The Helen Marie Taylor Charitable
The Helen Marie Taylor Charitable is a private foundation based in Richmond, Virginia. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including museums, historic preservation organizations, and other organizations.
The Helen Marie Taylor Charitable at a glance
In short: The Helen Marie Taylor Charitable gave $610K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $61K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $610,440
- +95.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $61,044
- +56.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $30,866,498
- -12.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Helen Marie Taylor Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1021 East Cary Street Suite 2100, Richmond, VA 23192
Phone: (804) 964-2500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Helen Marie Taylor Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Taylor Museum of Waco ($355K). Together the top 10 received $610K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 18 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing lists recipients in Texas and Virginia. Texas organizations received 58% of grant dollars and Virginia organizations received 42%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Helen Marie Taylor Charitable gives
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% 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 (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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $313K (2023) to $610K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $610K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor Museum of Waco Waco, TX | Grants to Expand the Museum | $355,440 |
| Virginia Museum of HISTORY&CULTURE Richmond, VA | General Support | $130,000 |
| James Monroe Memorial Foundation Colonial Beach, VA | General Support | $60,000 |
| Preservation Virginia Richmond, VA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Richmond Symphony Richmond, VA | General Support | $10,000 |
| James Madison Museum Orange, VA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Historic Richmond Foundation Richmond, VA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Washington Statue McLean, VA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Tee Jay Vikings Fund Richmond, VA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Youth Life Foundation Richmond, VA | General Support | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30,866,498 | $485,316 | $2,038,372 | $610,440 | 10 | $685,049 | $685,619 |
| 2023 | $35,181,614 | $33,173,024 | $1,426,410 | $312,634 | 8 | $2,039,173 | $599,612 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Helen Marie Taylor Charitable reported a distributable amount of $686K 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 museums and organizations focused on history, preservation, and cultural activities. The James Monroe Memorial Foundation describes its mission as providing education to preserve and promote the heritage, views, and principles of President James Monroe. Historic Richmond Foundation describes its mission as preserving Richmond’s historic buildings, neighborhoods, and places, sparking revitalization, and championing the city’s architectural legacy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $610,440. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $355,440, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards were $355,440 to Taylor Museum of Waco for museum expansion, $130,000 to Virginia Museum of History & Culture for general support, and $60,000 to James Monroe Memorial Foundation for general support. Other grants included $15,000 to Preservation Virginia and $10,000 each to Richmond Symphony, James Madison Museum, Historic Richmond Foundation, and Friends of the Washington Statue. Tee Jay Vikings Fund and Youth Life Foundation each received $5,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Brandon Taylor as president and Taylor Turner and Captain Tom Chaby as board members.
The Helen Marie Taylor Charitable is led by Brandon Taylor, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brandon Taylor
President
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Captain Tom Chaby
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Taylor Turner
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 The Helen Marie Taylor Charitable
How much does The Helen Marie Taylor Charitable give each year?
The Helen Marie Taylor Charitable gave $610K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $313K across 8 grants.
What is The Helen Marie Taylor Charitable's typical grant size?
The Helen Marie Taylor Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $61,044, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Helen Marie Taylor Charitable give grants?
The Helen Marie Taylor Charitable gives mostly in Texas: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (42%). The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, VA (6 grants).
Does The Helen Marie Taylor Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of The Helen Marie Taylor Charitable's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Helen Marie Taylor Charitable's largest grantees?
The Helen Marie Taylor Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Taylor Museum of Waco ($355,440), Virginia Museum of HISTORY&CULTURE ($130,000) and James Monroe Memorial Foundation ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Helen Marie Taylor Charitable?
The Helen Marie Taylor Charitable reported $30.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $685K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $686K (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 The Helen Marie Taylor Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for museums and organizations focused on history, preservation, and cultural activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Helen Marie Taylor Charitable?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Helen Marie Taylor Charitable's EIN?
The Helen Marie Taylor Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-2544496. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does The Helen Marie Taylor Charitable 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Helen Marie Taylor Charitable funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-helen-marie-taylor-charitable-morg_039d87f8d0854cde9f5671cf0492201d
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