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Mary Gard Jameson Foundation Dated 7-8-2015 is a private trust based in PASADENA, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2016. The principal officer is Valerie J Merritt. It holds total assets of $4.6M. Annual income is reported at $3.8M. Total assets have grown from $744K in 2018 to $4.6M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Mary Gard Jameson Foundation Dated 7-8-2015 has made 14 grants totaling $615K, with a median grant of $45K. Annual giving has grown from $40K in 2021 to $345K in 2024. Individual grants have ranged from $15K to $80K, with an average award of $44K. The foundation has supported 6 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in California. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$9K
Median Grant
$28K
Average Grant
$28K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 6 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.
Mary Gard Jameson Foundation Dated 7-8-2015 primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 14 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA.
Mary Gard Jameson Foundation Dated 7-8-2015 has distributed a total of $615K across 14 grants. The median grant size is $45K, with an average of $44K. Individual grants have ranged from $15K to $80K.
Mary Gard Jameson Foundation Dated 7-8-2015 typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Mary Gard Jameson Foundation Dated 7-8-2015 is headquartered in PASADENA, CA.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valerie J Merritt | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Parker Howes | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Natalie Arnoldi | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lida Teneva | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mary Gard Jameson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael Sutton | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$4.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$4.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
14
Total Giving
$615K
Average Grant
$44K
Median Grant
$45K
Unique Recipients
6
Most Common Grant
$20K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global ConservationGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $80K | 2024 |
| WildcoastGENERAL SUPPORT | Imperial Beach, CA | $75K | 2024 |
| Legacy Works GroupGENERAL SUPPORT | Santa Barbara, CA | $75K | 2024 |
| Uc San Diego FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | La Jolla, CA | $75K | 2024 |
| Onereef Worldwide StewardshipGENERAL SUPPORT | Santa Cruz, CA | $20K | 2024 |
| Blue Latitudes FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | La Jolla, CA | $20K | 2024 |
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