Deadline: 3-Feb-21
Applications are now open for the 2021 S. Mark Taper Foundation’s Grant Program to enhance the quality of people’s lives by supporting nonprofit organizations and their work in the communities.
The S. Mark Taper Foundation is committed to grantmaking that aligns with the values of diversity, equity and inclusion. In order to overcome the systemic disenfranchisement of people on the basis of race, gender identity, sexual orientation and disability, they join their philanthropic partners in a continuing examination of privilege and a commitment to advancing inclusion and opportunities for all people of Southern California.
Funding Areas
The S. Mark Taper Foundation is a responsive grantmaker that typically provides funding in the following areas:
- Arts;
- Civic Affairs;
- Education;
- Environment;
- Health;
- Social Services.
Funding Information
- Small: Up to $50,000;
- Medium: Up to $50,001 – $100,000;
- Large: Up to $100,001 and above.
Type of Grant Funding
- General Operating Support (GOS): Unrestricted, core operating support that bolsters an organization’s overall mission and can be allocated as the organization sees fit.
- Program: Funding is allocated to a specific program or project within the organization.
- Capital: Funding is allocated to a physical project, such as the purchase of a building and/or land, renovating an existing building, constructing a new building, or purchasing equipment.
Eligibility Criteria
- The S. Mark Taper Foundation will consider a Letter of Inquiry from a non-profit organization that provides services in any of the following eight Southern California counties:
- Los Angeles County;
- Imperial County;
- Orange County;
- Riverside County;
- San Bernardino County;
- San Diego County;
- Santa Barbara County;
- Ventura County.
- An applicant must be certified as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. During the Foundation’s review process, equal consideration and due diligence will be given to all organizations – both those that are past grant recipients and those that have never received a grant from the S. Mark Taper Foundation.
Limitations
Grants are generally not approved for the following:
- Organizations that do not provide services in one of the geographic areas of focus.
- Organizations that have had a change in CEO/Executive Director in the last twelve months
- Charter schools.
- Universities (public and private) and community colleges.
- Elementary, middle and high schools (public and private).
- Scientific and/or medical research.
- Organizations focused on specific diseases (e.g., diabetes, heart disease).
- Endowment funds.
- Government agencies.
- Grants to pass-through organizations or foundations which redistribute donated funds.
- Hospitals/hospital foundations.
- Elections, political candidates, or political campaigns.
- Documentary filmmaking or television programming.
- Direct aid to individuals.
For more information, visit http://www.smtfoundation.org/guidelines.html
