The TAP Foundation
The TAP Foundation is a private foundation, based in Arlington Heights, IL. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 5 grants totaling $42K.
The TAP Foundation at a glance
In short: The TAP Foundation gave $42K across 5 grants in 2020 (avg $8K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $42,000
- Grants made (2020)
- 5
- Average grant
- $8,400
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- Illinois (92% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The TAP Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Charles Schwab Charitable Fund ($24K). Together the top 5 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 5 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Schwab Charitable Fund Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $23,500 |
| Share Our Spare Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Journeys the Road Home Palatine, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lake Geneva Water Safety Patrol Williams Bay, WI | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| USC Annual Giving Los Angeles, CA | Unrestrcited | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $44,356 | $42,000 | 5 | $1,782 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The TAP Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The TAP Foundation's 2020 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Adam Finger
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Paulette O'Malley
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Taylor O'Malley
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 TAP Foundation
How much does The TAP Foundation give each year?
The TAP Foundation gave $42K across 5 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The TAP Foundation's typical grant size?
The TAP Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,400, across 5 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The TAP Foundation give grants?
The TAP Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wisconsin (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does The TAP Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of The TAP Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The TAP Foundation's largest grantees?
The TAP Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Charles Schwab Charitable Fund ($23,500), Share Our Spare ($10,000) and Journeys the Road Home ($5,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How much is The TAP Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The TAP Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The TAP Foundation's EIN?
The TAP Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5190687. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 7, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The TAP Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-tap-foundation-morg_0f3832520226480f88299c76bf69c3d6
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