The Taylor-Schale Foundation
The Taylor-Schale Foundation is a private foundation based in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida (EIN 85-6727202). Its 2024 filing says it provides grants to young adults to help them develop mature life decisions and practices and become financially independent; applications are submitted upon nomination by a nonprofit organization.
The Taylor-Schale Foundation at a glance
In short: The Taylor-Schale Foundation gave $131K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), top state Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $130,500
- +30.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +17.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,525
- +10.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,454,424
- +3.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (33% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Taylor-Schale Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says applications are submitted to the foundation upon nomination by a nonprofit organization. The board reviews proposals, negotiates grant terms, approves grants, and distributes them. Contact the foundation directly with application questions and to ask about award restrictions or limitations.
- Review Cycle
- Contact the foundation directly for submission deadlines.
- Deadline
- Contact the foundation directly for submission deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: The Taylor-Schale Foundation
Mailing address: 425 North Ocean Grande Drive Suite, 106, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Phone: (904) 540-7420
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Taylor-Schale Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Flagler College Inc ($18K). Together the top 10 received $96K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 57 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in several states. The largest listed shares went to Oregon (33%), Florida (27%), Washington (21%), and North Carolina (10%); Illinois accounted for 4%. The 2025 list also includes a grant to Interlochen Center for the Arts in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Taylor-Schale Foundation gives
- 45% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 2800% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 65% 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 (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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $131K (2025). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $131K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Flagler College Inc St Augustine, FL | General support of the organization's charitable and educational activities | $18,000 |
| Kulshan Community Land Trust Bellingham, WA | General support of the organization's charitable and educational activities | $12,500 |
| Whatcom Community College Foundation Bellingham, WA | General support of the organization's charitable and educational activities | $12,500 |
| Portland Community College Foundation Inc Tigard, OR | General support of the organization's charitable and educational activities | $12,000 |
| Portland State University Foundation Portland, OR | General support of the organization's charitable and educational activities | $10,000 |
| Town of Canton NC Canton, NC | General support of the organization's charitable and educational activities | $10,000 |
| Raphael House of Portland Portland, OR | General support of the organization's charitable and educational activities | $5,500 |
| Broadway Rose Theater Co Tigard, OR | General support of the organization's charitable and educational activities | $5,000 |
| Drive Fore the Future Foundation Westmont, IL | General support of the organization's charitable and educational activities | $5,000 |
| Epilepsy Alliance of Florida Miami, FL | General support of the organization's charitable and educational activities | $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 | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,454,424 | $1,463,216 | $139,274 | $130,500 | 20 | $134,430 | $38,311 | $206,655 |
| 2024 | $2,373,271 | $828,417 | $107,236 | $100,000 | 17 | $103,158 | $51,346 | $127,308 |
| 2023 | $2,126,721 | $53,425 | $91,792 | $75,000 | 15 | $83,396 | $41,543 | $105,599 |
| 2022 | $2,165,088 | $23,414 | $18,292 | $4,500 | 2 | $9,396 | $18,518 | $99,441 |
| 2021 | $2,159,966 | $2,000,598 | $41,632 | $18,500 | 3 | $30,065 | — | $13,372 |
| 2020 | $201,000 | $201,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $346 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Taylor-Schale Foundation reported a distributable amount of $207K 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
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes grants to young adults as intended to support decision-making, life practices, and financial independence. The 2025 grant list also records grants to nonprofit organizations, with the listed purposes described as general support of the organizations’ charitable and educational activities.
The grantees’ own descriptions show a range of activities. Flagler College describes its work as providing an inclusive, supportive academic community and fostering students’ intellectual, social, and personal development. The Whatcom Community College Foundation says it supports student scholarships, faculty and staff development, and college initiatives. Kulshan Community Land Trust describes work to create permanently affordable housing and provide educational and financial services. Raphael House of Portland says it supports survivors of domestic and sexual violence and advances community education and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 20 grants totaling $130,500. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $18,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The listed grants include $18,000 to Flagler College; $12,500 each to Kulshan Community Land Trust and Whatcom Community College Foundation; $12,000 to Portland Community College Foundation; and $10,000 each to Portland State University Foundation and the Town of Canton, North Carolina. The filing describes the purposes of these grants as general support of the recipients’ charitable and educational activities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joseph S Taylor, Judith A Taylor, Steven Patrick Schale, Elizabeth Rae Vidana, and Lisa Marie Schale-Drake as trustees.
The Taylor-Schale Foundation's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth Rae Vidana
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph S Taylor
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judith A Taylor
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Marie Schale-Drake
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Patrick Schale
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Taylor-Schale Foundation
How much does The Taylor-Schale Foundation give each year?
The Taylor-Schale Foundation gave $131K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $100K across 17 grants.
What is The Taylor-Schale Foundation's typical grant size?
The Taylor-Schale Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,525, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Taylor-Schale Foundation give grants?
The Taylor-Schale Foundation's top state is Oregon, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (27%) and Washington (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (4 grants), Bellingham, WA (3 grants) and Tigard, OR (2 grants).
Does The Taylor-Schale Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Taylor-Schale Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Taylor-Schale Foundation's largest grantees?
The Taylor-Schale Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Flagler College Inc ($18,000), Kulshan Community Land Trust ($12,500) and Whatcom Community College Foundation ($12,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Taylor-Schale Foundation?
The Taylor-Schale Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $134K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $207K (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 Taylor-Schale Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes grants to young adults as intended to support decision-making, life practices, and financial independence. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Taylor-Schale Foundation?
The 2024 filing says applications are submitted to the foundation upon nomination by a nonprofit organization. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Taylor-Schale Foundation's EIN?
The Taylor-Schale Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-6727202. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 11, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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