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Greater Taylor Foundation

EIN 87-3682838 · Taylor, TX

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE TAYLOR, TX AREA THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF PHILANTHROPIC GIVING, RESPONSIBLE GRANT MAKING, PROFESSIONAL STEWARDSHIP AND COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP.

Income
$451,993
Spending
$268,770
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
61.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 83%
Employees
0
Volunteers
15

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 61.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 41% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 62% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $231,782 spent. COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS & COLLABORATIONS, ECONOMIC WELLBEING, FOOD INSECURITY, HOUSING, MENTAL HEALTH, CHILDCARE AND EARLY EDUCATION. KEY ASPECTS OF THE IMPACT COUNCILS:1. COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT: IN ADDITION TO THE CNA, EACH COUNCIL CONDUCTS THOROUGH ASSESSMENTS AROUND THE BARRIERS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.2. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: THEY WORK CLOSELY WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, RESIDENTS, AND STAKEHOLDERS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT SOLUTIONS.3. GRANT-MAKING: THE COUNCILS WILL OVERSEE THE DISTRIBUTION OF GRANTS TO SUPPORT PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES THAT ALIGN WITH THEIR FOCUS AREAS.THESE COUNCILS ENSURE THAT THE FOUNDATION'S EFFORTS ARE TARGETED AND EFFECTIVE, MAKING A MEANINGFUL IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY. THIS INITIATIVE AIMS TO FOSTER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND ENSURE THAT TAYLOR REMAINS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE. IN ADDITION TO THE COLLECTIVE IMPACT WORK, THE FOUNDATION CONDUCTS GIVE TAYLOR, AN ONLINE GIVING CAMPAIGN HELD ON THE TUESDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING FOR ALL 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS IN TAYLOR AS PART OF THE GLOBAL GIVING TUESDAY MOVEMENT.THE FOUNDATION CONVENES THE COMMUNITY AROUND KEY ISSUES, WORKING COLLABORATIVELY AND WITH DIVERSE STAKEHOLDERS INCLUDING NONPROFITS, INSTITUTIONS, HIGHER ED, FAITH BASED, BUSINESS AND RESIDENTS TO PROVIDE POSITIVE LASTING CHANGE FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR ALL WHO LIVE IN TAYLOR. IN 2024, THE FOUNDATION HOSTED 113 CONVENINGS, ENGAGING 1,185 PARTICIPANTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2022.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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