The Crawford Taylor Foundation
The Crawford Taylor Foundation is a St. Louis, MO private foundation supporting community development, women & health, animal welfare, and the environment. The official site includes grant guidelines, FAQs, contact details, and a CyberGrants portal for submitting a Letter of Inquiry.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
An established 501(c)(3) based in Missouri (especially St. Louis) or with strong Missouri ties, working in community development, health, women’s issues, environment, or animal welfare, and able to submit a concise LOI and required documentation.
Good Fit
- • Organizational work aligns with community development, health, women, environment, or animal welfare.
- • Clear ties to St. Louis / Missouri communities or demonstrable local impact.
- • Ability to submit a Letter of Inquiry via the CyberGrants portal with FEIN and IRS determination.
- • Track record of measurable outcomes and organizational stability.
- • Existing relationships or introductions within the local philanthropic ecosystem.
Geography
Observed grants are concentrated in Missouri: roughly four-fifths of dollars went to in-state organizations in the latest year, with only sporadic out-of-state awards across six states.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a broad count of recipients (43 distinct organizations) and the foundation funded multiple independent nonprofits each year, even though dollars are concentrated in a few large awards.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover is available (about a dozen new recipients in 2024) and a public LOI portal exists, but the foundation states a preference for preselected applicants and a portion of funding is relationship-driven, so new entrants are possible but selection appears curated.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
