The Local South Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Local South Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $136,700 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$136,700
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$662,262
- New grantees92%
Giving in 2024 was up from $7,000 the year before.
92% of its 2024 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 | $7,000 | 1 | $690,795 |
| 2024 | $136,700 | 14 | $662,262 |
How to apply
The Local South Foundation 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.
What The Local South Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois. It also paid $32,500 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 8 | $80,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $4,200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fundacion Sol En Casa | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Fundacion Zero Waste Bolivia | General & Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Bird Endowment | Armonia Bolivia fund | $10,000 |
| Experimental Station | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Grow Greater Englewood Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Hyde Park Art Center | the Artists Run Chicago Fund | $10,000 |
| Invisible Institute | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Legal Aid Chicago | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Parole Illinois Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | Save the Children en Bolivia | $10,000 |
| South Side Weekly NFP | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Young Center for Immigrant Childrens Rights | immigrant children in Chicago | $10,000 |
| Amazon Museum | Hummingbird: Ecologists and Environmentalists of Sucre | $2,100 |
| Amazon Museum | Colibri: Ecologistas y ambientalistas de Sucre | $2,100 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathryn A Duys
- Jacob E Taylor
- Thalia S Taylor
- Yuval Taylor
Questions people ask
Does The Local South Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Local South Foundation give?
$136,700 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Local South Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kathryn A Duys (Dir), Jacob E Taylor (Dir), Thalia S Taylor (Dir) and Yuval Taylor (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas).
What does The Local South Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, youth programs and arts and culture.