The Local South Foundation
The Local South Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing reports $136,700 in grants to 14 organizations, including Chicago-area arts, journalism, legal-aid, and immigrant-rights organizations, as well as organizations with grants designated for work in Bolivia.
The Local South Foundation at a glance
In short: The Local South Foundation gave $137K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $136,700
- +1852.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +1300.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,764
- +39.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $625,050
- +3.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (59% 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 Local South Foundation
- 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: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Local South Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fundacion Sol En CASA ($20K). Together the top 10 received $113K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 59% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 7% to Texas, 7% to Connecticut, and 3% to Virginia. A further 24% is listed with the recipient state shown as “?”. The filing also lists grants designated for Bolivia-related purposes.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Local South Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2023) to $137K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $137K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fundacion Sol En CASA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Fundacion Zero Waste Bolivia | General & Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Bird Endowment Houston, TX | Armonia Bolivia fund | $10,000 |
| Experimental Station Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Grow Greater Englewood Inc Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Hyde Park Art Center Chicago, IL | the Artists Run Chicago Fund | $10,000 |
| Invisible Institute Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Legal Aid Chicago Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Parole Illinois Inc Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc Fairfield, CT | Save the Children en Bolivia | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $625,050 | $237,193 | $187,768 | $136,700 | 14 | $147,934 | $78,876 | $2,335 |
| 2023 | $602,860 | $156,758 | $47,035 | $7,000 | 1 | $17,997 | $55,977 | $1,254 |
| 2021 | $150,003 | $150,003 | — | — | — | — | $3 | $223 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Local South Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions span the arts, journalism, civil legal aid, children’s rights, and educational and cultural initiatives. For example, Hyde Park Art Center describes its mission as stimulating and sustaining visual arts in Chicago; Invisible Institute says it works to strengthen citizens’ ability to hold public institutions accountable through investigative journalism; and Legal Aid Chicago says it provides civil legal aid to people living in poverty and other vulnerable groups. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 14 grants totaling $136,700. Grants ranged from $2,100 to $20,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Notable grants included $20,000 to Fundacion Sol en Casa and $12,500 to Fundacion Zero Waste Bolivia, both for general and unrestricted purposes. The foundation also gave $10,000 each to Bird Endowment for its Armonia Bolivia fund; Experimental Station, Grow Greater Englewood, Invisible Institute, Legal Aid Chicago, Parole Illinois, and South Side Weekly for general and unrestricted purposes; Hyde Park Art Center for the Artists Run Chicago Fund; Save the Children Federation for Save the Children en Bolivia; and The Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights for immigrant children in Chicago.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kathryn A. Duys, Jacob E. Taylor, and Thalia S. Taylor as directors. Yuval Taylor is listed as director, president, secretary, and treasurer.
The Local South Foundation is led by Yuval Taylor, Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Yuval Taylor
Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacob E Taylor
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn A Duys
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thalia S Taylor
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Local South Foundation
How much does The Local South Foundation give each year?
The Local South Foundation gave $137K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7K across 1 grant.
What is The Local South Foundation's typical grant size?
The Local South Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,764, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Local South Foundation give grants?
The Local South Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (7%) and Connecticut (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (8 grants) and Charlottesvle, VA (2 grants).
Does The Local South Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 57% of The Local South Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Local South Foundation's largest grantees?
The Local South Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Fundacion Sol En CASA ($20,000), Fundacion Zero Waste Bolivia ($12,500) and Bird Endowment ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Local South Foundation?
The Local South Foundation reported $625K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $148K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Local South Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions span the arts, journalism, civil legal aid, children’s rights, and educational and cultural initiatives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Local South Foundation?
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 Local South Foundation's EIN?
The Local South Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3651474. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does The Local South 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Local South Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-local-south-foundation-morg_e391dc42ff39411cab1a1fa00f3c79bc
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