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The Taylor Family Foundation

EIN 94-3262932 · Alamo, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair57 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FOUNDED IN 1990, THE TAYLOR FAMILY FOUNDATION (TTFF) HAS HELPED MORE THAN 100,000 CHILDREN AND PROVIDED SUPPORT TO NEARLY 200,000 FAMIIES IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA LIVING WITH CHRONIC OR LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESSES AND YOUTH AT RISK BY FUNDING WELLNESS PROGRAMS AT NO COST. THE FOUNDATION'S WELLNESS PROGRAMS FOSTER INDEPENDENCE, CONFIDENCE, HEALTH, AND WELL-BEING AND HELPS FILL THE GAP FOR NEEDS NOT COVERED BY INSURANCE. THE FOUNDATION'S OFFICES ARE LOCATED IN LIVERMORE, CALIFORNIA AND ITS ACTIVITIES ARE SUPPORTED BY CORPORATE AND PERSONAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND THROUGH LIMITED FUNDRAISING EVENTS.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 54%
Employees
4
Volunteers
55
Highest pay
$110,000, coo

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

Fair: 57 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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 (2)
  1. $1.3 million spent. CELEBRATING OUR 35TH YEAR OF GIVING AND 25 YEARS OF OUR LARGEST WELLNESS PROGRAM, CAMP. THE TAYLOR FAMILY FOUNDATION (TTFF) IS PROUD TO CONTINUE THE TRADITION OF PROVIDING FUNDING FOR CAMP SO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES MAY ENJOY AN OVERNIGHT RESIDENTIAL CAMP EXPERIENCE THAT WILLFOSTER HOPE, INSPIRATION, FRIENDSHIP AND A DIRECT LINK TO A BROAD COMMUNITY OF CARING PEOPLE. IN 2024, TTFF FUNDED 31 SESSIONS OF CAMP GIVING NEARLY 3,300 CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF CAMP. THE CAMP PROGRAM PROVIDES A SAFE, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN TO COME AND EXPERIENCE SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS SUCH AS EQUINE THERAPY, MUSIC THERAPY, CLIMBING WALL, SWIMMING, ARCHERY AND HEALTHY MEALS. IN ADDITION, THERE IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR EDUCATION AND RESOURCES THAT WILL SUSTAIN AND SUPPORT THEM AS THEY MATURE INTO YOUNG ADULTS. ALL OF OUR WELLNESS PROGRAMS ARE AFFORDED AT NO COST TO THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WE SERVE. CHILDREN COME FROM ALL NORTHERN CALIFORNIA COUNTIES AND AT LEAST 50% COME FROM ECONOMICALLY CHALLENGED FAMILIES LIVING NEAR OR BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL. ALSO IN 2024, OUR BT SCHOLARSHIP FUND MADE IT POSSIBLE FOR MORE THAT 35 YOUNG ADULTS TO CONTINUE THEIR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION AT A JUNIOR COLLEGE OR TRADE PROGRAM.
  2. $360,582 spent. TTFF PROVIDES SUPPORT TO FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN ARE IN MEDICAL CRISIS OR AT RISK. THROUGH THE PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL HOSPITALS, TTFF CAN PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR ITEMS SUCH AS UTILITIES, GROCERIES, GAS, PRESCRIPTIONS, TREATMENTS, WHEELCHAIRS, THERAPY, FUNERALS AND MORE. IN 2024, TTFF ASSISTED MORE THAN 90 FAMILIES WHO WERE EXPERIENCING A MEDICAL/FINANCIAL CRISIS.

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 November 6, 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 March 1998.

    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 November 4, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Taylor Family Farms Foundation Inc (North Mankato, MN), EIN 93-4509448. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

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

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