Taylor Foundation of Newberry Inc
Taylor Foundation of Newberry, Inc. is a private family foundation based in Newberry, South Carolina, and files as a Form 990-PF private foundation. Formed in 1985, it says its primary goal is to strengthen educational and cultural opportunities for Newberry County residents and encourage appreciation of the county’s history; its secondary goal is to address humanitarian needs in the county.
Taylor Foundation of Newberry Inc at a glance
In short: Taylor Foundation of Newberry Inc gave $55K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in South Carolina. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $55,093
- -8.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,755
- -17.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $865,261
- -4.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (6 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Taylor Foundation of Newberry Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing lists Otis Taylor as the contact for application information and states that awards are restricted to the benefit of Newberry County, South Carolina.
- Review Cycle
- None listed on the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- None listed on the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Otis Taylor
Mailing address: P O Box 399, Newberry, SC 29108
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Taylor Foundation of Newberry Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Newberry Museum ($10K). Together the top 10 received $49K.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 91 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that its awards are for the benefit of Newberry County, South Carolina. In its 2025 filing, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina and 1% to recipients in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Taylor Foundation of Newberry Inc open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 20 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 290% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2020) to $60K (2024). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Newberry Museum Newberry, SC | Capital | $10,100 |
| Newberry College Newberry, SC | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Presbyterian College Clinton, SC | Scholarship | $6,593 |
| Newberry Opera House Newberry, SC | Operations | $6,500 |
| College of Charleston Charleston, SC | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Medical University of SC Charleston, SC | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Power Hour - Boys & Girls Columbia, SC | Operations | $2,500 |
| Midlands FCA for Newberry TD Columbia, SC | Operations | $1,000 |
| Camp Kinard Batesburg, SC | Operations | $1,000 |
| Newberry Soil & Water Newberry, SC | Operations | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $865,261 | $18,877 | $57,281 | $55,093 | 20 | $55,093 | $37,413 | — |
| 2024 | $903,665 | $96,133 | $62,572 | $60,148 | 18 | $60,148 | $35,361 | $20,706 |
| 2023 | $870,104 | $59,874 | $58,137 | $56,000 | 17 | $56,000 | $29,387 | $20,347 |
| 2022 | $812,972 | $42,808 | $57,299 | $54,500 | 18 | $54,852 | $27,008 | $19,969 |
| 2021 | $849,856 | $149,737 | $57,621 | $53,750 | 18 | $55,001 | $24,486 | $19,623 |
| 2020 | $827,055 | $18,962 | $53,435 | $50,363 | 16 | — | $22,410 | $19,491 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to strengthen educational and cultural opportunities for Newberry County residents, encourage appreciation of the county’s history, and meet humanitarian needs in the county. Its giving includes scholarships and support for education, cultural institutions, and operations, as well as capital projects and humanitarian services.
Among its 2025 grantees, Newberry College describes its mission as challenging and nurturing students for service and leadership through a Christian education in the Lutheran tradition. Presbyterian College describes its purpose as developing students’ mental, physical, moral, and spiritual capacities within the framework of Christian faith.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $55,093. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $10,100, with a median of $1,000. The largest reported grants were $10,100 to Newberry Museum for capital, $10,000 to Newberry College for scholarships, $6,593 to Presbyterian College for scholarships, and $6,500 to Newberry Opera House for operations. Other reported grants included $5,000 each to College of Charleston and Medical University of SC for scholarships, and $2,500 to Power Hour - Boys & Girls for operations.
The foundation’s website describes a scholarship program and lists institutions at which scholarships are available. It reports that the foundation has provided 196 scholarships since 1987.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Clyde O Taylor Jr as President, Amelia T Webb as Secretary, E Cannon Taylor as Forester, Ann C Taylor as Vice President, and C O Taylor III as Treasurer.
Taylor Foundation of Newberry Inc is led by Clyde O Taylor Jr., President on every filing since 2022; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Clyde O Taylor Jr.
President
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amelia T Webb
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$600 (2020) → $0 (2025)
E Cannon Taylor
Forester
Director → Forester, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$600 (2020) → $0 (2025)
Ann C Taylor
Vice President
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
C O Taylor III
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Clyde O Taylor III (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $600, to Clyde O Taylor III (Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Taylor Foundation of Newberry Inc
How much does Taylor Foundation of Newberry Inc give each year?
Taylor Foundation of Newberry Inc gave $55K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $60K across 18 grants.
What is Taylor Foundation of Newberry Inc's typical grant size?
Taylor Foundation of Newberry Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,755, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Taylor Foundation of Newberry Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does Taylor Foundation of Newberry Inc give grants?
Taylor Foundation of Newberry Inc gives mostly in South Carolina: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Newberry, SC (8 grants), Columbia, SC (5 grants) and Charleston, SC (2 grants).
Does Taylor Foundation of Newberry Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Taylor Foundation of Newberry Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (14 grants) and "Scholarship" (4 grants).
Who are Taylor Foundation of Newberry Inc's largest grantees?
Taylor Foundation of Newberry Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Newberry Museum ($10,100), Newberry College ($10,000) and Presbyterian College ($6,593), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Taylor Foundation of Newberry Inc?
Taylor Foundation of Newberry Inc reported $865K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $19K.
What does Taylor Foundation of Newberry Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to strengthen educational and cultural opportunities for Newberry County residents, encourage appreciation of the county’s history, and meet humanitarian needs in the county. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Taylor Foundation of Newberry Inc?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Taylor Foundation of Newberry Inc's EIN?
Taylor Foundation of Newberry Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-0809199. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Taylor Foundation of Newberry Inc 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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