Don L & Carol G Taylor Foundation
The Don L & Carol G Taylor Foundation is a private foundation based in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Its 2020 filing is marked as its final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Don L & Carol G Taylor Foundation at a glance
In short: Don L & Carol G Taylor Foundation gave $113K across 28 grants in 2020 (avg $4K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $113,100
- Grants made (2020)
- 28
- Average grant
- $4,039
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (66% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Don L & Carol G Taylor Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its final-return status means this should not be treated as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Waukesha State Bankpo Box 648, Waukesha, WI 53187-0648
Phone: (262) 549-8500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Don L & Carol G Taylor Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Telling the Truth ($20K). Together the top 10 received $88K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2020, Wisconsin received 66% of grant dollars, followed by Georgia (9%), Colorado (6%), Illinois (5%), and the District of Columbia (4%). The listed grants also included recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 28 grants totaling $113K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Telling the Truth Brookfield, WI | Operating Expenses | $20,000 |
| Ethnos 360 Waukesha, WI | Operating Expenses | $12,500 |
| Wisconsin Philharmonic Waukesha, WI | Operating Expenses, Sponsor Soloist Lucille Chung, Chapman Scholarship | $11,000 |
| Foundation for Economic Education Atlanta, GA | Operating Expenses | $10,000 |
| Phantom Lake YMCA Mukwonago, WI | $2,000 operating expenses; $1,000 carman welcome center & $1,000 summer camperships | $7,000 |
| Elmbrook Church Brookfield, WI | Just Between US | $6,000 |
| Torchbearers Estes Park, CO | Operating Expenses | $6,000 |
| Wheaton College Wheaton, IL | Operating Expenses | $6,000 |
| Young American's Foundation Santa Barbra, CA | Reagan Ranch | $5,000 |
| Judicial Watch Inc Washington, DC | Operating Expenses | $4,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $14,188 | $116,113 | $113,100 | 28 | $13,702 | $3,563 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Don L & Carol G Taylor Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2020 — 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 2020 grants included operating support for organizations such as Telling the Truth, Ethnos 360, the Wisconsin Philharmonic, and the Foundation for Economic Education, as well as support for specified projects and activities.
Grantees describe their own missions in varied terms. Telling the Truth says it uses media to share Bible teachings and help people know Christ. The Foundation for Economic Education says it educates students about free-market economics, entrepreneurship, individual freedoms, self-responsibility, and high moral character. Wheaton College says it serves Jesus Christ through liberal arts and graduate education. Judicial Watch says it promotes government integrity, transparency, accountability, and fidelity to the rule of law. These are the grantees’ descriptions, not a stated foundation mission.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation awarded 28 grants totaling $113,100. Grants ranged from $200 to $20,000, with a median of $2,000. Among the largest awards were $20,000 to Telling the Truth, $12,500 to Ethnos 360, $11,000 to the Wisconsin Philharmonic, $10,000 to the Foundation for Economic Education, and $7,000 to Phantom Lake YMCA. Other notable grants included $6,000 each to Elmbrook Church, Torchbearers, and Wheaton College, and $5,000 to Young America’s Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing lists Ty R. Taylor as president, Daniel R. Shepard as vice president, J. Bernard Fiedler as treasurer, and Jeri Sass as secretary.
Don L & Carol G Taylor Foundation is led by Ty R. Taylor, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Ty R. Taylor
President
New on the 2020 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel R. Shepard
Vice President
New on the 2020 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J. Bernard Fiedler
Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeri Sass
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Don L & Carol G Taylor Foundation
How much does Don L & Carol G Taylor Foundation give each year?
Don L & Carol G Taylor Foundation gave $113K across 28 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Don L & Carol G Taylor Foundation's typical grant size?
Don L & Carol G Taylor Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,039, across 28 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Don L & Carol G Taylor Foundation give grants?
Don L & Carol G Taylor Foundation gives mostly in Wisconsin: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (9%) and Colorado (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Waukesha, WI (7 grants), Milwaukee, WI (3 grants), Brookfield, WI (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Don L & Carol G Taylor Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 86% of Don L & Carol G Taylor Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Don L & Carol G Taylor Foundation's largest grantees?
Don L & Carol G Taylor Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Telling the Truth ($20,000), Ethnos 360 ($12,500) and Wisconsin Philharmonic ($11,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does Don L & Carol G Taylor Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants included operating support for organizations such as Telling the Truth, Ethnos 360, the Wisconsin Philharmonic, and the Foundation for Economic Education, as well as support for specified projects and activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Don L & Carol G Taylor Foundation?
The foundation stated that it made 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 ↑
How much is Don L & Carol G Taylor Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Don L & Carol G Taylor Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Don L & Carol G Taylor Foundation's EIN?
Don L & Carol G Taylor Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1793545. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Does Don L & Carol G Taylor Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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