Elizabeth Read Taylor Foundation
Historical FunderTucson, Arizona · EIN 86-0316798 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$182K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$6,000
Total assets$4.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Sidney L Felker |
|---|---|
| Address | 7440 N Oracle Bldg 2, Tucson AZ 85704 |
| Phone | 5207420440 |
| Form and materials | Short written narrative. Attach copy of IRS Exemption letter. Usually limit grant request to no more than $5,000.00 |
| Deadlines | Sept 30, for Year Ending December 31 |
| Restrictions | Grants generally do not exceed $5,000. Preferred location of grant recipients in Tucson, Arizona. Foundation encourages request from organizations assisting physically or developmentally handicapped. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
10% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| CymaSpace | Portland, OR | Make arts, media and culture accessible and inclusive to the Deaf community through technology, education, and outreach. | $25,000 |
| Community Home Repair Projects | Tucson, AZ | Creating safer places to live by addressing health & safety concerns with efficient home repairs and adaptations. | $25,000 |
| Amerind Foundation Inc | Dragoon, AZ | Support museum, art gallery, and research center dedicated to archaeology and Native cultures. | $20,000 |
| The Tucson Jewish Community Center | Tucson, AZ | Support to cultivate and enrich Jewish identity, ensure Jewish continuity, foster wellness, and broaden communal harmony. Seed money for… | $15,000 |
| Oregon Environment Council | Portland, OR | Protect the water, air, and land of Oregon. | $15,000 |
| Tucson Botanical Gardens | Tucson, AZ | Support horticultural and ecological education | $15,000 |
| Marshall Home for Men | Tucson, AZ | Provide lodging, food and care for elderly or infirm men | $12,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Tucson, AZ | Invest in affordable housing development | $10,000 |
| Sister Jose Women's Center | Tucson, AZ | To support the general operations of the organization. | $9,000 |
| Youth on Their Own | Tucson, AZ | Educating homeless teens | $8,500 |
| Beacon Group | Tucson, AZ | To create opportunities for people with disabilities. | $6,000 |
| Children's Clinics Southern Arizona | Tucson, AZ | Provide a family centered comprehensive medical home to meet the special needs of children and families. | $5,000 |
| Interfaith Community Services | Tucson, AZ | Help people in need achieve stable, healthy, and independent lives | $4,000 |
| Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum | Tucson, AZ | To support the museums mission to inspire people to live in harmony with the natural world by fostering love, appreciation and… | $2,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Tucson | Tucson, AZ | Provide children facing adversity with strong one-to-one relationships. | $2,000 |
| Mobile Meals of Tucson | Tucson, AZ | Provide fresh, affordable, home-delivered meals to homebound adults | $2,000 |
| St Luke's Home Inc | Tucson, AZ | Provide a high-quality-of-life assisted living community for low-income elders | $2,000 |
| Easterseals Blake Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Providing disability, mental health and child welfare services. | $2,000 |
| Civic Orchestra of Tucson | Tucson, AZ | Enriching the cultural life of greater Tucson and Southern Arizona through its free concerts and outreach programs | $1,000 |
| Tucson Interfaith HIVAIDS Network | Tucson, AZ | Provide community resources and caring support so that people with HIV can live well. | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $182,000 | 20 |
| 2024 | $101,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $90,500 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611339349100211
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-0316798
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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