Ibis Group
Ibis Group is a Washington, DC–based public charity that supports literacy and civic education for students from preschool through post-secondary education. Its stated aim is to help students become literate, engaged, and contributing members of their communities.
Ibis Group at a glance
In short: Ibis Group gave $11.7M across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $648K), top state New York. 72% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,661,376
- +36.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +38.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $647,854
- -1.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $400,000
- Total assets
- $78,214,832
- -29.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 72% first-time grantees (13 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (29% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ibis Group
- Contact
Mailing address: 55 M St Se 340, Washington, DC 20003
Phone: (202) 223-1854
Website: https://theibisgroup.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ibis Group funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Aim Institute of Learning and Research ($3.0M). Together the top 10 received $10.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 17 grants of 40 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (29%), Pennsylvania (26%), Maryland (18%), Washington (11%), and Minnesota (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ibis Group open to new grantees?
72%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 18 grantees (72%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $601K; repeat grants $770K. How we count
Medians: $350K first-time, $500K repeat.
- 17% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.1M (2022) to $11.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $11.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aim Institute of Learning and Research Conshohocken, PA | Educational Grant | $3,000,000 |
| SUNY New Paltz Foundation Inc New Paltz, NY | Educational Grant | $2,000,000 |
| The Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | Educational Grant | $1,500,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc New Yrok, NY | Educational Grant | $700,000 |
| The Oo Project Inc Washington DC, WA | Educational Grant | $650,000 |
| Planet World Washington DC, WA | Educational Grant | $600,000 |
| Minnesota Public Radio St. Paul, MN | Educational Grant | $500,000 |
| Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA | Educational Grant | $461,376 |
| The 74 Media Inc New York, NY | Educational Grant | $400,000 |
| Utah Film Center Salt Lake City, UT | Educational Grant | $400,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing states that Ibis Group held a 74.89% investment in Great Minds PBC and recognized its proportional share of that organization’s loss, $23,292,829, for the year.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78,214,832 | $2,077,213 | $13,884,670 | $11,661,376 | 18 | $2,074,144 |
| 2023 | $111,108,727 | $2,117,460 | $10,408,928 | $8,570,000 | 13 | $2,117,460 |
| 2022 | $145,205,588 | $42,838,571 | $4,022,972 | $2,125,000 | 9 | $42,838,571 |
| 2021 | $37,307,146 | $14,407 | $1,406,822 | — | — | $2,610 |
| 2020 | $44,723,143 | $84,620 | $688,969 | — | — | $8,739 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Ibis Group’s mission is to empower students with the knowledge and skills to become literate, engaged, and contributing members of their communities. Its website describes a strategy of expanding access to high-quality civics education and investing in leaders and organizations to build a coalition championing literacy as a civil right in the United States.
The 2024 grants were reported as educational grants. Recipients included educational institutions, media organizations, and other organizations. For example, the SUNY New Paltz Foundation says its mission is to secure and manage gifts and grants for scholarships and programs supporting SUNY New Paltz. Minnesota Public Radio describes its mission as creating the future of public media by amplifying voices to inform, include, and inspire. The 74 Media describes itself as a nonprofit, nonpartisan news site covering education in America. The International Dyslexia Association says it works to support people with dyslexia and related reading differences.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Ibis Group reported 18 grants totaling $11,661,376. Grant amounts ranged from $25,000 to $3,000,000, with a median of $400,000. Its largest reported grants included $3,000,000 to AIM Institute of Learning and Research, $2,000,000 to the SUNY New Paltz Foundation, $1,500,000 to Johns Hopkins University, and $700,000 to Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors.
Other reported grants included $650,000 to The OO Project, $600,000 to Planet Word, $500,000 to Minnesota Public Radio, $461,376 to the Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia, $400,000 each to The 74 Media and Utah Film Center, $350,000 to the Maryland State Department of Education, and $300,000 to the Muhammad Ali Museum and Education Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Chi Kim as trustee and chair; Maria Neira as trustee and secretary; and Jason Griffiths as trustee and executive director. It also lists James Tanton, Sally Shaywitz, Robert Pianta, Teri Lawler, Dawn Brooks De Costa, and John Longley as trustees. Lynne Munson is listed as a former trustee and executive director.
Ibis Group is led by Jason Griffiths, Trustee & Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jason Griffiths
Trustee & Executive Director
Trustee → Trustee & Executive Director From, 2021
Trustee & Executive Director From → Trustee & Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$64K (2022) → $187K (2024)
Lynne Munson
Former Trustee & Executive Director
Trustee & Executive Director → Trustee & Executive Director Til, 2021
Trustee & Executive Director Til → Former Trustee & Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Chi Kim
Trustee & Chair
Trustee & Chairman → Trustee & Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Tanton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Neira
Trustee & Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Pianta
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sally Shaywitz
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Brooks De Costa
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Longley
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Teri Lawler
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Steven Shadel (2020–2022) — Senior Director
- Former: Andrew Chen (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Greg Smith (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Penny Gennuso (2020–2021) — Trustee & Treasurer
- Former: Nell McAnnelly (2020) — Trustee Till
- Former: Steve Fan (2020) — Trustee Till
- Former: Teresa Chance (2020) — Trustee Till
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $187K, to Jason Griffiths (Trustee, Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Ibis Group
How much does Ibis Group give each year?
Ibis Group gave $11.7M across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $8.6M across 13 grants.
What is Ibis Group's typical grant size?
Ibis Group's median grant in 2024 was $400,000, and its average grant was $647,854, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ibis Group that year got $601K on average.
Where does Ibis Group give grants?
Ibis Group's top state is New York, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (26%) and Maryland (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (2 grants), Washington DC, WA (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Ibis Group give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Ibis Group's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Grant" (18 grants).
Who are Ibis Group's largest grantees?
Ibis Group's largest 2024 grantees include Aim Institute of Learning and Research ($3,000,000), SUNY New Paltz Foundation Inc ($2,000,000) and The Johns Hopkins University ($1,500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ibis Group?
Ibis Group reported $78.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
What does Ibis Group fund?
Ibis Group’s mission is to empower students with the knowledge and skills to become literate, engaged, and contributing members of their communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ibis Group?
Ibis Group has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check theibisgroup.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Ibis Group's EIN?
Ibis Group's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0876000. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Ibis Group funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ibis-group-morg_dd4f13e355e24238ad3642cbcf82e55f
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