Taylor Family Foundation
The Taylor Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Bradenton, Florida. It makes grants to charitable organizations and operates Beside Still Waters at Playa del Sol, a retreat program for experienced religious servants.
Taylor Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Taylor Family Foundation gave $252K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Florida. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $251,783
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,122
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $14,282,272
- +5.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (6 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (76% 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 Taylor Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 517 Mast Drive, Bradenton, FL 34208
Phone: (941) 744-1976
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Taylor Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Child Care International Inc ($54K). Together the top 10 received $212K.
Grant Size Distribution
154 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 149 grants of 154 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 2% to Wisconsin, and 1% to New York. The recipient state for 21% of grant dollars is not identified in the available information.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Taylor Family Foundation open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 23 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 65% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 138% of 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 $161K (2020) to $252K (2024). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $252K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care International Inc | General Purposes | $54,000 |
| Turning Points East Bradenton, FL | Dental Program | $32,000 |
| Annie Silver Community Center Bradenton Beach, FL | Disaster Relief - Hurricane Helene | $20,000 |
| Feeding Empty Little Tummies Inc Palmetto, FL | Food & Backpack Program | $15,000 |
| Manatee Children's Services West Bradenton, FL | Child Protective Services Renovation | $15,000 |
| Manatee Riverside Rotary Bradenton, FL | 2024 Scholarships | $11,000 |
| Manatee Children's Services West Bradenton, FL | Food for Shelters | $10,000 |
| Manatee Riverside Rotary Bradenton, FL | Sister School - School Supplies | $10,000 |
| Our Daily Bread West Bradenton, FL | Food Pantry | $10,000 |
| Stillpoint Mission Inc Bradenton, FL | Utility Assistance and Food | $10,000 |
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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 | $14,282,272 | $1,026,739 | $987,487 | $251,783 | 31 | $897,208 | $862,244 | $650,932 |
| 2023 | $13,539,550 | $474,398 | $907,087 | $209,758 | 31 | $744,690 | $301,840 | $584,223 |
| 2022 | $12,400,189 | $510,529 | $916,418 | $239,679 | 55 | $761,367 | $256,155 | $597,388 |
| 2021 | $14,890,027 | $631,325 | $840,128 | $203,300 | 16 | $669,026 | $464,291 | $643,590 |
| 2020 | $13,642,572 | $412,369 | $783,709 | $161,388 | 21 | — | $277,491 | $573,637 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Taylor Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $651K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not state a general mission in the available information. Its 2024 filing describes Beside Still Waters at Playa del Sol as a place of retreat for rest and refocus for experienced pastors, ministers, missionaries, bishops, priests, rabbis, and similar religious servants with at least three years of service in good standing. Stays are limited to 10 days. The filing reports that 394 guests stayed at the property in 2024.
Its 2024 grants included support for organizations addressing food needs, child welfare, emergency assistance, scholarships, and community programs. Feeding Empty Little Tummies says it supplies food and necessities to children whose families are homeless or otherwise lack enough food. Manatee Children’s Services says it works to prevent child abuse and support children and families through advocacy, treatment, and shelter. Stillpoint Mission says it assists homeless and poor people with food, clothing, hygiene products, and financial assistance. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $251,783. Grant amounts ranged from $310 to $54,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
The largest reported grant was $54,000 to Child Care International Inc for general purposes. Other notable grants included $32,000 to Turning Points for its dental program; $20,000 to Annie Silver Community Center for disaster relief related to Hurricane Helene; and $15,000 each to Feeding Empty Little Tummies for its food and backpack program and Manatee Children’s Services for a child protective services renovation. Other grants included $11,000 to Manatee Riverside Rotary for scholarships, $10,000 to Our Daily Bread for its food pantry, and $10,000 to Stillpoint Mission for utility assistance and food.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Katherine Kittsmiller as president, Ritchey Nelson Taylor as vice president and treasurer, Elaine Ackel as chief executive officer, and Christopher Kittsmiller as secretary.
Taylor Family Foundation is led by Elaine Ackel, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elaine Ackel
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$121K (2020) → $148K (2024)
Katherine Kittsmiller
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$109K (2020) → $133K (2024)
Christopher Kittsmiller
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Ritchey Nelson Taylor
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $36K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $148K, to Elaine Ackel (Chief Executive Officer). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Taylor Family Foundation
How much does Taylor Family Foundation give each year?
Taylor Family Foundation gave $252K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $210K across 31 grants.
What is Taylor Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Taylor Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,122, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Taylor Family Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Taylor Family Foundation give grants?
Taylor Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were West Bradenton, FL (8 grants), Bradenton, FL (4 grants), Palmetto, FL (4 grants) and Sarasota, FL (4 grants).
Does Taylor Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 32% of Taylor Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Taylor Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Taylor Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Child Care International Inc ($54,000), Turning Points ($32,000) and Manatee Children's Services ($25,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Taylor Family Foundation?
Taylor Family Foundation reported $14.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $897K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $651K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Taylor Family Foundation fund?
The foundation does not state a general mission in the available information. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Taylor Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Taylor Family Foundation's EIN?
Taylor Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6058301. 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 ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 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 November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Taylor Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/taylor-family-foundation-morg_ecc34472266b4dba8a50437252113b70
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