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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 45-3167120

The Taylor Foundation

A private foundation in McDonough, GA. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 84 grants and $1.2 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Lynette Alt Mathis
1001 Industrial Parkway
McDonough, GA 30253
(770) 957-1866
Form and materials
All requests should be submitted in writing.
Deadlines
None.
Restrictions
None.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $1,230,067

    Grants listed
    84
    Assets, end of year
    $9,159,021
  • Tax year 2024

    $1,193,426

    Grants listed
    67
    Assets, end of year
    $8,648,026
  • Tax year 2023

    $894,835

    Grants listed
    61
    Assets, end of year
    $6,674,018
  • Tax year 2022

    $835,035

    Grants listed
    77
    Assets, end of year
    $5,398,449
  • Tax year 2021

    $782,065

    Grants listed
    42
    Assets, end of year
    $4,982,806
  • Tax year 2020

    $316,413

    Grants listed
    60
    Assets, end of year
    $4,307,935
  • Tax year 2019

    $364,826

    Grants listed
    73
    Assets, end of year
    $3,663,581
  • Tax year 2018

    $327,663

    Grants listed
    82
    Assets, end of year
    $2,403,264

Grants paid in 2025

84 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Wreaths Across AmericaColumbia FLS, ME

    General operating funds

    $400,526
  2. Horatio Alger AssociationAlexandria, VA

    General operating funds

    $110,000
  3. Bennett Charity FundMcDonough, GA

    General operating funds

    $94,610
  4. Signatry Donor Advised FundsOverland Park, KS

    General operating funds

    $88,000
  5. Piedmont Healthcare FoundAtlanta, GA

    General operating funds

    $55,000
  6. Community Bible Fellowship ChurchHampton, GA

    General operating funds

    $53,000
  7. Childrens Healthcare of AtlAtlanta, GA

    General operating funds

    $50,000
  8. Emory UniversityAtlanta, GA

    General operating funds

    $25,000
  9. Mayo ClinicRochester, MN

    General operating funds

    $25,000
  10. Clinton County Citizens FoundAlbany, KY

    General operating funds

    $22,500
  11. Truckstop MinistriesJackson, GA

    General operating funds

    $20,000
  12. Unbound NowWaco, TX

    General operating funds

    $20,000
  13. Camp Anderson RealifeMarianna, FL

    General operating funds

    $19,441
  14. American Legion PostSteinhatchee, FL

    General operating funds

    $19,346
  15. Congressional Sportsmen FoundationWashington DC, DC

    General operating funds

    $12,500
  16. Combat WarriorsCarthage, NC

    General operating funds

    $10,000
  17. Gospel MuleOwensboro, KY

    General operating funds

    $10,000
  18. Jackson Hole Classical AcademyJackson, WY

    General operating funds

    $10,000
  19. Speedway Children's CharitiesHampton, GA

    General operating funds

    $10,000
  20. The Blessing ProjectMoran, WY

    General operating funds

    $10,000
  21. Truckers Against TraffickingEnglewood, CO

    General operating funds

    $10,000
  22. Veterans Bridge HomeCharlotte, NC

    General operating funds

    $10,000
  23. A Friends HouseMcDonough, GA

    General operating funds

    $8,500
  24. Southern Cresent Technical CollegeGriffin, GA

    General operating funds

    $8,400
  25. Jackson Food BankFlovilla, GA

    General operating funds

    $7,500
  26. Matthew 25 Int'lBlue Ash, OH

    General operating funds

    $7,500
  27. Henry County SchoolsMcDonough, GA

    General operating funds

    $6,500
  28. United WayBartlesville, OK

    General operating funds

    $6,000
  29. ALS AssociationDallas, TX

    General operating funds

    $5,000
  30. Fort Worth Stock Show SyndicateFort Worth, TX

    General operating funds

    $5,000
  31. Henry County Outdoor Education PartnerMcDonough, GA

    General operating funds

    $5,000
  32. Masonic Home of GeorgiaMacon, GA

    General operating funds

    $5,000
  33. Stars & Stripes 4 Ever FoundationEden Prairie, MN

    General operating funds

    $5,000
  34. Yaarab Shrine CircusAtlanta, GA

    General operating funds

    $5,000
  35. Strong Rock Christian SchoolLocust Grove, GA

    General operating funds

    $4,000
  36. Duenweg Fire DepartmentDuenweg, MO

    General operating funds

    $3,500
  37. McDonough Firefighters FoundationMcDonough, GA

    General operating funds

    $3,500
  38. Ralph Easterwood Wings for WarriorsMcDonough, GA

    General operating funds

    $3,500
  39. Drive for Life FoundationKalamazoo, MI

    General operating funds

    $3,000
  40. Georgia Lions CampWaycross, GA

    General operating funds

    $3,000
  41. Hands of HopeStockbridge, GA

    General operating funds

    $3,000
  42. Tyler Area BSNS Education CouncilTyler, TX

    General operating funds

    $3,000
  43. Haven HouseMcDonough, GA

    General operating funds

    $2,500
  44. Helping in His NameStockbridge, GA

    General operating funds

    $2,500
  45. Nbha GeorgiaJenkinsburg, GA

    General operating funds

    $2,500
  46. River RefugeMcDonough, GA

    General operating funds

    $2,500
  47. American Cancer SocietyAustin, TX

    General operating funds

    $2,156
  48. Clemson Flying ClubSeneca, SC

    General operating funds

    $2,000
  49. Mighty Hero HomesMcDonough, GA

    General operating funds

    $2,000
  50. Mission 25-40McDonough, GA

    General operating funds

    $2,000
  51. Sons of American Legions Post 258Jonesboro, GA

    General operating funds

    $2,000
  52. The Kyle Pease FoundationAtlanta, GA

    General operating funds

    $2,000
  53. Locust Grove High SchoolLocust Grove, GA

    General operating funds

    $1,088
  54. Blue Santa ProgramTroy, TX

    General operating funds

    $1,000
  55. Boys and Girls Country of HoustonHockley, TX

    General operating funds

    $1,000
  56. Fca - Fellowship of Christain AthletesKansas City, MO

    General operating funds

    $1,000
  57. Gospel Christian AcademyAlbany, KY

    General operating funds

    $1,000
  58. Isla MaeJacksonville, FL

    General operating funds

    $1,000
  59. Kids UnlimitedHouston, TX

    General operating funds

    $1,000
  60. Operation GivebackBlue Ash, OH

    General operating funds

    $1,000
  61. Piney Grove Middle SchoolCumming, GA

    General operating funds

    $1,000
  62. Potters House for WomenMilner, GA

    General operating funds

    $1,000
  63. Rock Springs ChurchMilner, GA

    General operating funds

    $1,000
  64. Southside SupportPeachtree Cty, GA

    General operating funds

    $1,000
  65. St Jude Children's HospitalMemphis, TN

    General operating funds

    $1,000
  66. Christian Women's CenterSunny Side, GA

    General operating funds

    $500
  67. Christians TouchMacon, GA

    General operating funds

    $500
  68. Cure CFLouisville, KY

    General operating funds

    $500
  69. Desiring GodMinneapolis, MN

    General operating funds

    $500
  70. Gigi's HouseMorrow, GA

    General operating funds

    $500
  71. Henry County Parksspecial OlympicsMcDonough, GA

    General operating funds

    $500
  72. Hope for WarriorsSpringfield, VA

    General operating funds

    $500
  73. Hult Education CenterUrbana, IL

    General operating funds

    $500
  74. Kinnas House of LoveDavenport, IA

    General operating funds

    $500
  75. Make A Wish FoundationAtlanta, GA

    General operating funds

    $500
  76. Relevant ChurchLocust Grove, GA

    General operating funds

    $500
  77. Tacoma Rescue MissionTacoma, WA

    General operating funds

    $500
  78. The Bridge Wellness SouthStockbridge, GA

    General operating funds

    $500
  79. The Fisher HouseRockville, MD

    General operating funds

    $500
  80. Toys for TotsAlexandria, VA

    General operating funds

    $500
  81. Tunnel to TowersStaten Island, NY

    General operating funds

    $500
  82. Veterans Support GroupMcDonough, GA

    General operating funds

    $500
  83. Hope for HeroesMcDonough, GA

    General operating funds

    $250
  84. Yaak Wings CommitteeTroy, MT

    General operating funds

    $250

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Veterans and military3 grants $415,52664% of the total
  2. Jobs and employment1 grant $94,61014% of the total
  3. Religion1 grant $53,0008% of the total
  4. Health5 grants $30,0005% of the total
  5. Youth development2 grants $25,0004% of the total
  6. Human services6 grants $16,0002% of the total
  7. 4 other causes8 grants $18,7503% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Maine1 grant $400,526
  2. Georgia41 grants $397,848
  3. Virginia3 grants $111,000
  4. Kansas1 grant $88,000
  5. Florida3 grants $39,787
  6. Texas8 grants $38,156
  7. Kentucky4 grants $34,000
  8. Minnesota3 grants $30,500
  9. North Carolina2 grants $20,000
  10. Wyoming2 grants $20,000

Officers, directors and trustees

6 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Marcia Garrison TaylorPRESIDENT Hours 2Pay $0
  • David PittmanTREASURER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Grant BrookerSECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
  • Danny LowryDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • David LowryDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Lynette Alt MathisDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0

The return

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