Mark Twain Foundation
Accepts applications
Mark Twain Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $95,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $24,500 and the largest $39,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$95,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$24,500
- Largest grant$39,000
- Assets$4.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was the same as $95,000 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $132,000 | 4 | $3.1 million |
| 2023 | $95,000 | 4 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $95,000 | 4 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Carolyn O'Brien- Jpmorgan Chase Ban 270 Park Ave FL 16, New York, NY 10017 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 464-2350, carolyn.r.obrien@jpmorgan.com |
| What to submit | No formal application required |
| Deadlines | No deadlines |
| Restrictions | 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. |
What Mark Twain Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $39,000 |
| New York | 2 | $28,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $28,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of California Berkeley | General | $39,000 |
| Mark Twain House and Museum | General | $28,000 |
| Elmira College | General | $21,000 |
| Mark Twain Journal Center for Mark Twain Studies at Elmira | General | $7,000 |
Officers and trustees
- JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
- Richard Watson
Questions people ask
Does Mark Twain Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadlines.
How much does Mark Twain Foundation give?
$95,000 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $24,500.
Who runs Mark Twain Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Co-Trustee) and Richard Watson (Co-Trustee).
What does Mark Twain Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.