Taylor Foundation
The Taylor Foundation is a private foundation based in Palm Beach, Florida. It makes grants for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational purposes, with stated areas of main interest in Palm Beach County, Southeast Virginia, and Carteret County, North Carolina.
Taylor Foundation at a glance
In short: Taylor Foundation gave $124K across 35 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state North Carolina. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $124,000
- +37.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 35
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,543
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,015,790
- -4.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (10 of 35, 2024)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (49% 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 Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation is accepting applications and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing describes an application by letter, with no formal restrictions or limitations on awards; its longstanding policy is generally to limit gifts to community and general charities, including hospitals, religious entities, and educational entities in Virginia, North Carolina, and Florida. Contact Susan T. Kirkpatrick.
- Review Cycle
- December 1.
- Deadline
- December 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Susan T Kirkpatrick
Mailing address: 120 Murray Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33405
Phone: (561) 628-5458
Website: https://thetaylorfoundation.info
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Taylor Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Integrated Car of Greater Hickory ($15K). Together the top 10 received $72K.
Grant Size Distribution
163 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 163 grants of 163 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation identifies South Florida, particularly Palm Beach County; Southeast Virginia; and Carteret County, North Carolina, as areas of main interest. In 2024, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in North Carolina (49%), Florida (36%), Virginia (8%), South Carolina (2%), and Nebraska (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Taylor Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 35 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 54% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 136% 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 $80K (2020) to $124K (2024). In 2024 it made 35 grants totaling $124K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated Car of Greater Hickory Hickory, NC | Community | $15,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Community | $12,000 |
| Boca Raton Champion Golf Charities Boca Raton, FL | Community | $8,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Palm Beaches West Palm Beach, FL | Community | $7,000 |
| East Cateret High School Beaufort, NC | Educational | $6,000 |
| Sea Level Beautification Comm Sealevel, NC | Community | $5,500 |
| Els for Autism Jupiter, FL | Community | $5,000 |
| St Clare Catholic School North Palm Beach, FL | Educational | $5,000 |
| Big Dog Ranch Rescue Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Community | $4,000 |
| Stop Children's Cancer Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Community | $4,000 |
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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 | $1,015,790 | $118,713 | $168,515 | $124,000 | 35 | $147,199 | $103,248 | $108,304 |
| 2023 | $1,065,592 | $50,201 | $129,906 | $90,150 | 28 | $114,004 | $34,299 | $96,012 |
| 2022 | $1,145,297 | $-35,103 | $122,232 | $86,500 | 31 | $107,939 | $22,021 | $99,960 |
| 2021 | $1,302,632 | $440,430 | $156,072 | $115,600 | 40 | $138,424 | $424,812 | $104,571 |
| 2020 | $1,018,274 | $13,350 | $100,610 | $79,500 | 29 | — | $27,299 | $92,393 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Taylor Foundation reported a distributable amount of $108K 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 stated purpose is to support religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational purposes. Its 2024 grants included community and educational grants. The foundation’s filing says it generally limits gifts to community and general charities, including hospitals, religious entities, and educational entities in Virginia, North Carolina, and Florida.
Examples of grantees’ work include Samaritan’s Purse, which describes itself as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. Boca Raton Champions Golf Charities says it sponsors a senior PGA golf tournament to raise funds for Boca Raton Community Hospital and other qualified charitable organizations. Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches says it delivers fresh food to homebound seniors, and East Carteret High School Band says it provides financial assistance for equipment, uniforms, and transportation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 35 grants totaling $124,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $15,000, with a median of $2,500. Larger grants included $15,000 to Integrated Car of Greater Hickory, $12,000 to Samaritan’s Purse, $8,000 to Boca Raton Champion Golf Charities, $7,000 to Meals on Wheels Palm Beaches, and $6,000 to East Carteret High School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Harry Taylor, Susan T. Kirkpatrick (Chairman of the Board), Barbara Creech, Grady Fulcher Jr., Brian Kirkpatrick, William Clark Taylor (Secretary), Laura Creech, and Harry Taylor Jr.
Taylor Foundation is led by Susan T. Kirkpatrick Susan T. Kirkpat, Chairman of the Brd on every filing since 2021; all 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan T. Kirkpatrick Susan T. Kirkpat
Chairman of the Brd
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $2K (2024)
Barbara Creech
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Brian Kirkpatrick
Trustee
Secretary → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Grady Fulcher Jr.
Trustee
Secretary → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Harry Taylor
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Harry Taylor Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $2K (2024)
Laura Creech
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $2K (2024)
William Clark Taylor
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Susan T. Kirkpatrick (2020) — Chairman of
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 $2K, to Harry Taylor (Trustee). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Taylor Foundation
How much does Taylor Foundation give each year?
Taylor Foundation gave $124K across 35 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $90K across 28 grants.
What is Taylor Foundation's typical grant size?
Taylor Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,543, across 35 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Taylor Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Taylor Foundation give grants?
Taylor Foundation's top state is North Carolina, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (36%) and Virginia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Palm Beach, FL (5 grants), Sealevel, NC (4 grants), Palm Beach Gardens, FL (2 grants) and Beaufort, NC (2 grants).
Does Taylor Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 35 grants with a stated purpose on Taylor Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community" (31 grants) and "Educational" (4 grants).
Who are Taylor Foundation's largest grantees?
Taylor Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Integrated Car of Greater Hickory ($15,000), Samaritan's Purse ($12,000) and Boca Raton Champion Golf Charities ($8,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Taylor Foundation?
Taylor Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $147K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $108K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Taylor Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational purposes. Its 2024 grants included community and educational grants. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Taylor Foundation?
The foundation is accepting applications and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Taylor Foundation's EIN?
Taylor Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-0555235. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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Grantable. (2026). Taylor Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/taylor-foundation-morg_00260a74681d47cfb571fe9511fbfee7
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