Taylor Unity Foundation
Taylor Unity Foundation is a private foundation based in Columbia, Missouri. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in Missouri and several other states.
Taylor Unity Foundation at a glance
In short: Taylor Unity Foundation gave $37K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Missouri. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $36,550
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +46.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,924
- -23.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $175,721
- -13.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (8 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (31% 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 Unity Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. No application materials or other application process are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3041 W Picket Post St, Columbia, MO 65203
Phone: (573) 443-5780
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Taylor Unity Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Natural Resources Defense Council ($6K). Together the top 10 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 71 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Missouri (31%), California (22%), Michigan (19%), Virginia (19%), and Colorado (4%). The listed recipients also included organizations in Washington, DC, and Missouri locations outside Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Taylor Unity Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 19 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $631; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 83% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2019) to $37K (2024). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Defense Council San Francisco, CA | Operating Grant | $6,000 |
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Operating Grant | $5,000 |
| Leadership Institute Arlington, VA | Operating Grant | $4,500 |
| Cedar Creek Riding School Columbia, MO | Operating Grant | $4,000 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters Columbia, MO | Operating Grant | $3,000 |
| Earth Justice San Francisco, CA | Operating Grant | $2,000 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | Operating Grant | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army Alexandria, VA | Operating Grant | $2,000 |
| Creating Refuge Columbia, MO | Operating Grant | $1,500 |
| Environment for the Americas Boulder, CO | Operating Grant | $1,500 |
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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 | $175,721 | $12,995 | $40,047 | $36,550 | 19 | $36,550 | $6,237 | $43,953 |
| 2023 | $202,860 | $15,029 | $37,679 | $32,500 | 13 | $32,500 | $3,006 | $26,597 |
| 2022 | $224,135 | $1,056 | $35,004 | $30,050 | 16 | $30,050 | $6,394 | $22,887 |
| 2021 | $257,288 | $20,685 | $35,903 | $30,000 | 13 | $30,000 | $5,967 | $27,725 |
| 2020 | $272,506 | $66,922 | $29,301 | $26,750 | 10 | — | $3,255 | $10,983 |
| 2019 | $234,885 | $11,738 | $29,344 | $21,400 | 13 | — | $8,816 | $19,768 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Taylor Unity Foundation reported a distributable amount of $44K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions span areas such as physician advocacy, participation in government and media, bird conservation, ocean protection, and support for military and civilian communities. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $36,550 through 19 grants. Grants ranged from $200 to $6,000, with a median grant of $1,500. Notable grants included $6,000 to the Natural Resources Defense Council, $5,000 to the University of Michigan, $4,500 to Leadership Institute, $4,000 to Cedar Creek Riding School, and $3,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Other reported 2024 grants included $2,000 each to Earth Justice, Hillsdale College, and the Salvation Army; $1,500 each to Creating Refuge and Environment for the Americas; and $1,000 each to Missouri Humane Society and True North. Additional 2024 recipients included Ocean Conservancy ($650) and Veterans of Foreign Wars ($500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Herbert Taylor as president, Mary T Taylor as secretary, and Kathryn Taylor as vice president.
Taylor Unity Foundation is led by Herbert L. Taylor, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Herbert L. Taylor
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kathryn Taylor
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Mary T. Taylor
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Weyman Lundquist (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Taylor Unity Foundation
How much does Taylor Unity Foundation give each year?
Taylor Unity Foundation gave $37K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $33K across 13 grants.
What is Taylor Unity Foundation's typical grant size?
Taylor Unity Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,924, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Taylor Unity Foundation that year got $631 on average.
Where does Taylor Unity Foundation give grants?
Taylor Unity Foundation's top state is Missouri, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (22%) and Michigan (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbia, MO (6 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), San Francisco, CA (2 grants) and Alexandria, VA (2 grants).
Does Taylor Unity Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Taylor Unity Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Taylor Unity Foundation's largest grantees?
Taylor Unity Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Natural Resources Defense Council ($6,000), University of Michigan ($5,000) and Leadership Institute ($4,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Taylor Unity Foundation?
Taylor Unity Foundation reported $176K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $37K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $44K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Taylor Unity Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions span areas such as physician advocacy, participation in government and media, bird conservation, ocean protection, and support for military and civilian communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Taylor Unity Foundation?
The foundation 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 Unity Foundation's EIN?
Taylor Unity Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1780677. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Taylor Unity 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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