Taylor Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Taylor Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $390,500 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $250,000. 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$390,500
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was up from $64,000 the year before.
23% 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 | $128,000 | 20 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $64,000 | 10 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $390,500 | 13 | $2.1 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 8 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 1 | $250,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $111,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $11,500 |
| California | 1 | $8,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $4,500 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
| Maine | 1 | $2,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vero Beach Museum of Art | Unrestricted gift | $250,000 |
| Connecticut College | Unrestricted gift | $85,000 |
| Wesleyan University Wesleyan Annual Fund | Fred & carole taylor | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Tech | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Mbef Endowment | General | $8,000 |
| University of Pennyslvania | Support | $4,500 |
| St Lawrence University | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Bates College | General | $2,000 |
| Fuqua School of Business | General | $1,000 |
| Yale University | Unrestricted current use | $1,000 |
| Friends of Cary Memorial Library | General | $500 |
| Friends of Lexington Bikeways | Unrestricted gift | $500 |
| Lexington Observer | General | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Frederick B Taylor
- Carole L 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?
$390,500 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Taylor Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Frederick B Taylor (Trustee) and Carole L Taylor (Trustee).
What does Taylor Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.