The Gary G Taylor Charitable Trust concentrates local, unrestricted support to a very small set of nonprofits, primarily in the Milwaukee area. Grants are aimed at general operating needs for organizations that provide education-related services and stabilization supports (e.g., transitional housing). The foundation favors a hands-on, relationship-driven approach, repeatedly funding the same organizations rather than spreading many small awards widely.
Highly concentrated giving: few grants, repeat funding to the same core grantees, modest total dollars with multi-grant support to flagship recipients rather than one-off awards
Gary G Taylor Charitable Tr stands out for repeated general operating support to a compact group of Missouri nonprofits, especially in the Maryville and St. Joseph corridor. The pattern is not one-off project funding: the trust returns to the same organizations across multiple years, with Northwest Foundation Inc receiving $20,000 in 2023, 2024, and 2025 for general operating support. Pivotal Point Transitional Housing Inc is another recurring recipient, with awards in 2023, 2024, and 2025, also designated for general operating support. That emphasis points to a funder focused on organizational stability rather than narrowly defined programs. Its grants also reach community infrastructure, education-related services, and stabilization support for vulnerable adults, matching the trust’s stated focus areas. Recent awards include support for community foundations, transitional housing, safety and health work, and local organizations serving small Missouri towns. The overall picture is a regional donor with a small set of repeat grantees and flexible funding at the core of its giving.
The trust’s giving clusters around organizational sustainability. In community-foundation support, it gave $20,000 to Northwest Foundation Inc for general operating in 2023, 2024, and 2025, plus $16,000 and $15,000 to Community Foundation of Nw Mo and Community Foundation of Nw Mo in 2023 and 2024. Transitional housing is another clear thread: Pivotal Point Transitional Housing received $20,000 in 2024, $15,000 in 2023, and $12,000 in 2025, all for general operating. Local civic and education-adjacent organizations also appear, including $10,000 to Pony Express National Museum in 2025 and $5,000 to Girl Scouts of Ne Ks & Nw Mo Inc in 2025. Across these grants, the purpose text is consistently general operating rather than restricted project funding.
Typical grant size sits at $4,000 at the 25th percentile, $5,000 at the median, and $10,000 at the 75th percentile, even though several repeat awards reach $20,000. The trust’s pattern is recurring rather than one-time: multiple recipients appear in consecutive years, including Northwest Foundation Inc, Pivotal Point Transitional Housing Inc, and St Joseph Safety & Health Council. It gives as a charitable trust rather than through an open application process, and the recent record shows only nonprofit recipients. The grants are generally unrestricted or general operating in purpose.
$147K
$2.9M
$224K
$200K
Most grants fall between $4K and $10K, with a median of $5K.
25th Percentile
$4K
Median
$5K
75th Percentile
$10K
About 1% of grants go to recipients in MO.
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Notable grantees: Northwest Foundation Inc, Pivotal Point Transitional Housing
Grant recipients are concentrated in Missouri, which is the top state by grant count. Named recipient cities include Maryville, St Joseph, Saint Joseph, Craig, Tarkio, Skidmore, Elmo, Savannah, Maysville, Rock Port, and King City. The recent grants list shows 100% of grants going to U.S. recipients, with no non-U.S. countries represented. Although the trust is headquartered in Milwaukee, the giving footprint is centered in northwest Missouri.
The trust backs nonprofit organizations that provide community stabilization, education-related services, and capacity support. Recent grants include general operating awards to a community foundation, transitional housing providers, safety and health organizations, museums, economic development groups, and local youth-serving nonprofits.
Yes. The recent grants list shows general operating as the stated purpose across the awards, including repeated support to the same recipients over multiple years. That points to flexible operating support rather than project-specific funding.
Missouri receives the most grants by count, with recipients in cities such as Maryville, St Joseph, Saint Joseph, Craig, Tarkio, and Skidmore. The recipient-country distribution is entirely U.S.-based in the recent grants data.
Yes. Several recipients show up in multiple years, including Northwest Foundation Inc in 2023, 2024, and 2025; Pivotal Point Transitional Housing Inc in 2023, 2024, and 2025; and St Joseph Safety & Health Council in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
The grant-size distribution centers on smaller awards: the 25th percentile is $4,000, the median is $5,000, and the 75th percentile is $10,000. A smaller set of repeat grants reaches $20,000.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIVOTAL POINT TRANSITIONAL HOUSING INC | SAINT JOSEPH, MO | $24,200 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| NORTHWEST FOUNDATION INC | MARYVILLE, MO | $20,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| TARKIO COLLEGE FOUNDATION | TARKIO, MO | $16,251 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| ST JOSEPH SAFETY & HEALTH COUNCIL | ST JOSEPH, MO | $11,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| PONY EXPRESS NATIONAL MUSEUM | ST JOSEPH, MO | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| MISSOURI UNIVSERITY EXTENSION | COLUMBIA, MO | $9,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| NORTHWEST MISSOURI ENTERPRISE FACILITATI | STANBERRY, MO | $7,900 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| WORTH COUNTY PROGRESS ORGANIZATION | GRANT CITY, MO | $7,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| ELMO BETTERMENT CORPORATION | ELMO, MO | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| CITY OF SKIDMORE | SKIDMORE, MO | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS | SHEBOYGAN, WI | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTER | MARYVILLE, MO | $4,900 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| ANDREW COUNTY HEALTH AND SAFETY COALITIO | SAVANNAH, MO | $4,900 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| STATE THEATER ARTS COUNCIL INC | MOUND CITY, MO | $4,500 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| SPECIAL OLYMPICS MISSOURI | JEFFERSON CTY, MO | $4,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC | RALEIGH, NC | $3,551 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| SCOUTING AMERICA PONY EXPRESS COUNCIL | ST JOSEPH, MO | $2,500 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| VETERANS HOME ASSISTANCE LEAGUE | CAMERON, MO | $2,500 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| NORTHWEST FOUNDATION INC | MARYVILLE, MO | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| PIVOTAL POINT TRANSITIONAL HOUSING INC | SAINT JOSEPH, MO | $12,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| ST JOSEPH SAFETY & HEALTH COUNCIL | ST JOSEPH, MO | $10,600 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| PONY EXPRESS NATIONAL MUSEUM | SAINT JOSEPH, MO | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| MOUND CITY DOWNTOWN RESTORATION & REVITA | Craig, MO | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| TARKIO COLLEGE | TARKIO, MO | $9,900 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| NODAWAY COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | MARYVILLE, MO | $9,700 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| NW MISSOURI ENTERPRISE FACILITATION | KING CITY, MO | $9,700 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| MU EXTENSION IN DEKALB COUNTY | MAYSVILLE, MO | $6,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| HOLT COUNTY MISSOURI HISTORICAL SOCIETY | MOUND CITY, MO | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| ATCHISON COUNTY MULTI-PURPOSE CENTER | TARKIO, MO | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| PONY EXPRESS COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS | ST JOSEPH, MO | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| CITY OF SKIDMORE | SKIDMORE, MO | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| GIRL SCOUTS OF NE KS & NW MO INC | ST JOSEPH, MO | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| ANDREW COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING INC | Savannah, MO | $4,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| WALTEMATH MEMORIAL KING CITY ENDOWMENT FUND | KINGS CITY, MO | $2,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| STANBERRY MAIN STREET | STANBERRY, MO | $965 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| PIVOTAL POINT TRANSITIONAL HOUSING | ST JOSEPH, MO | $20,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| NORTHWEST FOUNDATION INC | MARYVILLE, MO | $20,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NW MO | ST JOSEPHS, MO | $15,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| ST JOSEPH SAFETY & HEALTH COUNCIL | ST JOSEPH, MO | $10,600 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| NORTHWEST MISSOURI INDUSTRIES | ROCK PORT, MO | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| ANDREW COUNTY MUSEUM | SAVANNAH, MO | $6,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| PONY EXPRESS NATIONAL MUSEUM | SAINT JOSEPH, MO | $6,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| MOUND CITY DOWNTOWN RESTORATION & REVITA | Craig, MO | $6,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| ELMO BETTERMENT CORP | ELMO, MO | $5,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTER INC | MARYVILLE, MO | $5,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| TARKIO COLLEGE | TARKIO, MO | $4,900 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| CITY OF MAITLAND | MAITLAND, MO | $4,838 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| MU EXTENSION IN DEKALB COUNTY | MAYSVILLE, MO | $4,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| CITY OF BURLINGTON JUNCTION PARK | BURLINGTON JUNCTION, MO | $4,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| DEKALB COUNTY 4-H COUNCIL | DECATUR, GA | $4,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING |
PIVOTAL POINT TRANSITIONAL HOUSING INC
$24,200GENERAL OPERATING
TARKIO COLLEGE FOUNDATION
$16,251GENERAL OPERATING
ST JOSEPH SAFETY & HEALTH COUNCIL
$11,000GENERAL OPERATING
PONY EXPRESS NATIONAL MUSEUM
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING
MISSOURI UNIVSERITY EXTENSION
$9,000GENERAL OPERATING
NORTHWEST MISSOURI ENTERPRISE FACILITATI
$7,900GENERAL OPERATING
WORTH COUNTY PROGRESS ORGANIZATION
$7,000GENERAL OPERATING
ELMO BETTERMENT CORPORATION
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING
CITY OF SKIDMORE
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING
CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTER
$4,900GENERAL OPERATING
ANDREW COUNTY HEALTH AND SAFETY COALITIO
$4,900GENERAL OPERATING
STATE THEATER ARTS COUNCIL INC
$4,500GENERAL OPERATING
COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC
$3,551GENERAL OPERATING
SCOUTING AMERICA PONY EXPRESS COUNCIL
$2,500GENERAL OPERATING
VETERANS HOME ASSISTANCE LEAGUE
$2,500GENERAL OPERATING
PIVOTAL POINT TRANSITIONAL HOUSING INC
$12,000GENERAL OPERATING
ST JOSEPH SAFETY & HEALTH COUNCIL
$10,600GENERAL OPERATING
PONY EXPRESS NATIONAL MUSEUM
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING
MOUND CITY DOWNTOWN RESTORATION & REVITA
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING
TARKIO COLLEGE
$9,900GENERAL OPERATING
NODAWAY COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
$9,700GENERAL OPERATING
NW MISSOURI ENTERPRISE FACILITATION
$9,700GENERAL OPERATING
MU EXTENSION IN DEKALB COUNTY
$6,000GENERAL OPERATING
HOLT COUNTY MISSOURI HISTORICAL SOCIETY
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING
ATCHISON COUNTY MULTI-PURPOSE CENTER
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING
PONY EXPRESS COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING
CITY OF SKIDMORE
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING
GIRL SCOUTS OF NE KS & NW MO INC
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING
ANDREW COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING INC
$4,000GENERAL OPERATING
WALTEMATH MEMORIAL KING CITY ENDOWMENT FUND
$2,500GENERAL OPERATING
STANBERRY MAIN STREET
$965GENERAL OPERATING
PIVOTAL POINT TRANSITIONAL HOUSING
$20,000GENERAL OPERATING
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NW MO
$15,000GENERAL OPERATING
ST JOSEPH SAFETY & HEALTH COUNCIL
$10,600GENERAL OPERATING
NORTHWEST MISSOURI INDUSTRIES
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING
ANDREW COUNTY MUSEUM
$6,000GENERAL OPERATING
PONY EXPRESS NATIONAL MUSEUM
$6,000GENERAL OPERATING
MOUND CITY DOWNTOWN RESTORATION & REVITA
$6,000GENERAL OPERATING
ELMO BETTERMENT CORP
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING
CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTER INC
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING
TARKIO COLLEGE
$4,900GENERAL OPERATING
CITY OF MAITLAND
$4,838GENERAL OPERATING
MU EXTENSION IN DEKALB COUNTY
$4,000GENERAL OPERATING
CITY OF BURLINGTON JUNCTION PARK
$4,000GENERAL OPERATING
DEKALB COUNTY 4-H COUNCIL
$4,000GENERAL OPERATING