George Foundation Joanne Marie & Marcel
George Foundation Joanne Marie & Marcel is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. In 2025, it made 32 grants totaling $250,700, with recipients all located in California.
George Foundation Joanne Marie & Marcel at a glance
In short: George Foundation Joanne Marie & Marcel gave $251K across 32 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in California. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $250,700
- +0.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 32
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,834
- +0.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,763,657
- +2.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 32, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to George Foundation Joanne Marie & Marcel
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says a letter of request is sufficient. It must include the specific amount requested, the purpose of the request, and background and references for the requesting entity. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Carol George Stewart
Mailing address: 630 N Tigertail Rd Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Phone: (310) 472-3552
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George Foundation Joanne Marie & Marcel funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Mary's Academy-Scholarship Fund ($25K). Together the top 10 received $172K.
Grant Size Distribution
160 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 160 grants of 160 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars itemized for 2025 went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
Cities
Is George Foundation Joanne Marie & Marcel open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 32 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $180K (2019) to $257K (2023). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $251K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Academy-Scholarship Fund Ingelwood, CA | Assist Organization | $25,000 |
| USC Caruso Catholic Center Los Angeles, CA | Assist Organization | $25,000 |
| Verbum DEI High School Los Angeles, CA | Assist Organization | $25,000 |
| USC Libraries Los Angeles, CA | Assist Organization | $20,000 |
| USC Thorton School of Music Los Angeles, CA | Assist Organization | $20,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation Woodland Hills, CA | Assist Organization | $15,000 |
| Exceptional Children's Foundation Culver City, CA | Assist Organization | $12,500 |
| Canine Companions for Independence Oceanside, CA | Assist Organization | $12,000 |
| St Johns Health Ctr Foundation Santa Monica, CA | Assist Organization | $10,000 |
| National Disaster Search Dog Fndtn Santa Paula, CA | Assist Organization | $7,700 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,763,657 | $385,707 | $305,155 | $250,700 | 32 | $250,700 | $191,252 | $259,576 |
| 2024 | $3,686,419 | $433,904 | $298,244 | $248,700 | 32 | $248,700 | $249,360 | $235,742 |
| 2023 | $3,549,809 | $224,841 | $320,457 | $257,000 | 33 | $257,000 | $36,209 | $207,745 |
| 2022 | $3,645,159 | $1,086,287 | $305,614 | $257,000 | 33 | $257,000 | $912,673 | $203,238 |
| 2021 | $2,831,116 | $281,343 | $264,846 | $208,500 | 30 | $208,500 | $99,997 | $237,407 |
| 2020 | $2,804,141 | $277,964 | $236,451 | $190,000 | 31 | — | $106,513 | $188,813 |
| 2019 | $2,848,358 | $370,085 | $226,305 | $180,300 | 32 | — | $41,337 | $171,077 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George Foundation Joanne Marie & Marcel reported a distributable amount of $260K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Exceptional Children’s Foundation says its mission is to provide services for people with developmental, learning, and emotional disabilities. Canine Companions for Independence describes its work as providing trained service dogs and ongoing support to people with disabilities at no cost to clients. Love On 4 Paws says it uses animal-assisted visits to support patients experiencing the effects of illness.
Other 2025 recipients include St. Mary’s Academy-Scholarship Fund, USC Caruso Catholic Center, Verbum Dei High School, USC Libraries, and USC Thornton School of Music.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $250,700. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $5,000. Notable awards included $25,000 each to St. Mary’s Academy-Scholarship Fund, USC Caruso Catholic Center, and Verbum Dei High School; $20,000 each to USC Libraries and USC Thornton School of Music; and $15,000 to Gary Sinise Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Carol George Stewart as president, Elyse George Kaiser as vice president, James Childs as CFO, and Robert Phillipich as secretary.
George Foundation Joanne Marie & Marcel is led by Carol George Stewart, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carol George Stewart
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Elyse George Kaiser
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
James Childs
CFO
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Robert Phillipich
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about George Foundation Joanne Marie & Marcel
How much does George Foundation Joanne Marie & Marcel give each year?
George Foundation Joanne Marie & Marcel gave $251K across 32 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $249K across 32 grants.
What is George Foundation Joanne Marie & Marcel's typical grant size?
George Foundation Joanne Marie & Marcel's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,834, across 32 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George Foundation Joanne Marie & Marcel give grants?
George Foundation Joanne Marie & Marcel gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (22 grants).
Does George Foundation Joanne Marie & Marcel give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on George Foundation Joanne Marie & Marcel's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assist Organization" (32 grants).
Who are George Foundation Joanne Marie & Marcel's largest grantees?
George Foundation Joanne Marie & Marcel's largest 2025 grantees include St Mary's Academy-Scholarship Fund ($25,000), USC Caruso Catholic Center ($25,000) and Verbum DEI High School ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is George Foundation Joanne Marie & Marcel?
George Foundation Joanne Marie & Marcel reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $251K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $260K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does George Foundation Joanne Marie & Marcel fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Exceptional Children’s Foundation says its mission is to provide services for people with developmental, learning, and emotional disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George Foundation Joanne Marie & Marcel?
The foundation’s filing says a letter of request is sufficient. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is George Foundation Joanne Marie & Marcel's EIN?
George Foundation Joanne Marie & Marcel's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4831881. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 8, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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