Thomas D Taylor Foundation
The Thomas D Taylor Foundation is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its 2024 filing reports 13 grants totaling $1,212,380, including grants to charitable organizations in Oregon, North Carolina, and Washington.
Thomas D Taylor Foundation at a glance
In short: Thomas D Taylor Foundation gave $1.2M across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $93K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,212,380
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- Average grant
- $93,260
- Median grant
- $52,185
- Primary geography
- Oregon (78% 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 Thomas D Taylor Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. No application process or required materials are stated.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 505 Mac H0006-092, Saint Louis, MO 63166
Phone: (888) 730-4933
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Thomas D Taylor Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Providence St Vincent Med Fdn ($555K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 8 grants of 18 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon (78%), North Carolina (17%), and Washington (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How Thomas D Taylor 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $300K (2020) to $1.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Providence St Vincent Med Fdn Portland, OR | General Operating | $554,615 |
| Good Samaritan Foundation Portland, OR | General Operating | $105,583 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Assoc Charlotte, NC | General Operating | $105,583 |
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | General Operating | $105,583 |
| Union Gospel Mission Seattle, WA | General Operating | $52,185 |
| Boys and Girls Aid Society Portland, OR | General Operating | $52,185 |
| Tucker Maxon School Portland, OR | General Operating | $52,185 |
| Portland Rescue Mission Portland, OR | General Operating | $52,185 |
| Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch CO Bend, OR | General Operating | $26,699 |
| Habitat for Humanity Portland, OR | General Operating | $26,699 |
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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 | — | $197,088 | $1,226,181 | $1,212,380 | 13 | $1,216,963 | $190,956 | $19,786 |
| 2023 | $1,030,254 | $19,851 | $17,385 | — | — | $4,960 | $22,026 | $54,241 |
| 2022 | $1,027,723 | $50,540 | $22,019 | — | — | $5,256 | $37,779 | $58,022 |
| 2021 | $997,423 | $180,000 | $17,555 | — | — | — | $167,063 | $53,850 |
| 2020 | $836,714 | $78,506 | $319,681 | $300,000 | 5 | — | $64,250 | $60,032 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas D Taylor Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes medical research and education, humanitarian aid, services for children, homelessness support, mental health advocacy, and senior nutrition. For example, Good Samaritan Foundation says it supports research, education, and technology in medical science at Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital & Medical Center. Samaritan’s Purse describes its work as spiritual and physical aid for people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine. Tucker Maxon School says it teaches deaf and hearing children together, while Union Gospel Mission says it helps people move from homelessness to wholeness.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $1,212,380. Grants ranged from $25,480 to $554,615, with a median grant of $52,185. The largest listed grants were $554,615 to Providence St Vincent Med Fdn and $105,583 each to Good Samaritan Foundation, Billy Graham Evangelistic Assoc, and Samaritan’s Purse. Other listed grants included $52,185 each to Union Gospel Mission, Boys and Girls Aid Society, Tucker Maxon School, and Portland Rescue Mission.
The foundation’s 2023 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Because that filing is marked final, this should not be treated as a current application policy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Wells Fargo Bank N A is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Thomas D Taylor Foundation's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$17K (2020) → $7K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $7K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Thomas D Taylor Foundation
How much does Thomas D Taylor Foundation give each year?
Thomas D Taylor Foundation gave $1.2M across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Thomas D Taylor Foundation's typical grant size?
Thomas D Taylor Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $52,185, and its average grant was $93,260, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Thomas D Taylor Foundation give grants?
Thomas D Taylor Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (8 grants).
Does Thomas D Taylor Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Thomas D Taylor Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Thomas D Taylor Foundation's largest grantees?
Thomas D Taylor Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Providence St Vincent Med Fdn ($554,615), Good Samaritan Foundation ($105,583) and Billy Graham Evangelistic Assoc ($105,583), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Thomas D Taylor Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes medical research and education, humanitarian aid, services for children, homelessness support, mental health advocacy, and senior nutrition. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Thomas D Taylor Foundation?
The foundation’s filing says it 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 ↑
How much is Thomas D Taylor Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Thomas D Taylor Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Thomas D Taylor Foundation's EIN?
Thomas D Taylor Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-6187704. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Thomas D 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-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 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 2020–2024
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