The Taylor Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Taylor Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $162,025 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $36,025. 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$162,025
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$36,025
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was down from $170,600 the year before.
30% 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 | $170,600 | 31 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $170,600 | 31 | $3.2 million |
| 2025 | $162,025 | 20 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
The 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 Taylor Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 14 | $86,425 |
| New York | 4 | $39,100 |
| Georgia | 1 | $36,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Essex Shipbuilding Museum | charitable | $36,025 |
| Holy Innocent's Episcopal School | For General purposes | $36,000 |
| Poly Prep Country Day School | General purpose | $32,000 |
| Maritime Gloucester | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Gloucester Stage Company | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Cape Ann Museum | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Essex County Greenbelt | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Kids Orbit | General purposes | $5,000 |
| ACMYC (Assoc of the Cotuit Mosquito Yacht Club Inc) | General purposes | $3,500 |
| Lanes Coven Theatre Co | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Manship Artists | General purposes | $3,000 |
| Generous Gardeners | Charitable | $2,000 |
| The Cabot (Cabot Performing Arts Center Inc) | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Middlesex School | General purposes | $1,900 |
| Parents and Teachers Association of PS8 | General Purposes | $1,500 |
| Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation Inc | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Gloucester Writers Center | charitable | $1,000 |
| Nobles & Greenough | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Brooklyn Heights Association | General purposes | $600 |
| CARES Foundation | General purposes | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- William F Taylor
- Rebecca T Glasgow
- Holly T Fabbri
Questions people ask
Does The Taylor Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Taylor Foundation give?
$162,025 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The Taylor Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William F Taylor (Trustee), Rebecca T Glasgow (Trustee) and Holly T Fabbri (Trustee).
What does The Taylor Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.