Kenneth and Caroline Taylor
The Kenneth and Caroline Taylor Family Foundation is a private foundation established in 2000 by Kenneth and Caroline Taylor. Based in Wyalusing, Pennsylvania, the foundation supports institutions and initiatives that improve quality of life, with particular emphasis on the founders' home community and areas where family members live and work.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.2M
-14.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.5M
+96.3% YoY
Grant Count
59
+3.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$25K
+89.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to support institutions that improve the quality of people's lives, primarily in the founders' home community and in communities where members of the founders' family live and work.
The foundation's core values include:
- Perseverance, integrity, honesty, and humility
- Caring and compassion regarding the needs of others
- Effective civic engagement
- Commitment to Wyalusing and the surrounding area
- Entrepreneurial spirit in business and community dealings
- Initiative, hard work, and accountability
- Principled leadership
- Dedication to family values and heritage
Primary Program Interests:
- Education — Scholarships prioritizing science and ethics, funding talented students committed to integrity, and developing future leaders with high standards
- Health — Timely and reliable access to medical treatment, prioritizing patients' well-being
- Economic Self-Sufficiency — Job training, entrepreneurship support, and mentoring
- Children and Families — Focus on underprivileged populations, working and motivated poor, and children with disabilities
- Arts and Culture — Investments that enrich society, promote economic growth, preserve tradition, and foster innovation
- Environmental Protection and Management — Sustainable practices including agriculture, biodiversity, waste reduction, and clean energy
Grantmaking
How to Apply
** The foundation accepts grant applications through its website.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Pennsylvania (particularly Wyalusing and surrounding areas)
- Wyoming
- Texas
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023-2024:
- Total Assets: $7,181,703 to $8,362,347
- Total Giving (2024): $1,458,121
- Total Expenses (2023): $780,759
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,181,703 | $8,362,347 | $9,385,182 |
| Revenue | $316,640 | $-244,837 | $184,072 |
| Expenses | $1,494,573 | $780,759 | $695,240 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,474,847 | $761,064 | $668,845 |
| Net Investment Income | $295,414 | $208,341 | $197,263 |
| Distributable Amount | $567,323 | $505,187 | $535,487 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Kenneth H. Taylor, Jr. — Trustee
- Caroline E. Taylor — Trustee
- Kenneth H. Taylor, III — Board Member
- Christina Taylor — Board Member
- Matthew P. Taylor — Board Member
- Whitney Taylor — Board Member
- Barbara S. Hugo — Board Member
- Jennifer Newton — Executive Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENNETH H TAYLOR JR | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CAROLINE E TAYLOR | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has supported various institutions including Austin College (scholarships), Wyoming Seminary (football program), and Robert Packer Hospital (emergency department). The foundation continues to make grants across its priority areas, with particular focus on education scholarships and community support in Pennsylvania and Wyoming.
$1 million gift to Austin College will support scholarshipsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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