Tax Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2021–2025
Total received
$10.2M
Foundation funders
78
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2021–2025
Who funds Tax Foundation?
Tax Foundation is funded by 78 grantmakers, led by Sarah Scaife Foundation Incorporated ($2.4M), The Searle Freedom Trust ($1.8M), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($1.6M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $10.2M in grants to Tax Foundation between 2021–2025.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Tax Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Robert & Kathey Anderson Foundation | CHARITABLE/EDUCATIONAL | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Sarah Scaife Foundation Incorporated | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $600,000 |
| 2024 | The Searle Freedom Trust | RESEARCH | $400,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $361,500 |
| 2024 | The Business Roundtable Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $310,000 |
| 2024 | The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc | To support general operations | $150,000 |
| 2024 | The Lozick Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $105,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $100,250 |
| 2024 | Mark & Anla Cheng Kingdon Foundation | GENERAL | $50,000 |
| 2024 | John William Pope Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GRANT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Adolph Coors Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Aarp | Sponsorship of event | $30,000 |
| 2024 | D27 Foundation | Center for State Tax Policy and TaxEDU | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Mckenna Philip M Fdn | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Apgar Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Stephanie & Lawrence Flinn Jrcharitable | ALL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE FOR THE GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. | $20,000 |
| 2024 | The Armstrong Foundation | NATIONAL AND STATE POLICY | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Donors Trust Inc | for general operations | $14,550 |
| 2024 | The New York Community Trust | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $10,500 |
| 2024 | The Chase Foundation of Virginia | To provide general support (charitable) | $10,000 |
| 2024 | InterDigital Charitable Foundation Inc | Support of the 2024 Tax Foundation | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Sandy Hill Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Peter H Kamin Family Foundation | FUNDING | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Ctia - the Wireless Association | GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,000 |
| 2024 | The Alta and John Franks Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GIFT TO 501(C)(3) ORG | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Kelly Family Foundation | COMMUNITY SERVICE | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Robert & Kathey Anderson Foundation | CHARITABLE/EDUCATIONAL | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Tradewind Group Foundation | EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Daniel J Taylor Family Charitable Foundation | PROGRAM COSTS | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Trinity Treasure Team | SUPPORT | $2,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Tax Foundation?
Tax Foundation is funded by 78 grantmakers, led by Sarah Scaife Foundation Incorporated ($2.4M), The Searle Freedom Trust ($1.8M), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($1.6M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $10.2M in grants to Tax Foundation between 2021–2025.
Who is Tax Foundation's largest funder?
Sarah Scaife Foundation Incorporated is the largest recorded funder of Tax Foundation, with $2.4M across 4 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has Tax Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $10.2M in grants to Tax Foundation across 200 grants from 78 funders between 2021–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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