Taylor Family Foundation
The Taylor Family Foundation is a private family foundation established in 2011 and based in Saint Louis, Missouri. The foundation was created by the Taylor family, founders of Enterprise Holdings (Enterprise Rent-A-Car). It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization designated for charitable, educational, and human services purposes.
Key facts about Taylor Family Foundation
- EIN
- 90-0686250
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,239,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- Average grant
- $68,861
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (2 of 18, 2024)
- Total assets
- $111,342,944
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation operates on a preselected organizations only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications or requests for funding. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Taylor Family Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Taylor Family Foundation's 18 itemized 2024 grants were District of Columbia (81%) and Missouri (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were St Louis, MO (16 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Is Taylor Family Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 18 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $75K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 89% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 88% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 19% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$111.3M
+5.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
-80.2% YoY
Grant Count
18
-10.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$69K
-78.0% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Taylor Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grantmaking focuses on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Cultural organizations
- Healthcare
- Community development
Primary geographic emphasis is on the Saint Louis area, with additional funding activity in Florida and the District of Columbia.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$10,000
How to Apply
** The foundation operates on a preselected organizations only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications or requests for funding.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary focus on Saint Louis, Missouri area organizations, with additional grantmaking in Florida and the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 18 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $111.3 million | 2024 |
| Total Assets | $106 million | 2023 |
| Total Revenues | $7.1 million | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $1.6 million | 2024 |
| Total Giving | $1.2 million | 2024 |
| Annual Giving | $6.3 million | 2023 |
The foundation has no liabilities and maintains substantial assets relative to annual giving levels.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $111,342,944 | $105,799,725 | $107,922,424 |
| Revenue | $7,145,345 | $4,448,892 | $4,158,855 |
| Expenses | $1,580,805 | $6,599,989 | $11,784,122 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,239,500 | $6,264,500 | $11,374,500 |
| Net Investment Income | $6,790,224 | $4,158,403 | $3,853,104 |
| Distributable Amount | $6,641,947 | $5,767,168 | $5,789,078 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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
101 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Center for Strategic & International Studies ($1,000,000), Riverside Theatre ($25,000), Saint Louis Zoo ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CENTER FOR STRATEGIC & INTERNATIONAL STUDIES WASHINGTON, DC | ANNUAL FUND - SUPPORT | $1,000,000 |
| RIVERSIDE THEATRE VERO BEACH, FL | ANNUAL FUND - SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| SAINT LOUIS ZOO ST LOUIS, MO | ANNUAL FUND - SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| FOREST PARK FOREVER ST LOUIS, MO | ANNUAL FUND - SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| SPRINGBOARD TO LEARNING ST LOUIS, MO | ANNUAL FUND - SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| ST LOUIS ART MUSEUM ST LOUIS, MO | ANNUAL FUND - SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| UNITED WAY OF GREATER ST LOUIS ST LOUIS, MO | ANNUAL FUND - SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| JOHN BURROUGHS SCHOOL ST LOUIS, MO | ANNUAL FUND - SUPPORT | $12,000 |
| AIM HIGH ST LOUIS ST LOUIS, MO | ANNUAL FUND - SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| GRAND CENTER INC ST LOUIS, MO | ANNUAL FUND - SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Andrew C. Taylor – Trustee; Executive Chairman of Enterprise Holdings (0.25 hours/week, no compensation)
- Barbara B. Taylor – Trustee (0.25 hours/week, no compensation)
The foundation operates with limited staffing and no paid employees.
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew C Taylor | Trustee | 0.25 | — |
| Barbara B Taylor | Trustee | 0.25 | — |
Contact Information
Address: PO Box 16620, Saint Louis, MO 63105-1120
Phone: 314-512-2253
Website: Not publicly available
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Taylor Family Foundation fund?
The foundation's grantmaking focuses on: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Cultural organizations • Healthcare • Community development Primary geographic emphasis is on the Saint Louis area, with additional funding activity in Florida and the District of Columbia.
How do I apply for a grant from Taylor Family Foundation?
The foundation operates on a preselected organizations only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications or requests for funding. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Taylor Family Foundation make grants?
Primary focus on Saint Louis, Missouri area organizations, with additional grantmaking in Florida and the District of Columbia.
What size grants does Taylor Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Taylor Family Foundation awarded 18 grants totaling $1.2M — an average of about $69K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Taylor Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Taylor Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6.6M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Taylor Family Foundation's EIN?
Taylor Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-0686250. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Taylor Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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