The Taylor Foundation
Accepts applications
The Taylor Foundation is a private foundation in McDonough, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 84 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $400,526. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.2 million
- Number of grants84
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$400,526
- Assets$9.6 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
56% 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 | $894,835 | 61 | $7.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 67 | $9.3 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 84 | $9.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Lynette Alt Mathis 1001 Industrial Parkway, McDonough, GA 30253 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (770) 957-1866 |
| What to submit | All requests should be submitted in writing. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Taylor Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 24 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 1 | $400,526 |
| Georgia | 41 | $397,848 |
| Virginia | 3 | $111,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $88,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $39,787 |
| Texas | 8 | $38,156 |
| Kentucky | 4 | $34,000 |
| Minnesota | 3 | $30,500 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $20,000 |
| Wyoming | 2 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wreaths Across America | General operating funds | $400,526 |
| Horatio Alger Association | General operating funds | $110,000 |
| Bennett Charity Fund | General operating funds | $94,610 |
| Signatry Donor Advised Funds | General operating funds | $88,000 |
| Piedmont Healthcare Found | General operating funds | $55,000 |
| Community Bible Fellowship Church | General operating funds | $53,000 |
| Childrens Healthcare of Atl | General operating funds | $50,000 |
| Emory University | General operating funds | $25,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | General operating funds | $25,000 |
| Clinton County Citizens Found | General operating funds | $22,500 |
| Truckstop Ministries | General operating funds | $20,000 |
| Unbound Now | General operating funds | $20,000 |
| Camp Anderson Realife | General operating funds | $19,441 |
| American Legion Post | General operating funds | $19,346 |
| Congressional Sportsmen Foundation | General operating funds | $12,500 |
| Combat Warriors | General operating funds | $10,000 |
| Gospel Mule | General operating funds | $10,000 |
| Jackson Hole Classical Academy | General operating funds | $10,000 |
| Speedway Children's Charities | General operating funds | $10,000 |
| The Blessing Project | General operating funds | $10,000 |
| Truckers Against Trafficking | General operating funds | $10,000 |
| Veterans Bridge Home | General operating funds | $10,000 |
| A Friends House | General operating funds | $8,500 |
| Southern Cresent Technical College | General operating funds | $8,400 |
| Jackson Food Bank | General operating funds | $7,500 |
| Matthew 25 Int'l | General operating funds | $7,500 |
| Henry County Schools | General operating funds | $6,500 |
| United Way | General operating funds | $6,000 |
| ALS Association | General operating funds | $5,000 |
| Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate | General operating funds | $5,000 |
| Henry County Outdoor Education Partner | General operating funds | $5,000 |
| Masonic Home of Georgia | General operating funds | $5,000 |
| Stars & Stripes 4 Ever Foundation | General operating funds | $5,000 |
| Yaarab Shrine Circus | General operating funds | $5,000 |
| Strong Rock Christian School | General operating funds | $4,000 |
| Duenweg Fire Department | General operating funds | $3,500 |
| McDonough Firefighters Foundation | General operating funds | $3,500 |
| Ralph Easterwood Wings for Warriors | General operating funds | $3,500 |
| Drive for Life Foundation | General operating funds | $3,000 |
| Georgia Lions Camp | General operating funds | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marcia Garrison Taylor
- David Pittman
- Grant Brooker
- Danny Lowry
- David Lowry
- Lynette Alt Mathis
Questions people ask
Does The Taylor Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Taylor Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 84 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs The Taylor Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Marcia Garrison Taylor (President), David Pittman (Treasurer), Grant Brooker (Secretary) and Danny Lowry (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Taylor Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and youth programs.