Private foundation · EIN 64-6028570 · Louisville, Mississippi

W a 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $130K total, median $65K. 50% of grants stayed in Mississippi.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$130K
Median grant
$65K
Stays in MS
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.8M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Mississippi FoundationJackson, MSSupport charitable activities$125K
Lemons to LemonadeSan Juan, CASupport charitable activities$5,000

By state: Mississippi 1 · California 1

About this foundation

W a Taylor Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Louisville, Mississippi, tax-exempt since 1968. 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 W a Taylor Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 W a Taylor Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $130K across 2 grants, a median of $65K.

Where does W a Taylor Foundation give?

Mississippi (1 grants), California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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