The Ruth and Vernon Taylor Foundation
Accepts applications
The Ruth and Vernon Taylor Foundation is a private foundation in Belgrade, Montana. In tax year 2025 it gave $206,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $125,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$206,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$7.4 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2025 was down from $423,000 the year before.
75% 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 | $275,000 | 4 | $6.2 million |
| 2024 | $423,000 | 6 | $6.4 million |
| 2025 | $206,000 | 4 | $7.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Ruth and Vernon Taylor Foundati 1045 Reeves Road East Suite E, Bozeman, MT 59718-7701 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (406) 587-5594 |
| What to submit | No specific form required. |
| Deadlines | No submission deadlines. |
| Restrictions | No restrictions or limitations. |
What The Ruth and Vernon Taylor Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 3 | $205,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Museum of the Rockies Montana State University | Native cultures of the northern plains & rockies exhibit | $125,000 |
| Warriors & Quiet Waters Foundation Inc | Legacy of honor capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Bridgercare | Growing together capital campaign | $30,000 |
| Brockway Area Historical Society Inc | Taylor memorial museum expansion | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Beatrice R Taylor
- Susan R Taylor
- Peggy L Olson
- Elizabeth KT Schamberger
Questions people ask
Does The Ruth and Vernon Taylor Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No submission deadlines.
How much does The Ruth and Vernon Taylor Foundation give?
$206,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs The Ruth and Vernon Taylor Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Beatrice R Taylor (Director & President), Susan R Taylor (Director & Vice President), Peggy L Olson (Secretary/ Treasurer) and Elizabeth KT Schamberger (Director).
What does The Ruth and Vernon Taylor Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.