Taylor Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Taylor Family Foundation is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $14.2 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $13.0 million. 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$14.2 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$13.0 million
- Assets$147 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
6% 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 | $6.3 million | 20 | $127 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 18 | $143 million |
| 2025 | $14.2 million | 17 | $147 million |
How to apply
Taylor Family 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 Taylor Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 15 | $13.2 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Maine | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Park Forever | Annual fund - support | $13.0 million |
| Center for Strategic & International Studies | Annual fund - support | $1.0 million |
| Saint Louis Zoo | Annual fund - support | $25,000 |
| Wreaths Across America | Annual fund - support | $25,000 |
| Springboard to Learning | Annual fund - support | $20,000 |
| St Louis Art Museum | Annual fund - support | $20,000 |
| United Way of Greater St Louis | Annual fund - support | $20,000 |
| John Burroughs School | Annual fund - support | $12,000 |
| Aim High St Louis | Annual fund - support | $10,000 |
| Grand Center Inc | Annual fund - support | $10,000 |
| Ladue Chapel Presbyterian Church | Annual fund - support | $10,000 |
| Missouri Botanical Garden | Annual fund - support | $10,000 |
| Municipal Theatre Association of St Louis | Annual fund - support | $10,000 |
| Sheldon Arts Foundation | Annual fund - support | $10,000 |
| St Louis Public Library Foundation | Annual fund - support | $10,000 |
| St Louis Science Center Foundation | Annual fund - support | $10,000 |
| Provident Inc | Annual fund - support | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew C Taylor
- Barbara B Taylor
Questions people ask
Does Taylor Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Taylor Family Foundation give?
$14.2 million in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Taylor Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Andrew C Taylor (Trustee) and Barbara B Taylor (Trustee).
What does Taylor Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and arts and culture.