The Shearon and Taylor Glover
The Shearon and Taylor Glover is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations for their exempt purposes, with 90% of grant dollars going to recipients in Georgia.
The Shearon and Taylor Glover at a glance
In short: The Shearon and Taylor Glover gave $517K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), mostly in Georgia. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $517,250
- +2.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,736
- -31.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $11,927,974
- +11.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (8 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Shearon and Taylor Glover
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3050 Peachtree Rd Nw Ste 125, Atlanta, GA 30305
Phone: (404) 448-0154
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Shearon and Taylor Glover funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Peachtree Presbyterian Church ($290K). Together the top 10 received $471K.
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 83 grants of 93 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to Georgia recipients. The remaining shares went to California (5%), Kentucky (2%), North Carolina (2%), and Washington, DC (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Shearon and Taylor Glover open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 18 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $44K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 28% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $345K (2020) to $563K (2021). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $517K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peachtree Presbyterian Church Atlanta, GA | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | $290,000 |
| Path Foundation Atlanta, GA | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | $55,000 |
| Lagrange College Lagrange, GA | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| The Trust for Public Land Los Angeles, CA | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| Kiip Metro Atlanta Schools Atlanta, GA | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | $20,000 |
| One Hundred Miles Brunswick, GA | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | $15,000 |
| Shepherd Center Foundation Atlanta, GA | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | $11,000 |
| Appalachin Regional Healthcare Foundation Lexington, KY | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Atlanta Police Foundation Atlanta, GA | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Chattahoochee Riverkeeper Atlanta, GA | Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | $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 | $11,927,974 | $803,326 | $558,029 | $517,250 | 18 | $519,578 | $737,973 | $536,835 |
| 2023 | $10,744,559 | $800,429 | $531,722 | $505,000 | 12 | $505,400 | $361,089 | $483,484 |
| 2022 | $9,544,963 | $1,233,387 | $528,171 | $504,700 | 20 | $504,700 | $1,030,954 | $500,296 |
| 2021 | $11,465,757 | $1,446,370 | $597,624 | $562,750 | 27 | $562,750 | $1,369,675 | $477,450 |
| 2020 | $9,044,807 | $-75,155 | $348,753 | $345,472 | 16 | — | $816,571 | $349,846 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Shearon and Taylor Glover reported a distributable amount of $537K 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 separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including trails and parks, conservation, education, health care and rehabilitation, public safety, and education for students with dyslexia. For example, PATH Foundation describes its work as designing and building bicycle and pedestrian trails in metro Atlanta and helping other Georgia cities advance trail development. The Trust for Public Land says it creates parks and protects land, while One Hundred Miles describes its work as protecting Georgia’s coast through advocacy, education, and community engagement. The Schenck School says it provides an educational foundation for students with dyslexia.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $517,250 through 18 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $290,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest grants included $290,000 to Peachtree Presbyterian Church, $55,000 to PATH Foundation, $25,000 each to LaGrange College and The Trust for Public Land, and $20,000 to KIIP Metro Atlanta Schools. Other grants included $15,000 to One Hundred Miles, $11,000 to Shepherd Center Foundation, and $10,000 each to Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation, Atlanta Police Foundation, Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, Chattahoochee NOW, and The Schenck School.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists S Taylor Glover as director, president, secretary, and treasurer; Shearon W Glover as director; and Ruth K Bolvig as secretary.
The Shearon and Taylor Glover is led by S. Taylor Glover, Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
S. Taylor Glover
Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shearon W. Glover
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ruth K. Bolvig
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Shearon and Taylor Glover
How much does The Shearon and Taylor Glover give each year?
The Shearon and Taylor Glover gave $517K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $505K across 12 grants.
What is The Shearon and Taylor Glover's typical grant size?
The Shearon and Taylor Glover's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $28,736, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Shearon and Taylor Glover that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Shearon and Taylor Glover give grants?
The Shearon and Taylor Glover gives mostly in Georgia: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (11 grants).
Who are The Shearon and Taylor Glover's largest grantees?
The Shearon and Taylor Glover's largest 2024 grantees include Peachtree Presbyterian Church ($290,000), Path Foundation ($55,000) and Lagrange College ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Shearon and Taylor Glover?
The Shearon and Taylor Glover reported $11.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $520K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $537K (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 Shearon and Taylor Glover fund?
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including trails and parks, conservation, education, health care and rehabilitation, public safety, and education for students with dyslexia. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Shearon and Taylor Glover?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and 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 Shearon and Taylor Glover's EIN?
The Shearon and Taylor Glover's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1372036. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Shearon and Taylor Glover 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Shearon and Taylor Glover funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-shearon-and-taylor-glover-morg_8f6f4e98853144ad8c15e936dfae9c90
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