The Crawford Taylor Foundation
The Crawford Taylor Foundation is a private foundation based in St. Louis, Missouri. Created in 1997 by local entrepreneur Jack Taylor, it supports initiatives intended to improve the Greater St. Louis area, with stated interests in community development, women and health, animal welfare, and the environment.
The Crawford Taylor Foundation at a glance
In short: The Crawford Taylor Foundation gave $53.6M across 49 grants in 2025 (avg $1.1M), mostly in Missouri. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $53,576,691
- +29.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 49
- +14.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,093,402
- +13.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $772,182,722
- +1.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (5 of 49, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Crawford Taylor Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Review Cycle
- Applications are accepted at any time.
- Deadline
- Applications are accepted at any time.
- Contact
Application contact: Jo Ann Kindle
Mailing address: PO Box 16620, St Louis, MO 63105
Phone: (314) 512-2253
Website: https://crawfordtaylorfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Crawford Taylor Foundation
Who The Crawford Taylor Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Great Rivers Greenway Foundation ($16.0M). Together the top 10 received $49.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
225 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 124 grants of 225 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its mission and focus as centered on the Greater St. Louis area. In 2023, 89% of its grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri. The remaining reported shares went to recipients in Washington, DC (5%), Florida (4%), and Maryland (2%); Massachusetts accounted for 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 49 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Crawford Taylor Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 49 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2.2M; repeat grants $967K. How we count
Medians: $1M first-time, $40K repeat.
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 379% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 134% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6.9M (2020) to $65.3M (2019). In 2025 it made 49 grants totaling $53.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Great Rivers Greenway Foundation St. Louis, MO | Annual Fund - Support | $16,000,000 |
| St Lukes Episcopal-Presbyterian Hospital Chesterfield, MO | Annual Fund - Support | $15,000,000 |
| Kid Smart Tools for Learning Maryland Heights, MO | Annual Fund - Support | $5,000,000 |
| St Louis Zoo St. Louis, MO | Annual Fund - Support | $5,000,000 |
| Scholarship Foundation of St Louis St. Louis, MO | Annual Fund - Support | $2,475,000 |
| Municipal Theatre Association of St Louis Saint Louis, MO | Annual Fund - Support | $1,540,000 |
| Missouri Historical Society Saint Louis, MO | Annual Fund - Support | $1,468,191 |
| The Everglades Foundation Inc Palmetto Bay, FL | Annual Fund - Support | $1,350,000 |
| Naval Aviation Museum Foundation Pensacola, FL | Annual Fund - Support | $1,000,000 |
| Our Little Haven Saint Louis, MO | Annual Fund - Support | $1,000,000 |
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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 | $772,182,722 | $67,067,257 | $55,586,130 | $53,576,691 | 49 | $53,592,021 | $66,039,598 | $40,045,240 |
| 2024 | $758,754,820 | $72,556,896 | $43,006,665 | $41,410,400 | 43 | $41,160,129 | $71,478,250 | $39,291,545 |
| 2023 | $729,606,494 | $31,571,521 | $24,394,586 | $22,656,200 | 47 | $22,662,667 | $30,075,901 | $35,433,598 |
| 2022 | $718,589,823 | $24,214,180 | $14,132,264 | $11,194,299 | 45 | $42,205,758 | $21,425,373 | $34,133,406 |
| 2021 | $738,101,888 | $69,635,068 | $61,531,769 | $59,712,700 | 41 | $28,827,624 | $67,023,752 | $37,191,871 |
| 2020 | $702,142,062 | $44,147,250 | $8,839,446 | $6,908,700 | 44 | — | $41,181,714 | $31,813,295 |
| 2019 | $603,590,007 | $76,394,463 | $67,704,940 | $65,268,298 | 54 | — | $51,066,698 | $30,521,493 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Crawford Taylor Foundation reported a distributable amount of $40.0M for 2025 — 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 identifies community development, women and health, animal welfare, and the environment as focus areas. Its website describes community development as work that enhances St. Louis’s reputation and quality of life; women and health initiatives as including food, shelter, health, and education for women and children; animal welfare as rescue, rehabilitation, and preventing cruelty; and environmental work as preserving parks and natural beauty and developing long-term solutions.
Its 2023 grantees illustrate a range of supported work. For example, Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation describes its mission as providing exceptional health care services; Great Rivers Greenway Foundation supports and sustains greenways in the St. Louis metro region; and The Magic House says it engages children through hands-on learning. The St. Louis Area Foodbank describes its work as nourishing people, empowering communities, and transforming systems, while Forest Park Forever’s mission is to restore, maintain, and sustain Forest Park in partnership with the City of St. Louis.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation made 47 grants totaling $22,656,200. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $10,000,000, with a median of $30,000. Among the largest grants were $10,000,000 to Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation, $2,522,601 to Great Rivers Greenway Foundation, $2,500,000 to Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School, and $1,500,000 to The Magic House. These grants were listed for “annual fund - support.” Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 49 grants totaling $53.6 million.
The foundation’s 2025 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It lists Jo Ann Kindle as the contact for applications and requests an outline of the organization’s purpose and activities, including what the funds would be used for. Applications are accepted at any time; the filing says applicants will receive notice of approval, rejection, or a request for more information. The foundation gives preference to charitable and educational organizations. Its website says awards are for a 12-month period, it does not support multi-year grants, and it generally does not fund ongoing operating or salary costs or budget deficits. It also lists exclusions including individuals, political activities, for-profit organizations, athletic teams, and certain religious organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Jo Ann Kindle as director and chairperson/president; Andrew C. Taylor as director/vice-president; Kimberley Johnson as director/treasurer; and Carolyn Kindle Betz as director/secretary. Other listed directors are Alison Kindle Hogan, Christine B. Taylor, and Patricia Taylor. Rick Short is listed as assistant treasurer, and Theresa Beldner as assistant secretary. The foundation’s website says three generations of the Taylor family make up its Board of Trustees.
The Crawford Taylor Foundation is led by Jo Ann Kindle, Director Chairperson & President on every filing since 2019; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jo Ann Kindle
Director Chairperson & President
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alison Kindle Hogan
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew C. Taylor
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine B. Taylor
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Taylor
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberley Johnson
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Kindle
Director & Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Short
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Theresa Beldner
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Carolyn Kindle Betz (2019–2024) — Director & Secretary
- Former: James F. Mann (2019–2020) — Director & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Crawford Taylor Foundation
How much does The Crawford Taylor Foundation give each year?
The Crawford Taylor Foundation gave $53.6M across 49 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $41.4M across 43 grants.
What is The Crawford Taylor Foundation's typical grant size?
The Crawford Taylor Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $1,093,402, across 49 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Crawford Taylor Foundation that year got $2.2M on average.
Where does The Crawford Taylor Foundation give grants?
The Crawford Taylor Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (34 grants) and Chesterfield, MO (2 grants).
Does The Crawford Taylor Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Crawford Taylor Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (49 of 49) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Crawford Taylor Foundation's largest grantees?
The Crawford Taylor Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Great Rivers Greenway Foundation ($16,000,000), St Lukes Episcopal-Presbyterian Hospital ($15,000,000) and Kid Smart Tools for Learning ($5,000,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Crawford Taylor Foundation?
The Crawford Taylor Foundation reported $772.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $53.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $40.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Crawford Taylor Foundation fund?
The foundation identifies community development, women and health, animal welfare, and the environment as focus areas. Its website describes community development as work that enhances St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Crawford Taylor Foundation?
The Crawford Taylor Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines. Check crawfordtaylorfoundation.org for any change to that policy.
What is The Crawford Taylor Foundation's EIN?
The Crawford Taylor Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1790817. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Crawford Taylor Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 9, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 31, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2023
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