Don L & Carol G Taylor Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Waukesha, WI EIN: 39-1793545

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.

Key facts about Don L & Carol G Taylor Foundation

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.

EIN
39-1793545
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2020
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)
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. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2020 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$113K

Grant Count

28

Avg Grant Size

$4K

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

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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

10states

Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.

Cities

WaukeshaMilwaukeeBrookfieldDelafieldWashingtonArlingtonAtlantaBoulder JunctionColorado SpringsEagleEstes ParkFriscoGrand RapidsMukwonagoSanta BarbraWheatonWilmington

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K28 grants2020

In 2020 it made 28 grants totaling $113K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2020

Telling the Truth: $20KTelling the Truth$20KEthnos 360: $13KEthnos 360$13KWisconsin Philharmonic: $11KWisconsin Philharmonic$11KFoundation for Economic Education: $10KFoundation for EconomicEducation$10KPhantom Lake YMCA: $7KPhantom Lake YMCA$7KElmbrook Church: $6KElmbrook Church$6KTorchbearers: $6KTorchbearers$6KWheaton College: $6KWheaton College$6KYoung American's Foundation: $5KYoung American's Foundation$5KJudicial Watch Inc: $4KJudicial Watch Inc$4K

The largest 2020 recipient was Telling the Truth ($20K). Together the top 10 received $88K.

Grant Size Distribution

28 grants across all recorded years

28<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Telling the Truth Brookfield, WIOperating Expenses$20,000
Ethnos 360 Waukesha, WIOperating Expenses$12,500
Wisconsin Philharmonic Waukesha, WIOperating Expenses, Sponsor Soloist Lucille Chung, Chapman Scholarship$11,000
Foundation for Economic Education Atlanta, GAOperating 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, WIJust Between US$6,000
Torchbearers Estes Park, COOperating Expenses$6,000
Wheaton College Wheaton, ILOperating Expenses$6,000
Young American's Foundation Santa Barbra, CAReagan Ranch$5,000
Judicial Watch Inc Washington, DCOperating Expenses$4,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Grant total Number of grants
2020 $113,100 28
Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$50K$100K$150K2020
Metric2020
Revenue$14,188
Expenses$116,113
Net Investment Income$13,702
Distributable Amount$3,563

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020

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.

Contact

Mailing address: Co Waukesha State Bankpo Box 648, Waukesha, WI 53187-0648
Phone: (262) 549-8500

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.

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