The William & Dian Taylor Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The William & Dian Taylor Foundation is a private foundation in Brookfield, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $51,900 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $12,000. 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$51,900
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2025 was up from $45,200 the year before.
26% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $50,040 | 17 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $45,200 | 23 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $51,900 | 26 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
The William & Dian 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 The William & Dian Taylor Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 11 | $24,000 |
| Illinois | 10 | $23,200 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $2,500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $2,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Writers Theatre | Provide general support for exempt purposes in performing arts & educational purposes | $12,000 |
| United Way of Lee Hendry Glades | To provide general support for exempt purposes in annual campaign programs | $10,000 |
| St Malachy School | To provide support for school tuition, scholarship sponser progam for disadvantaged youngsters | $4,000 |
| Northern Illinois University Founda | To provide support for men & women golf teams | $3,000 |
| Individual | To provide general support for exempt purposes | $2,500 |
| Cafe of Life | To provide general support for exempt purposes | $2,500 |
| Pathways Early Education Ctr of Imm | To provide general support for exempt purposes | $2,500 |
| Daughters of Charity Int'l | To provide general support for exempt purposes in project appeal | $2,000 |
| New Horizons of SW Florida | To provide general support purposes in assisting and mentoring at risk students | $1,500 |
| YMCA of Southwest Florida | To provide general support to bonita springs YMCA for exempt purposes | $1,500 |
| Liberty Youth Ranch | To provide general support for exempt purposes | $1,500 |
| Feed Our Rural Kids | To provide general support for exempt purposes in annual appeal | $1,000 |
| Winnetka Community House | To provide general support for exempt purposes in annual appeal | $1,000 |
| Glen View Club Scholarship Foundati | To provide general support for exempt purposes in providing scholarships | $1,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | To provide general support for exempt purposes in providing scholarships | $1,000 |
| Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches | To provide general support for exempt purposes | $1,000 |
| Individual | To provide general support for exempt purposes in annual eagle river wi event | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Lee Hendry | To provide general support for exempt purposes in raise roof campaign | $500 |
| Valley of the Kings Sanctuary Retre | To provide general support for exempt purposes | $500 |
| Friend of the Glencoe Golf Club | To provide general support for exempt purposes | $500 |
| New Horizons of SW Florida | Annual appeal to provide support in book drive | $250 |
| Winnetka Historical Society | To provide general support for exempt purposes | $250 |
| Mercy Home for Boys Girls | To provide general support for exempt purposes | $250 |
| Guadalupe Center | To provide general support for exempt purposes | $250 |
| Cleveland Site Center | To provide general support for exempt purposes | $200 |
| Holy Family Ministries | To provide general support for exempt purposes | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- William E Taylor
- Dian M Taylor
- Douglas D Taylor
Questions people ask
Does The William & Dian Taylor Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The William & Dian Taylor Foundation give?
$51,900 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The William & Dian Taylor Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William E Taylor (President), Dian M Taylor (Vice President) and Douglas D Taylor (Director).
What does The William & Dian Taylor Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.