Private foundation · EIN 43-1790817 · Saint Louis, Missouri · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Crawford Taylor Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 49 grants paid, $54M total, median $50K. 88% of grants stayed in Missouri. Stated restrictions: Preference is given to charitable and educational organizations

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
49
$54M
Median grant
$50K
Stays in MO
88%
of grants
Deadline
See below
Applications accepted any time. Notice o
Assets
$772M

How to apply

Outline of purpose and activities of the organization and what the monies would be used for Contact: Jo Ann Kindle, Po Box 16620, St Louis, Mo, 3145122253 Deadlines: Applications accepted any time. Notice of approval, rejection, or request for information Restrictions: Preference is given to charitable and educational organizations

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

49 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Great Rivers Greenway FoundationSt Louis, MOAnnual fund - support$16M
St Lukes Episcopal-Presbyterian HospitalChesterfield, MOAnnual fund - support$15M
Kid Smart Tools for LearningMaryland Heights, MOAnnual fund - support$5.0M
St Louis ZooSt Louis, MOAnnual fund - support$5.0M
Scholarship Foundation of St LouisSt Louis, MOAnnual fund - support$2.5M
Municipal Theatre Association of St LouisSt Louis, MOAnnual fund - support$1.5M
Missouri Historical SocietySt Louis, MOAnnual fund - support$1.5M
The Everglades Foundation IncPalmetto Bay, FLAnnual fund - support$1.4M
Naval Aviation Museum FoundationPensacola, FLAnnual fund - support$1.0M
Our Little HavenSt Louis, MOAnnual fund - support$1.0M
The Magic HouseSt Louis, MOAnnual fund - support$700K
Forest Park Forever IncSt Louis, MOAnnual fund - support$500K
Gateway to HopeMaplewood, MOAnnual fund - support$500K
St Louis Police FoundationSt Louis, MOAnnual fund - support$500K
St Louis Area Food Bank IncSt Louis, MOAnnual fund - support$300K
CounterpublicSt Louis, MOAnnual fund - support$250K
BiostlSt Louis, MOAnnual fund - support$100K
St Louis Arc IncSt Louis, MOAnnual fund - support$100K
St Louis Symphony OrchestraSt Louis, MOAnnual fund - support$100K
Humane Society of MissouriSt Louis, MOAnnual fund - support$75K
Missouri Botanical Garden Board of TrusteesSt Louis, MOAnnual fund - support$75K
Gateway Arch Park FoundationSt Louis, MOAnnual fund - support$50K
Pedal the CauseOlivette, MOAnnual fund - support$50K
St Louis Crisis NurserySt Louis, MOAnnual fund - support$50K
The Frank Llyod Wright House in Ebsworth ParkKirkwood, MOAnnual fund - support$50K
Metro Theater CompanySt Louis, MOAnnual fund - support$30K
Duo DogsSt Louis, MOAnnual fund - support$25K
Family Care Health CentersSt Louis, MOAnnual fund - support$25K
Provident IncSt Louis, MOAnnual fund - support$25K
Safe ConnectionsSt Louis, MOAnnual fund - support$25K
St Louis American FoundationSt Louis, MOAnnual fund - support$25K
Ready ReadersSt Louis, MOAnnual fund - support$20K
City Parks Alliance IncWashington, DCAnnual fund - support$15K
Nurses for NewbornsSt Louis, MOAnnual fund - support$15K
Opera Theatre of Saint LouisSt Louis, MOAnnual fund - support$15K
CASA of St LouisSt Louis, MOAnnual fund - support$10K
Contemporary Art Museum St LouisSt Louis, MOAnnual fund - support$10K
Dream Builders 4 EquitySt Louis, MOAnnual fund - support$10K
Equine Assisted Therapy IncWildwood, MOAnnual fund - support$10K
Evans Scholars FoundationGolf, ILAnnual fund - support$10K
Foundation Fighting Blindness IncColumbia, MDAnnual fund - support$10K
NAMI St LouisSt Louis, MOAnnual fund - support$10K
Rossman SchoolSt Louis, MOAnnual fund - support$10K
Sneakers With SoulManchester, MOAnnual fund - support$10K
The Launchcode FoundationSt Louis, MOAnnual fund - support$10K
Wyman Center IncEureka, MOAnnual fund - support$10K
The Women's Foundation of Greater Saint LouisChesterfield, MOAnnual fund - support$5,000
United Way St LouisSt Louis, MOAnnual fund - support$5,000
CandidNew York, NYAnnual fund - support$3,500

By state: Missouri 43 · Florida 2 · District of Columbia 1 · Illinois 1 · Maryland 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Crawford Taylor Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri, administered in care of Jack C Taylor, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Crawford Taylor Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Crawford Taylor Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $54M across 49 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Crawford Taylor Foundation give?

Missouri (43 grants), Florida (2 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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