Funding Amount

Up to US $25,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

  • Grant funds are for one year only.
  • ETAF does not generally fund multi-year proposals.
  • Only one application per organization per year.
  • Agencies must have at least 3 years experience in delivering HIV/AIDS programs.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: General operating expenses/indirect costs/administrative cost should not exceed 20% of the request.
  • Not eligible: Projects which are not HIV/AIDS specific
  • Not eligible: Salaries and benefits (except for direct program staff).
  • Not eligible: Intermediary, “pass-through” non-profit entities for subsequent granting.
  • Not eligible: Capital Campaign requests (including the construction or renovation of buildings and the purchase of depreciable assets).
  • Not eligible: Research.
  • Not eligible: Start-up costs and organizations which are not incorporated and established for public benefit and charitable purposes.
  • Not eligible: Direct financial assistance to individuals.
  • Not eligible: For-profit entities.
  • Not eligible: Annual campaigns.
  • Not eligible: Endowments.
  • Not eligible: Universities and government agencies.

Overview

The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF) provides grants focused on HIV/AIDS care, advocacy, and education. Grants are awarded annually based on a review process, emphasizing projects that align with Ms. Taylor’s vision. Eligible organizations must have at least three years of experience in HIV/AIDS programs and can apply only once per year. ETAF prioritizes funding for direct care and prevention initiatives, while restricting support for multi-year proposals and non-HIV specific projects.

NOTE:  Grants from the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF) are made based on the periodic review of the grant requests.
Grants from the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF) are made based on the periodic review of the grant requests. Requests that are selected for possible funding are those that are deemed by the Officers to be in keeping with Ms. Taylor’s wishes to be the most appropriate use of the Foundation’s funds at the particular time that grants are made.

Eligibility

Grant funds are for one year only.ETAF does not generally fund multi-year proposals.Only one application per organization per year.Agencies must have at least 3 years experience in delivering HIV/AIDS programs.Proposal submission for direct care, prevention, and education services is by invitation only.In order to be considered for funding, all applicants must comply with ETAF application instructions, complete forms and supply requested documents.

Ineligibility

ETAF does not generally fund multi-year proposals.General operating expenses/indirect costs/administrative cost should not exceed 20% of the request.The Foundation does not fund:Projects which are not HIV/AIDS specific.Salaries and benefits (except for direct program staff).Intermediary, “pass-through” non-profit entities for subsequent granting.Capital Campaign requests (including the construction or renovation of buildings and the purchase of depreciable assets).Research.Start-up costs and organizations which are not incorporated and established for public benefit and charitable purposes.Direct financial assistance to individuals.For-profit entities.Annual campaigns.Endowments.Universities and government agencies.Fundraising activities/events.

What The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
49
Total given
$1.34M
Median grant
$25K
Range
$6,000–$100K
  • By dollars: California 20%, Michigan 7%, Mississippi 7%. Top recipient cities: Los Angeles, CA; Atlanta, GA; New York, NY.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • Mississippi Center for Justice · Jackson, MS

    Restricted to support 2025 hiv decriminalization and advocacy work

    $100K

  • The UCLA Foundation · Los Angeles, CA

    Restricted to support the research work of williams institute in modernizing criminal…

    $90K

  • Indiana AIDS Fund Inc · Indianapolis, IN

    Restricted to support the hiv modernization movement indiana in modernizing criminal…

    $80K

  • Equality Michigan · Detroit, MI

    Restricted to support the workplan in support of hiv decriminalization efforts

    $75K

  • San Francisco AIDS Foundation · San Francisco, CA

    Restricted to support the elizabeth taylor 50-plus network

    $60K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Health education

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