Taylor-Zemo Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Taylor-Zemo Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Ridgefield, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $21,773 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$21,773
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$432,335
- New grantees68%
Giving in 2025 was up from $17,000 the year before.
68% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $13,550 | 26 | $366,104 |
| 2024 | $17,000 | 24 | $415,477 |
| 2025 | $21,773 | 19 | $432,335 |
How to apply
Taylor-Zemo Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Taylor-Zemo Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 16 | $18,520 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
| New York | 1 | $253 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A Better Chance in Ridgefield | Ruth leibowitz scholarship | $10,000 |
| Kids in Distress | Ongoing operations | $2,500 |
| Ridgefield Scholarship Group Inc | Susan cocco scholarship fund | $1,100 |
| Friends of Ridgefield Community Programs Inc | Ongoing operations | $1,053 |
| Ridgefield Emergency Fund | Donation for food assistance | $1,000 |
| The Ridgefield Library | Guardian society | $1,000 |
| The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum | Kennedy center project | $1,000 |
| Association of Religious Communities Danbury | Ongoing operations | $1,000 |
| Soup Kitchen in Provincetown | Ongoing operations | $500 |
| Full Court Peace | Ongoing operations | $500 |
| Americares | Ongoing operations | $260 |
| Ann's Place | Ongoing operations | $257 |
| St Michael's Episcopal Church | For saturday kitchen | $253 |
| Laundry Love of Greater Danbury | Ongoing operations | $250 |
| Ridgefield Historical Society | Ongoing operations | $250 |
| Ridgefield Youth & Family Services | Ongoing operations | $250 |
| Rvnahealth | Ongoing operations | $250 |
| Act of Connecticut | Ongoing operations | $250 |
| Camerata D'amici | Ongoing operations | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen J Zemo
- Michael J Taylor
- Sara Ruth Leibowitz
Questions people ask
Does Taylor-Zemo Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Taylor-Zemo Foundation Inc give?
$21,773 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Taylor-Zemo Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Stephen J Zemo (President/Director), Michael J Taylor (Vice President/Director) and Sara Ruth Leibowitz (Director).
What does Taylor-Zemo Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and food and hunger.