Private foundation · EIN 20-0468262 · San Diego, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Mary and John Grant Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2023 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $80K total, median $3,000. 67% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2023
15
$80K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in CA
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.1M

Grants paid in 2023

Top 11 of 15 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Octors Without Borders USANew York, NYMedical Care$22K
St Jude's Childrens HospitalMemphis, TNMedical Research$12K
Heifer InternationalSeal Beach, CAEnd World Hunger$11K
Fincafound International CommWashington, DCResearch$11K
Foundation for Academic Cultural ExSherwood, ORCultural Exchange$5,000
Naminational Alliance on Mental IllArlington, VAImprove support and awareness of people affected by mental illness.$5,000
Jewish Family ServicesSan Diego, CAEducational$3,000
Salvation Army of San DiegoSan Diego, CAEducational$3,000
Brother Benno Foundation IncOceanside, CAFeeding the hungry.$2,000
Kids' TurnSan Diego, CAEducational$1,000
Stoke the WorldSanta Barbara, CAEnvironmental$1,000

By state: California 10 · New York 1 · Tennessee 1 · District of Columbia 1 · Oregon 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Mary and John Grant Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Diego, California, administered in care of Netanya R Dayzie, tax-exempt since 2004. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Mary and John Grant Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2023 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Mary and John Grant Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2023 it paid $80K across 15 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Mary and John Grant Foundation give?

California (10 grants), New York (1 grants), Tennessee (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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