S. Mark Taper Foundation
A family foundation carrying one man's name into the quiet, unglamorous support that keeps community nonprofits standing.
Financial profile
S. Mark Taper Foundation · EIN 32-0516588 · 501(c)(3)
| Fiscal year | Total revenue | Contributions | Program services | Total expenses | Net assets | Year end |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $8,374,826 | $9,309,803 | $169,656,309 | Dec 2023 | ||
| FY2022 | $7,706,659 | $9,704,637 | $146,679,604 | Dec 2022 | ||
| FY2021 | $17,411,120 | $8,115,894 | $110,502,578 | Dec 2021 | ||
| FY2020 | $6,225,096 | $7,904,978 | $101,191,850 | Dec 2020 | ||
| FY2019 | $5,458,217 | $8,147,124 | $102,871,732 | Dec 2019 |
Figures exactly as reported. A blank cell was blank on the form. The fiscal year links to the filing.
Peer societies
Five societies S. Mark Taper Foundation is read alongside.
AF
Ahmanson Foundation
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EF
The Eisner Foundation
A family foundation founded by Michael and Jane Eisner, uniquely devoted to intergenerational programs that…
CF
Cullen Foundation
A Houston philanthropy since 1947, sustaining the city's leading institutions in education, health, arts, and…
BF
Boettcher Foundation
A statewide Colorado foundation operating for more than 85 years, investing in Colorado through its flagship…
DBHF
Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation
The family foundation of Discount Tire founder Bruce Halle and his wife Diane, reinvesting in the communities…
Who backs SMTF
No public supporter list found as of September 2026.
The outside view
A family foundation carrying one man's name into the quiet, unglamorous support that keeps community nonprofits standing.
- Authority
- Preserve
- Outward
- Operational
Their shape
The Legacy
Faithful to what was handed down.
The Legacy is devoted to continuity, carrying a tradition and an identity across generations. Its gift is stability and deep institutional memory, its challenge is making room for change.
Also reads toward The Citadel and The Village.
Strengths
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