Denis & Amy Taylor Foundation
The Denis & Amy Taylor Foundation is a private foundation based in Metairie, Louisiana. In 2024, it reported making 25 grants totaling $145,750, with its largest share of grant dollars going to recipients in Louisiana.
Denis & Amy Taylor Foundation at a glance
In short: Denis & Amy Taylor Foundation gave $146K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $145,750
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- Average grant
- $5,830
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $2,365,620
- -2.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Denis & Amy Taylor Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 44 Farhnam Place, Metairie, LA 70005
Phone: (504) 838-9991
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Denis & Amy Taylor Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Benilde School ($45K). Together the top 10 received $114K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Louisiana recipients received 79% of grant dollars. Tennessee, Illinois, California, and Georgia each received 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
How Denis & Amy Taylor Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $146K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Benilde School Metairie, LA | General Organization Support | $45,000 |
| St Catherine of Siena Metairie, LA | General Organization Support | $15,000 |
| Make a Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana Metairie, LA | General Organization Support | $15,000 |
| One Heart Nola Marrero, LA | General Organization Support | $7,500 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank New Orleans, LA | General Organization Support | $6,700 |
| St Michaels Special School New Orleans, LA | General Organization Support | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | General Organization Support | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities Metairie, LA | General Organization Support | $5,000 |
| Houston Children's Charity Houston, LA | General Organization Support | $5,000 |
| The Andrew Weishar Foundation Chicago, IL | General Organization Support | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,365,620 | $97,203 | $166,006 | $145,750 | 25 | $145,750 | $77,280 | $153,200 |
| 2023 | $2,434,423 | $2,434,423 | — | — | — | — | $1,477,023 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Denis & Amy Taylor Foundation reported a distributable amount of $153K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 giving supported organizations with varied missions. For example, the Andrew Weishar Foundation describes its mission as providing financial relief to families battling cancer, while Hotel Hope describes its work as providing housing and assistance for women and children in need of housing. Pontchartrain Conservancy says it works to advance environmental sustainability and stewardship through research, education, and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $145,750. Awards ranged from $500 to $45,000, with a median grant of $4,000. The largest grants included $45,000 to St Benilde School, $15,000 each to St Catherine of Siena and Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana, and $7,500 to One Heart NOLA. Other notable recipients included Second Harvest Food Bank ($6,700), St Michaels Special School ($5,000), St Jude Children’s Research Hospital ($5,000), and Catholic Charities ($5,000). The listed grant purposes were general organization support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists J Denis Taylor, Amy Taylor, Megan Taylor, and John Denis Taylor Jr as directors.
Denis & Amy Taylor Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amy Taylor
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
J. Denis Taylor
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
John Denis Taylor Jr.
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Megan Taylor
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Denis & Amy Taylor Foundation
How much does Denis & Amy Taylor Foundation give each year?
Denis & Amy Taylor Foundation gave $146K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Denis & Amy Taylor Foundation's typical grant size?
Denis & Amy Taylor Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $5,830, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Denis & Amy Taylor Foundation give grants?
Denis & Amy Taylor Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Metairie, LA (5 grants) and New Orleans, LA (5 grants).
Does Denis & Amy Taylor Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Denis & Amy Taylor Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Denis & Amy Taylor Foundation's largest grantees?
Denis & Amy Taylor Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Benilde School ($45,000), St Catherine of Siena ($15,000) and Make a Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Denis & Amy Taylor Foundation?
Denis & Amy Taylor Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $146K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $153K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Denis & Amy Taylor Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 giving supported organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Denis & Amy Taylor Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Denis & Amy Taylor Foundation's EIN?
Denis & Amy Taylor Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4488975. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does Denis & Amy Taylor Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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