Fred & Harriett Taylor Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Fred & Harriett Taylor Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $495,500 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $85,000. 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$495,500
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$85,000
- Assets$12.9 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $435,000 the year before.
14% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $437,500 | 18 | $10.5 million |
| 2024 | $435,000 | 18 | $11.6 million |
| 2025 | $495,500 | 21 | $12.9 million |
How to apply
Fred & Harriett Taylor 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 Fred & Harriett Taylor Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 20 | $485,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hammondsport Central School District | General | $85,000 |
| Finger Lakes Boating Museum | General | $50,000 |
| Glenn H Curtiss Museum | General | $50,000 |
| IRA Davenport Memorial Hospital | General | $41,500 |
| Citizens Hose Company of Hammondsport | General | $40,000 |
| Reginald Wood Memorial Inc | General | $30,000 |
| Fred and Harriett Taylor Memorial Library | General | $30,000 |
| Hammondsport Beautification Committee Inc | General | $20,000 |
| Hammondsport Community Services Inc | General | $20,000 |
| Hammondsport Methodist Church | General | $15,000 |
| St John Vianney | General | $15,000 |
| St James Episcopal Church | General | $15,000 |
| Wayne Volunteer Fire | General | $15,000 |
| Pulteney Volunteer Fire Company Inc | Program support | $15,000 |
| Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry | General | $12,500 |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester | General | $10,000 |
| National Boy Scouts of America | General | $10,000 |
| Pulteney Free Library | General | $9,000 |
| Girl Scouts Crooked Lake Service Unit | General | $5,000 |
| Village of Hammondsport | General | $5,000 |
| Aid for Urbana Animals Inc | General operating | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Questions people ask
Does Fred & Harriett Taylor Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fred & Harriett Taylor Foundation give?
$495,500 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Fred & Harriett Taylor Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).
What does Fred & Harriett Taylor Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.