Private foundation · EIN 84-2507187 · Indian Wells, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

John and Elizabeth Endicott Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you work nationally. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $5,000.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $347K total, median $5,000. 20% of grants stayed in California. Stated restrictions: Discretionary

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$347K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CA
20%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$7.1M

How to apply

Informal letter request Contact: Karen Alton, 113 Colonade Cir, Naples, Fl, 4436707687 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Discretionary

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

15 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Atlanticare FoundationAtlantic City, NJSupport$100K
Brett Boyer FoundationNashville, TNSupport$88K
Boys & Girls ClubPalm Desert, CASupport$56K
St Matthew's HouseNaples, FLSupport$43K
St JudesSan Francisco, CASupport$25K
Snip CollierNaples, FLSupport$15K
Hansen FoundationEgg Harbor, NJSupport$5,000
Fresh Start MinistriesOrlando, FLSupport$5,000
Down Syndrome ConnectionDanville, CASupport$3,000
AfspNew York, NYSupport$2,500
Stockton UniversityGalloway, NJSupport$2,000
Naples Botanical GardenNaples, FLSupport$1,500
DtcareorgMoon Township, PASupport$1,250
Heritage Cares FoundationOrlando, FLSupport$850
Wreaths Across AmericaColumbia Falls, MESupport$311

By state: New Jersey 3 · Tennessee 1 · California 3 · Florida 5 · New York 1 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

John and Elizabeth Endicott Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Indian Wells, California, administered in care of Karen Alton, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 John and Elizabeth Endicott Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Informal letter request Deadlines: NONE.

How much does John and Elizabeth Endicott Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $347K across 15 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does John and Elizabeth Endicott Foundation give?

New Jersey (3 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), California (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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