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Contact: diana@greatertaylorfoundation.org

October 7, 2026

Greater Taylor Community Foundation Distributes $30,000 in Samsung Community Grants to 18 Local Nonprofit Organizations

Taylor, TX — September 30, 2026 — The Greater Taylor Community Foundation (GTCF) announced today the distribution of $30,000 in pass‑through community grants provided by Samsung Austin Semiconductor to support nonprofit organizations serving Taylor and eastern Williamson County.

As Samsung continues to invest in the communities surrounding its Central Texas operations, GTCF served as the intermediary partner to ensure funds were delivered efficiently, transparently, and with strong alignment to local needs.

“These grants reflect Samsung’s commitment to strengthening the fabric of our community,” said Diana Phillips, President of the Greater Taylor Community Foundation. “We are honored to steward these funds and support organizations that deliver direct, meaningful impact for families across our region.”

Grant Recipients

Funds were distributed to the following nonprofit organizations:

• Baylor Scott & White
• Bill Pickett Education Foundation
• Friends of the Moody Museum
• Friends of the Taylor Public Library
• Friends of the Williamson County Child Welfare Board
• Good Life Taylor
• Greater Taylor COAD
• Habitat for Humanity of Williamson County
• Impact Counseling Services
• Laundry Love – Taylor
• Lone Star Circle of Care
• Opportunities for Williamson & Burnet Counties
• SayCheese
• Taylor Rodeo Association
• The Duck P.A.C.K.
• Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center
• Bluebonnet Trails Community Services
• UT Girl Day

These organizations represent a broad cross‑section of community priorities, including health care access, youth development, historic preservation, housing stability, mental health services, early childhood support, arts and culture, and emergency response

Affiliation with the Central Texas Community Foundation

GTCF operates as an affiliate of the Central Texas Community Foundation (CTXCF), a regional philanthropic institution that provides governance, fiduciary oversight, and administrative infrastructure for community foundations across Central Texas. Through CTXCF’s support, GTCF is able to focus on local strategy, community convening, and systems-building while benefiting from the strength and stability of a well‑established regional foundation.



Strengthening Local Systems Through Partnership

This pass‑through investment reinforces GTCF’s growing role as a regional convener and philanthropic intermediary—connecting corporate partners with local organizations to build durable, long‑term systems that support Taylor’s continued growth.

About Greater Taylor Community Foundation

The Greater Taylor Community Foundation is an affiliate community foundation of the Central Texas Community Foundation, which provides regional philanthropic infrastructure, fiduciary compliance, and backend administrative support. As an affiliate, GTCF maintains full local governance and leadership while benefiting from CTXCF’s fund‐management systems, shared‐services support, and audit‐ready financial controls.
GTCF strengthens community infrastructure, supports nonprofit capacity, and advances collaborative solutions across Taylor and Williamson County. Through strategic partnerships and community leadership, GTCF invests in initiatives that build long-term resilience and opportunity.

For more information, contact: Greater Taylor Community Foundation  at www.greater-taylorfoundation.org