Taylor & Patti Abernathy Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Taylor & Patti Abernathy Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $291,500 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $60,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$291,500
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$7.9 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was up from $273,100 the year before.
47% 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 | $283,500 | 14 | $6.6 million |
| 2024 | $273,100 | 14 | $7.1 million |
| 2025 | $291,500 | 19 | $7.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Anthony Twyman - Bank of America N 1200 Main Street FL 13, Kansas City, MO 64105-2100 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (816) 292-4342, mo.grantmaking@ustrust.com |
| What to submit | Online www.bankofamerica.com/grantmaking |
| Deadlines | May 31 |
| Restrictions | Greater Kansas city metropolitan area |
What Taylor & Patti Abernathy Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 9 | $152,500 |
| Kansas | 9 | $109,000 |
| New York | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Support Kansas City Inc | Unrestricted general | $60,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Middle America | Unrestricted general | $40,000 |
| Trustees of Hamilton College | Support abernathy | $30,000 |
| Welcome House Inc | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| College of the Ozarks | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Gilda's Club Kansas City | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Womens Employment Network | Free employment preparation | $10,000 |
| Footprints Inc | Supplementary veteran | $10,000 |
| Mt Carmel Redevelopment Corp | Health & wellness program | $10,000 |
| National Fdn Dentistry for Handicapped | Donated dentistry for the | $10,000 |
| Theatre for Young America Inc | 2025-2026 children's | $7,500 |
| Artists Helping the Homeless | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| RESTORATION HOUSE OF GREAT0R KC aka REHOPE | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Kansas City Jazz Orchestra | Support 2025-2026 jazz | $5,000 |
| Band of Angels Corp | Support instrument match | $5,000 |
| Gift of Life Inc | Bldg capacity: digital | $5,000 |
| Mission Project Inc | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Kansas City Farm School Inc | Youth empowerment on farm - | $5,000 |
| Valley Hope of Atchison | Partial treatment grant | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America
Questions people ask
Does Taylor & Patti Abernathy Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: May 31.
How much does Taylor & Patti Abernathy Charitable Trust give?
$291,500 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Taylor & Patti Abernathy Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America (Trustee).
What does Taylor & Patti Abernathy Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.