George Gardner Monks Foundation
George Gardner Monks Foundation is a private foundation, based in Portland, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it made $2K in qualifying distributions.
George Gardner Monks Foundation at a glance
- Revenue (2022)
- $3,000
- +59900.0% vs 2021
- Qualifying distributions (2022)
- $1,500
- -97.7% vs 2021
- Expenses (2022)
- $3,000
- -95.6% vs 2021
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who George Gardner Monks Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 14 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How George Gardner Monks Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2021) to $136K (2020). In 2021 it made 3 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Promise Education Fund Concord, MA | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Coudert Institute West Palm Beach, FL | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Maine Behavioral Healthcare South Portland, ME | General operating support | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $3,000 | $3,000 | — | — | $1,500 | — |
| 2021 | — | $5 | $68,015 | $65,000 | 3 | $66,303 | $2,533 |
| 2020 | $68,010 | $831 | $138,252 | $136,000 | 11 | — | $7,386 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George Gardner Monks Foundation is led by Robert CS Monks, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Robert CS Monks
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Gardner Monks Foundation
Where does George Gardner Monks Foundation operate?
George Gardner Monks Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Florida, Iowa, Massachusetts, Maine, New York.
What is George Gardner Monks Foundation's EIN?
George Gardner Monks Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6018033. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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