The Taft Foundation
The Taft Foundation is a New York private foundation that supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and funds medical enrichment programs in the New York City metro area and Southeast Florida. The website describes invitation-only grantmaking, lists grantees, and outlines funding priorities. Contact details and an "Our Team" page are provided.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A mid-to-large nonprofit with programs serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities—especially transition, employment, clinical, or arts-enrichment programs—located in the New York metro or Southeast Florida or with a clear partnership there.
Good Fit
- • Direct services or programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
- • Work focused on transition-to-adult services, employment, or clinical advocacy/clinic programs.
- • Operational scale and track record to manage grants in the mid-five-figure to six-figure range.
- • Established presence or partnerships in the New York metro area or in Southeast Florida.
- • Introductions, referrals, or an existing relationship with program staff or board members.
Geography
Grantmaking spans nine states but is regionally concentrated: roughly 61% of dollars went to New York and most remaining funds to Florida, indicating multi‑state reach with a strong NY/SE Florida focus.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a broad recipient set—94 grants to 93 distinct organizations—and across three years many independent nonprofits were funded, indicating a wide variety of grantee types and program purposes.
New Applicants
The foundation states it does not accept unsolicited requests and describes invitation-only grantmaking; although new grantees do appear each year (22 in 2024, 38 in 2023), access for an unfamiliar organization without a referral appears limited and likely relationship-driven.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
