The Doree Taylor Charitable Foundation's mission is to support charitable organizations that provide relief to those in need of basic provisions, promote humane animal care, offer health care services for the underserved, and conduct public radio or television broadcasting.
The grant program focuses on supporting organizations that aid underprivileged populations by fulfilling basic needs, such as food, housing, and health care services, including mental and oral health. It emphasizes humane care for animals, partnering specifically in this area with the Maine Community Foundation’s Belvedere Fund to consider capital requests. The foundation grants support to larger public radio or television organizations but may also fund smaller, community-based stations. Projects that benefit the environment in addition to meeting other priorities are valued, especially if they show a clear, positive impact on underserved communities or areas. The foundation occasionally supports colleges and universities, prioritizing those projects that align with its primary focus areas and are located within its geographic priorities.