Glen a Taylor Foundation
The Glen A. Taylor Foundation is a private foundation based in North Mankato, Minnesota. It supports community-minded programs throughout the greater Mankato area, including efforts related to education, social well-being, and shelter.
Glen a Taylor Foundation at a glance
In short: Glen a Taylor Foundation gave $2.1M across 35 grants in 2024 (avg $61K), mostly in Minnesota. 43% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,122,427
- +27.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 35
- +34.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $60,641
- -5.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $516,551
- -84.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (15 of 35, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Glen a Taylor Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. No formal application is required; requests should be submitted in writing. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Awards are restricted to local requests.
- Contact
Application contact: Glen Taylor
Mailing address: 1725 Roe Crest Drive, North Mankato, MN 56003
Phone: (507) 625-2828
Website: https://taylor.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Glen a Taylor Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was MN Adult & Teen Challenge ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
171 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 158 grants of 171 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its community support as serving the greater Mankato area. All reported 2024 grant dollars went to Minnesota recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Glen a Taylor Foundation open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 35 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $82K; repeat grants $44K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 558% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $301K (2020) to $2.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 35 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MN Adult & Teen Challenge Minneapolis, MN | Operations | $1,000,000 |
| Bethany Lutheran College Mankato, MN | Operations | $325,000 |
| Loyola Catholic School Mankato, MN | Operations | $304,477 |
| Mankato Family YMCA Mankato, MN | Operations | $125,000 |
| Lake Crystal Rec Center Lake Crystal, MN | Operations | $50,000 |
| Little Rubiesruby Ranch Pemberton, MN | Operations | $50,000 |
| Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota Mankato, MN | Operations | $40,000 |
| Independent School District 507 Nicollet, MN | Operations | $40,000 |
| Minnesota Valley Lutheran New ULM, MN | Operations | $37,500 |
| Minnesota Public Radios Saint Paul, MN | Operations | $25,000 |
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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 | $516,551 | $498,455 | $3,225,945 | $2,122,427 | 35 | $2,125,025 | $497,535 | $88,789 |
| 2023 | $3,273,824 | $171,308 | $1,680,362 | $1,667,475 | 26 | $1,669,924 | $166,172 | $201,307 |
| 2022 | $4,782,878 | $1,552,691 | $505,351 | $491,900 | 38 | $494,010 | $412,448 | $219,945 |
| 2021 | $4,230,174 | $1,727,868 | $326,456 | $322,500 | 44 | $324,325 | $696,331 | $214,142 |
| 2020 | $3,422,933 | $439,346 | $303,037 | $300,543 | 28 | — | $130,094 | $163,365 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Glen a Taylor Foundation reported a distributable amount of $89K 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
The foundation’s website describes its support as spanning programs that advance education and the social well-being of future leaders, as well as providing shelter for people in need. Its 2024 grants included Bethany Lutheran College, whose mission is to provide Christian higher education; the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota, which says it ignites children’s curiosity through play; and Mankato Ballet Company, which says it promotes ballet in the Mankato community. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 35 grants totaling $2,122,427. Awards ranged from $500 to $1,000,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest listed grants included $1,000,000 to MN Adult & Teen Challenge for operations, $325,000 to Bethany Lutheran College for operations, $304,477 to Loyola Catholic School for operations, and $125,000 to Mankato Family YMCA for operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Glen Taylor, Larry Taylor, William Kozitza, and Jean M. Taylor as trustees.
Glen a Taylor Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Glen Taylor
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jean M. Taylor
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Taylor
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Kozitza
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Debra Taylor (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Glen a Taylor Foundation
How much does Glen a Taylor Foundation give each year?
Glen a Taylor Foundation gave $2.1M across 35 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.7M across 26 grants.
What is Glen a Taylor Foundation's typical grant size?
Glen a Taylor Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $60,641, across 35 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Glen a Taylor Foundation that year got $82K on average.
Where does Glen a Taylor Foundation give grants?
Glen a Taylor Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Mankato, MN (21 grants), North Mankato, MN (4 grants), New ULM, MN (2 grants) and Madison Lake, MN (2 grants).
Does Glen a Taylor Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 35 grants with a stated purpose on Glen a Taylor Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (35 grants).
Who are Glen a Taylor Foundation's largest grantees?
Glen a Taylor Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include MN Adult & Teen Challenge ($1,000,000), Bethany Lutheran College ($325,000) and Loyola Catholic School ($304,477), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Glen a Taylor Foundation?
Glen a Taylor Foundation reported $517K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $89K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Glen a Taylor Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website describes its support as spanning programs that advance education and the social well-being of future leaders, as well as providing shelter for people in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Glen a Taylor Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Glen a Taylor Foundation's EIN?
Glen a Taylor Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1737411. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Glen a Taylor Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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.
Data update history
(6)
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)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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