The Mary Hilem Taylor Foundation
The Mary Hilem Taylor Foundation is a private foundation based in Boca Raton, Florida. Its 2022 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, with most reported grant dollars going to recipients in Florida. The most recent filing on record is for 2022, with nothing filed since; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Mary Hilem Taylor Foundation at a glance
In short: The Mary Hilem Taylor Foundation gave $371K across 17 grants in 2022 (avg $22K), mostly in Florida. 35% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $371,100
- +48.7% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 17
- -32.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $21,829
- +118.7% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,056,978
- -21.9% vs 2021
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (6 of 17, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (82% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Mary Hilem Taylor Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1300 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Phone: (917) 420-1131
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mary Hilem Taylor Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was South Florida PBS ($200K). Together the top 10 received $351K.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 65 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, Florida recipients received 82% of grant dollars. New York recipients received 12%, and recipients in Washington, DC, and Massachusetts received 3% each. Georgia received 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Mary Hilem Taylor Foundation open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 6 of 17 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 53% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $191K (2020) to $371K (2022). In 2022 it made 17 grants totaling $371K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Florida PBS Miami, FL | General | $200,000 |
| Boys-Girls Club PB Cty West Palm Beach, FL | General | $35,000 |
| United Way Palm Beach, FL | General | $30,000 |
| Lighthouse Guild New Yorn, NY | General | $15,000 |
| Hope for Depression Research New York, NY | General | $15,000 |
| One Love Connection Bronxville, NY | General | $15,000 |
| The Aspen Institute Washington, DC | General | $11,000 |
| Town of Palm Beach Palm Beach, FL | General | $10,000 |
| Palm Beach Civic Asso Palm Beach, FL | General | $10,000 |
| Brigham Womens Fund Boston, MA | General | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $3,056,978 | $97,332 | $390,004 | $371,100 | 17 | $42,252 |
| 2021 | $3,913,971 | $88,560 | $270,911 | $249,500 | 25 | $267,662 |
| 2020 | $3,686,068 | $59,625 | $209,099 | $191,000 | 23 | $45,030 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants went to organizations including South Florida PBS, whose mission is to entertain, enlighten, and educate its community, and The Aspen Institute, which says it works through dialogue, leadership, and action to address societal challenges.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $371,100. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $200,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest grants included $200,000 to South Florida PBS, $35,000 to Boys-Girls Club PB Cty, and $30,000 to United Way. Other listed grants included $15,000 each to Lighthouse Guild, Hope for Depression Research, and One Love Connection, and $11,000 to The Aspen Institute.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Felicia Taylor as trustee.
The Mary Hilem Taylor Foundation is led by Felicia Taylor, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Felicia Taylor
Trustee
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Mary Hilem Taylor Foundation
How much does The Mary Hilem Taylor Foundation give each year?
The Mary Hilem Taylor Foundation gave $371K across 17 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2021 it gave $250K across 25 grants.
What is The Mary Hilem Taylor Foundation's typical grant size?
The Mary Hilem Taylor Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $10,000, and its average grant was $21,829, across 17 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990 filing. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Mary Hilem Taylor Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Mary Hilem Taylor Foundation give grants?
The Mary Hilem Taylor Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Palm Beach, FL (4 grants) and Palm Beach, FL (3 grants).
Does The Mary Hilem Taylor Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Mary Hilem Taylor Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990 filing.
Who are The Mary Hilem Taylor Foundation's largest grantees?
The Mary Hilem Taylor Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include South Florida PBS ($200,000), Boys-Girls Club PB Cty ($35,000) and United Way ($30,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is The Mary Hilem Taylor Foundation?
The Mary Hilem Taylor Foundation reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $97K.
What does The Mary Hilem Taylor Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mary Hilem Taylor Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 The Mary Hilem Taylor Foundation's EIN?
The Mary Hilem Taylor Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-6191958. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does The Mary Hilem Taylor 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 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 2020–2022
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