farm Inc Upper Marlboro, MD | To support organization's mission | $375,500 |
| St Dunstan's Episcopal Church San Diego, CA | To support organization's mission | $140,000 |
| Messiah University Mechanicsburg, PA | To support organization's mission | $100,000 |
| Syracuse - Lacrosse Hall of Fame Washington, DC | To support organization's mission | $100,000 |
| Annapolis Area Christian School Severn, MD | To support organization's mission | $58,000 |
| Broadcaster's Foundation of America New York, NY | To support organization's mission | $55,000 |
| Bay Ridge Christian Church Annapolis, MD | To support organization's mission | $50,000 |
| National Down Syndrome Society Washington, DC | To support organization's mission | $50,000 |
| Frontline Pheonix Foundation Cambridge, MD | To support organization's mission | $40,000 |
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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 | $23,513,920 | $2,055,100 | $3,356,677 | $1,656,500 | 24 | $2,398,812 | $1,097,224 | $1,540,366 |
| 2023 | $24,517,212 | $1,023,815 | $1,882,869 | $870,000 | 24 | $1,159,426 | $300,442 | $1,488,735 |
| 2022 | $25,356,182 | $716,052 | $2,300,417 | $1,349,260 | 17 | $1,634,307 | $53,788 | $1,551,881 |
| 2021 | $26,940,547 | $4,761,769 | $2,510,507 | $1,671,396 | 23 | $1,898,164 | $4,184,079 | $1,659,156 |
| 2020 | $24,690,621 | $2,417,669 | $2,284,815 | $1,461,945 | 24 | — | $1,876,855 | $1,484,803 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Taishoff Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.5M 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
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose missions include higher education, Christian education, inclusive activities for people with disabilities, support for people with Down syndrome and their families, and aid to people facing illness, accidents, or other serious hardship.
For example, Promise Landing Farm describes its work as bringing together people of all capabilities through activities with horses, serving people with disabilities, veterans, military families, and first responders. The National Down Syndrome Society says it works to empower people with Down syndrome and their families through policy change, resources, community engagement, and shifting public perceptions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $1,656,500. Awards ranged from $500 to $515,000, with a median of $24,400. The largest grants included $515,000 to Syracuse University, $375,500 to Promise Landing Farm, $140,000 to St Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, and $100,000 each to Messiah University and Syracuse - Lacrosse Hall of Fame. The listed grant purposes were “To support organization’s mission.”
The foundation’s filing states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations. For application inquiries, it names Robert Taishoff as the contact. The filing lists the grant program name as Taishoff Family Foundation, Inc., with care of Lynda Colbert; it does not specify application materials. Restrictions on awards are listed as N/A.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert P Taishoff as President/Chairman, Sharon J Howell as Vice President, and Kathy Taishoff as Secretary.
The Taishoff Family Foundation Inc is led by Robert P Taishoff, President & Chairman since 2022 (on filings since 2020); all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert P Taishoff
President & Chairman
President & Chair → President & Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$70K (2020) → $150K (2024)
Kathy Taishoff
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
$26K (2021) → $63K (2024)
Sharon J Howell
Vice President
On filings since 2023
30 hrs/week
$7K (2023) → $60K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Michael Howell (2020–2023) — Director · Filing note: Until 10/18/2023
- Former: Joel Miller (2020–2021) — Director · Filing note: Through 921
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 $150K, to Robert P Taishoff (President/Chairman). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Taishoff Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Taishoff Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Taishoff Family Foundation Inc gave $1.7M across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $870K across 24 grants.
What is The Taishoff Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Taishoff Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $24,400, and its average grant was $69,021, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Taishoff Family Foundation Inc that year got $51K on average.
Where does The Taishoff Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Taishoff Family Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (34%) and District of Columbia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants), Baltimore, MD (3 grants) and Annapolis, MD (2 grants).
Does The Taishoff Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on The Taishoff Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To support organization's mission" (24 grants).
Who are The Taishoff Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Taishoff Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Syracuse University ($515,000), Promise Landing Farm Inc ($375,500) and St Dunstan's Episcopal Church ($140,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Taishoff Family Foundation Inc?
The Taishoff Family Foundation Inc reported $23.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Taishoff Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Taishoff Family Foundation Inc?
The Taishoff Family Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Taishoff Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Taishoff Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3582609. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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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