Irby N & Marion H Taylor Foundation
The Irby N & Marion H Taylor Foundation is a private foundation based in Wylie, Texas. Its 2021 filing is marked as a final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Irby N & Marion H Taylor Foundation at a glance
In short: Irby N & Marion H Taylor Foundation gave $12K across 27 grants in 2021 (avg $440.852), mostly in Texas. 11% of 2021 grantees were new. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $11,903
- +1.1% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 27
- +3.8% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $441
- -2.6% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $300
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (3 of 27, 2021)
- Primary geography
- Texas (50% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Irby N & Marion H Taylor Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing lists application materials, deadlines, and award restrictions as N/A; these are not current application instructions.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1732 Pinewood, Wylie, TX 75098
Phone: (214) 616-0798
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Irby N & Marion H Taylor Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was National Multiple Sclerosis ($2K). Together the top 10 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 78 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2021 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. Texas accounted for 50%, Minnesota 19%, Washington, DC 10%, Virginia 3%, and Maine 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Irby N & Marion H Taylor Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2021
In 2021, 3 of 27 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $300; repeat grants $458. How we count
Medians: $300 first-time, $300 repeat.
- 89% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2021). 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 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2020) to $16K (2019). In 2021 it made 27 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Multiple Sclerosis Dallas, TX | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Parkinson's Foundation Albert Lea, MN | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Scottish Rite Hospital for Children Dallas, TX | General Fund | $868 |
| Alzheimer's Disease Research Washington, DC | General Fund | $300 |
| American Cancer Society Austin, TX | General Fund | $300 |
| American Diabetes Assoc Merrifield, VA | General Fund | $300 |
| American Kidney Fund Lewiston, ME | General Fund | $300 |
| American Lung Association Dallas, TX | General Fund | $300 |
| American Red Cross Dallas, TX | General Fund | $300 |
| Arthritis Foundation Washington, DC | General Fund | $300 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $19,823 | $12,788 | $11,903 | 27 | $11,903 | $15,977 | — |
| 2020 | $379,085 | $14,396 | $15,085 | $11,768 | 26 | — | $9,682 | $19,724 |
| 2019 | $379,774 | $18,137 | $18,827 | $15,777 | 25 | — | $15,185 | $18,900 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing does not state a separate mission. The 2021 grants included support for organizations addressing health, housing, hunger, services for people with disabilities, and animal welfare. For example, Habitat for Humanity describes its mission as providing decent, affordable housing for lower-income families; Meals on Wheels Collin County says it works to combat hunger and isolation among disabled and older adults; and the SPCA of Texas says it is dedicated to providing animals exceptional care and a loving home. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $11,903. Grant amounts ranged from $135 to $2,000, with a median grant of $300. Among the largest were $2,000 each to National Multiple Sclerosis in Dallas, Texas, and Parkinson’s Foundation in Albert Lea, Minnesota, and $868 to Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas. Other listed 2021 grants included $300 each to Habitat for Humanity, Meals on Wheels Collin County, North Texas Food Bank, Perkins School for the Blind, and SPCA of Texas.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Patricia T Canavan and Thomas H Taylor as trustees.
Irby N & Marion H Taylor Foundation's 2021 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Patricia T. Canavan
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Thomas H. Taylor
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Irby N & Marion H Taylor Foundation
How much does Irby N & Marion H Taylor Foundation give each year?
Irby N & Marion H Taylor Foundation gave $12K across 27 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $12K across 26 grants.
What is Irby N & Marion H Taylor Foundation's typical grant size?
Irby N & Marion H Taylor Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $300, and its average grant was $441, across 27 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Irby N & Marion H Taylor Foundation that year got $300 on average.
Where does Irby N & Marion H Taylor Foundation give grants?
Irby N & Marion H Taylor Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Minnesota (19%) and District of Columbia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (9 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and McKinney, TX (2 grants).
Does Irby N & Marion H Taylor Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Irby N & Marion H Taylor Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Irby N & Marion H Taylor Foundation's largest grantees?
Irby N & Marion H Taylor Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include National Multiple Sclerosis ($2,000), Parkinson's Foundation ($2,000) and Scottish Rite Hospital for Children ($868), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Irby N & Marion H Taylor Foundation fund?
The filing does not state a separate mission. The 2021 grants included support for organizations addressing health, housing, hunger, services for people with disabilities, and animal welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Irby N & Marion H Taylor Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Irby N & Marion H Taylor Foundation's EIN?
Irby N & Marion H Taylor Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6053890. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Does Irby N & Marion H 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 24, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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