The John a & Elizabeth F Taylor
The John a & Elizabeth F Taylor is a private foundation based in Jupiter, Florida. In 2025, it reported 22 grants totaling $780,000, with recipients including organizations working on conservation, marine ecosystems, fisheries, and ocean education.
The John a & Elizabeth F Taylor at a glance
In short: The John a & Elizabeth F Taylor gave $780K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $35K), mostly in Florida. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $780,000
- +6.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +4.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $35,455
- +1.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $23,549
- Total assets
- $7,410,337
- -5.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (3 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (85% 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 The John a & Elizabeth F Taylor
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 725 N Hwy A1A C210, Jupiter, FL 33477
Phone: (561) 351-1251
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The John a & Elizabeth F Taylor funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Conservation Florida Inc ($169K). Together the top 10 received $632K.
Grant Size Distribution
110 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 110 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida. The remaining reported shares were California (6%), New York (4%), North Carolina (2%), Washington, DC (1%), and Washington State (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The John a & Elizabeth F Taylor open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 22 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $40K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 82% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 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 (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 $618K (2022) to $780K (2025). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $780K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation Florida Inc Orlando, FL | General | $168,750 |
| Palm Beach County Fishing Foundation Inc West Palm Beach, FL | General | $125,000 |
| Captains for Clean Water Inc Fort Myers, FL | General | $67,097 |
| Loggerhead Marine Life Center Inc Juno Beach, FL | General | $49,875 |
| Surfrider Foundation San Clemente, CA | General | $47,097 |
| Billfish Foundation Inc Ft Lauderdale, FL | General | $41,000 |
| I Care Corporation Islamorada, FL | General | $35,750 |
| University of Florida Foundation St Augustine, FL | General | $34,099 |
| Billion Oyster Project Inc New York, NY | General | $33,000 |
| International Women's Fishing Association Scholarship Trust Key Biscayne, FL | General | $29,875 |
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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 | $7,410,337 | $430,563 | $889,009 | $780,000 | 22 | $780,000 | $321,554 | $783,546 |
| 2024 | $7,866,482 | $285,048 | $845,321 | $734,000 | 21 | $734,000 | $181,427 | $728,447 |
| 2023 | $8,426,755 | $290,927 | $751,351 | $647,858 | 21 | $647,858 | $197,804 | $639,580 |
| 2022 | $8,887,179 | $266,366 | $721,384 | $618,000 | 22 | $618,000 | $162,982 | $646,946 |
| 2021 | $9,342,197 | $256,143 | $825,745 | $720,000 | 24 | $720,000 | $150,569 | $701,485 |
| 2020 | $9,909,476 | $155,192 | $730,173 | $630,000 | 20 | — | $145,602 | $615,633 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The John a & Elizabeth F Taylor reported a distributable amount of $784K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose stated work involves conservation and ocean-related efforts. For example, Conservation Florida says its mission is to permanently protect Florida’s water, wildlife, and wild places. Captains for Clean Water says it works to advance education, awareness, and scientifically supported solutions to restore and protect marine ecosystems. Billion Oyster Project says it aims to restore oyster reefs to New York Harbor through public education initiatives.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $780,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $168,750, with a median of $23,548. The largest grants included $168,750 to Conservation Florida, $125,000 to Palm Beach County Fishing Foundation, $67,097 to Captains for Clean Water, $49,875 to Loggerhead Marine Life Center, and $47,097 to Surfrider Foundation. The listed grant purposes were “GENERAL.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists these officers and directors: Alexis Wilson, president and director; Patrice Kaupe, vice president and director; Peter Kaupe, treasurer, chairman, and director; Serena Wilson, secretary and director; and directors Kimberly Kaupe, Hans Miller, Shari Wilson, and McKenzie Wilson.
The John a & Elizabeth F Taylor is led by Alexis Wilson, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alexis Wilson
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Peter Kaupe
Treasurer, Chairman & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Hans Miller
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kimberly Kaupe
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patrice Kaupe
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Serena Wilson
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shari Wilson
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
McKenzie Wilson
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The John a & Elizabeth F Taylor
How much does The John a & Elizabeth F Taylor give each year?
The John a & Elizabeth F Taylor gave $780K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $734K across 21 grants.
What is The John a & Elizabeth F Taylor's typical grant size?
The John a & Elizabeth F Taylor's median grant in 2025 was $23,549, and its average grant was $35,455, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The John a & Elizabeth F Taylor that year got $7K on average.
Where does The John a & Elizabeth F Taylor give grants?
The John a & Elizabeth F Taylor gives mostly in Florida: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ft Lauderdale, FL (2 grants), Tampa, FL (2 grants) and Boca Raton, FL (2 grants).
Does The John a & Elizabeth F Taylor give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The John a & Elizabeth F Taylor's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The John a & Elizabeth F Taylor's largest grantees?
The John a & Elizabeth F Taylor's largest 2025 grantees include Conservation Florida Inc ($168,750), Palm Beach County Fishing Foundation Inc ($125,000) and Captains for Clean Water Inc ($67,097), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The John a & Elizabeth F Taylor?
The John a & Elizabeth F Taylor reported $7.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $780K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $784K (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 John a & Elizabeth F Taylor fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose stated work involves conservation and ocean-related efforts. For example, Conservation Florida says its mission is to permanently protect Florida’s water, wildlife, and wild places. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The John a & Elizabeth F Taylor?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The John a & Elizabeth F Taylor's EIN?
The John a & Elizabeth F Taylor's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0155013. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The John a & Elizabeth F Taylor 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
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