The William & Dian Taylor Foundation
The William & Dian Taylor Foundation is a private foundation based in Brookfield, Illinois. Its 2025 grants supported charitable organizations working in areas including performing arts, education, community assistance, basic needs, and youth services.
The William & Dian Taylor Foundation at a glance
In short: The William & Dian Taylor Foundation gave $52K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state Florida. 24% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $51,900
- +14.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +13.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,996
- +1.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $445,835
- -6.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (6 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The William & Dian Taylor Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3118 Maple Avenue, Brookfield, IL 60513
Phone: (239) 949-7239
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The William & Dian Taylor Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Writers Theatre ($12K). Together the top 10 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 84 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 46% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 45% to recipients in Illinois. Wisconsin received 5% and Michigan 4%; Ohio accounted for 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The William & Dian Taylor Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 25 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $700; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $375 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 72% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 86% 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 $43K (2020) to $52K (2025). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Writers Theatre Glencoe, IL | Provide general support for exempt purposes in performing arts & educational purposes | $12,000 |
| United Way of Lee Hendry Glades Fort Myers, FL | To provide general support for exempt purposes in annual campaign programs | $10,000 |
| St Malachy School Chicago, IL | To provide support for school tuition, scholarship sponser progam for disadvantaged youngsters | $4,000 |
| Northern Illinois University Founda Dekalb, IL | To provide support for men & women golf teams | $3,000 |
| Bonita Springs Assistance Office Bonita Springs, FL | To Provide General Support for Exempt Purposes | $2,500 |
| Cafe of Life Bonita Springs, FL | To Provide General Support for Exempt Purposes | $2,500 |
| Pathways Early Education Ctr of IMM Naples, FL | To Provide General Support for Exempt Purposes | $2,500 |
| Daughters of Charity Int'l South Field, MI | To provide general support for exempt purposes in project appeal | $2,000 |
| New Horizons of SW Florida Bonita Springs, FL | To provide general support purposes in assisting and mentoring at risk students | $1,500 |
| YMCA of Southwest Florida Bonita Springs, FL | To provide general support to bonita springs ymca for exempt purposes | $1,500 |
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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 | $445,835 | $22,267 | $52,632 | $51,900 | 26 | $52,425 | $22,060 | $60,891 |
| 2024 | $476,200 | $20,445 | $46,615 | $45,200 | 23 | $45,873 | $20,203 | $55,470 |
| 2023 | $502,370 | $35,177 | $51,555 | $50,040 | 17 | $50,620 | $34,992 | $47,530 |
| 2022 | $518,748 | $55,199 | $51,647 | $49,700 | 10 | $50,225 | $55,019 | $48,085 |
| 2021 | $515,196 | $17,544 | $47,206 | $46,200 | 8 | $46,725 | $17,376 | $52,758 |
| 2020 | $544,858 | $19,949 | $43,416 | $43,000 | 11 | — | $19,762 | $42,918 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The William & Dian Taylor Foundation reported a distributable amount of $61K 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 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Writers Theatre describes its mission as creating intimate connections through performances and innovative programs. Bonita Springs Assistance Office says it provides temporary assistance to residents affected by unexpected crises, while Café of Life describes its work as providing basic needs to poor and hungry people in the Bonita Springs area. Liberty Youth Ranch says it provides residential care and education for children in need of a home and family.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $51,900. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $12,000, with a median of $1,000. Its largest grant was $12,000 to Writers Theatre in Glencoe, Illinois, for general support related to performing arts and educational purposes. Other notable grants included $10,000 to United Way of Lee, Hendry and Glades in Fort Myers, Florida, for general support of annual campaign programs; $4,000 to St. Malachy School in Chicago for tuition and scholarship support for disadvantaged young people; and $3,000 to Northern Illinois University Foundation for its men’s and women’s golf teams.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William E. Taylor as President, Dian M. Taylor as Vice President, and Douglas D. Taylor as Director.
The William & Dian Taylor Foundation is led by William E. Taylor, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William E. Taylor
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas D. Taylor
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dian M. Taylor
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/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 William & Dian Taylor Foundation
How much does The William & Dian Taylor Foundation give each year?
The William & Dian Taylor Foundation gave $52K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $45K across 23 grants.
What is The William & Dian Taylor Foundation's typical grant size?
The William & Dian Taylor Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,996, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The William & Dian Taylor Foundation that year got $700 on average.
Where does The William & Dian Taylor Foundation give grants?
The William & Dian Taylor Foundation's top state is Florida, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Illinois (45%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bonita Springs, FL (6 grants), Glencoe, IL (2 grants), Fort Myers, FL (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does The William & Dian Taylor Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of The William & Dian Taylor Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The William & Dian Taylor Foundation's largest grantees?
The William & Dian Taylor Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Writers Theatre ($12,000), United Way of Lee Hendry Glades ($10,000) and St Malachy School ($4,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The William & Dian Taylor Foundation?
The William & Dian Taylor Foundation reported $446K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $52K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $61K (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 William & Dian Taylor Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Writers Theatre describes its mission as creating intimate connections through performances and innovative programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The William & Dian Taylor Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds 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 William & Dian Taylor Foundation's EIN?
The William & Dian Taylor Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4286083. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The William & Dian Taylor Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 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 April 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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