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Mark Twain Foundation is a private trust based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1979. The principal officer is Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na. It holds total assets of $2.5M. Annual income is reported at $820K. Total assets have grown from $1.3M in 2010 to $2.6M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including New York, Missouri, Connecticut. According to available records, Mark Twain Foundation has made 20 grants totaling $599K, with a median grant of $30K. The foundation has distributed between $132K and $304K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $304K distributed across 10 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $60K, with an average award of $30K. The foundation has supported 7 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Connecticut, New York, which account for 85% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$7K
Median Grant
$30K
Average Grant
$30K
Largest Grant
$55K
Based on 5 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Mark Twain Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 20 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, CT, NY.
Mark Twain Foundation has distributed a total of $599K across 20 grants. The median grant size is $30K, with an average of $30K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $60K.
The application deadline is NO DEADLINES. The trust makes contributions and grants to IRC Sec. 501 (c )( 3) organizations that promote awareness and appreciation of the life and works of Mark Twain.
Mark Twain Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Watson | CO-TRUSTEE | $30K | $0 | $30K |
Total Giving
$214K
Total Assets
$2.6M
Fair Market Value
$3.1M
Net Worth
$2.6M
Grants Paid
$132K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$70K
Distribution Amount
$154K
Total: $2.3M
Total Grants
20
Total Giving
$599K
Average Grant
$30K
Median Grant
$30K
Unique Recipients
7
Most Common Grant
$7K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of California BerkeleyGENERAL | Berkeley, CA | $55K | 2023 |
| Mark Twain House And MuseumGENERAL | Hartford, CT | $40K | 2023 |
| Elmira CollegeGENERAL | Elmira, NY | $30K | 2023 |
| Mark Twain JournalGENERAL | Elmira, NY | $7K | 2023 |
| The Curators Of The University OfGENERAL | Columbia, MO | $20K | 2022 |
| 4 Million Voices IncGENERAL | Stone Mountain, GA | $15K | 2020 |
| Mark Twain Library AssociationGENERAL | Redding, CT | $3K | 2020 |