Guided by Elizabeth Taylor's compassion, empathy, and courage, the mission of the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF) is to honor and fight for the dignity of all people living with HIV/AIDS until the pandemic ends. The foundation is committed to pursuing social justice and human rights for those affected by HIV/AIDS through direct care & prevention, advocacy & education, and fundraising & stewardship. Elizabeth Taylor's legacy of empathy and advocacy shapes the foundation's activities, aiming for an AIDS-free world.
Grants from the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation support the organization's broad goals of providing care for the most marginalized and underserved populations affected by HIV/AIDS, advocating for the rights and dignity of people living with HIV/AIDS, and educating the public about the virus. The foundation, through its grants, continues Elizabeth Taylor’s advocacy work, with a specific focus on direct care and prevention, advocacy and education, and fundraising and stewardship to end the pandemic. Grant requests are periodically reviewed and selected based on their alignment with Elizabeth Taylor’s vision and the foundation's mission, ensuring that funds are used effectively to combat HIV/AIDS.