John and Elizabeth Endicott Foundation
The John and Elizabeth Endicott Foundation is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations in several states, including organizations addressing hunger, homelessness, addiction recovery, animal welfare, and other causes.
John and Elizabeth Endicott Foundation at a glance
In short: John and Elizabeth Endicott Foundation gave $347K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), top state New Jersey. 47% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $347,436
- -0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +36.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,162
- -26.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $7,085,652
- +10.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (7 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (31% 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 John and Elizabeth Endicott Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing lists an informal letter request to Karen Alton. The foundation states that awards are discretionary.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Karen Alton
Mailing address: 113 Colonade Cir, Naples, FL 34103
Phone: (443) 670-7687
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John and Elizabeth Endicott Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Atlanticare Foundation ($100K). Together the top 10 received $342K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 63 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey (31%), Tennessee (25%), California (24%), Florida (19%), and New York (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is John and Elizabeth Endicott Foundation open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 15 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $35K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 47% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 146% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $153K (2021) to $347K (2024). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $347K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanticare Foundation Atlantic City, NJ | Support | $100,000 |
| Brett Boyer Foundation Nashville, TN | Support | $87,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club Palm Desert, CA | Support | $55,700 |
| St Matthew's House Naples, FL | Support | $42,825 |
| St Judes San Francisco, CA | Support | $25,000 |
| Snip Collier Naples, FL | Support | $15,000 |
| Hansen Foundation Egg Harbor, NJ | Support | $5,000 |
| Fresh Start Ministries Orlando, FL | Support | $5,000 |
| Down Syndrome Connection Danville, CA | Support | $3,000 |
| Afsp New York, NY | Support | $2,500 |
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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 | $7,085,652 | $932,831 | $515,101 | $347,436 | 15 | $439,068 | $856,798 | $300,497 |
| 2024 | $6,441,270 | $917,868 | $496,887 | $347,495 | 11 | $418,407 | $839,388 | $314,016 |
| 2023 | $6,519,862 | $1,284,915 | $476,558 | $336,331 | 18 | $409,075 | $865,823 | $290,657 |
| 2022 | $5,537,585 | $208,199 | $392,200 | $276,718 | 13 | $280,197 | $148,368 | $255,685 |
| 2021 | $4,929,292 | $314,568 | $209,098 | $152,745 | 6 | $155,568 | $26,038 | $227,555 |
| 2020 | $3,595,520 | $3,071,387 | $190,015 | $160,000 | 4 | — | — | $89,001 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John and Elizabeth Endicott Foundation reported a distributable amount of $300K 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 include support for organizations whose own missions address a range of needs. St. Matthew’s House describes its work as helping people experiencing hunger, homelessness, or addiction find a pathway from crisis to contributor. SNIP Collier says it works to address pet overpopulation through affordable veterinary services and animal-welfare outreach. The Hansen Foundation describes providing recovery residences and support for people new to recovery.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $347,436. Grant amounts ranged from $311 to $100,000, with a median of $5,000. Notable grants included $100,000 to AtlantiCare Foundation, $87,500 to Brett Boyer Foundation, $55,700 to Boys & Girls Club, $42,825 to St. Matthew’s House, and $25,000 to St. Judes. The filing lists each grant purpose as “support.” Wreaths Across America received $311; its stated mission is to remember the fallen, honor those who serve and have served, and teach children the value of freedom.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Karen Alton is listed as a trustee on the 2025 filing.
John and Elizabeth Endicott Foundation is led by Karen Alton, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Karen Alton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$50K (2022) → $50K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $50K, to Karen Alton (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about John and Elizabeth Endicott Foundation
How much does John and Elizabeth Endicott Foundation give each year?
John and Elizabeth Endicott Foundation gave $347K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $347K across 11 grants.
What is John and Elizabeth Endicott Foundation's typical grant size?
John and Elizabeth Endicott Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $23,162, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John and Elizabeth Endicott Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does John and Elizabeth Endicott Foundation give grants?
John and Elizabeth Endicott Foundation's top state is New Jersey, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Tennessee (25%) and California (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (3 grants) and Orlando, FL (2 grants).
Does John and Elizabeth Endicott Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on John and Elizabeth Endicott Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (15 grants).
Who are John and Elizabeth Endicott Foundation's largest grantees?
John and Elizabeth Endicott Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Atlanticare Foundation ($100,000), Brett Boyer Foundation ($87,500) and Boys & Girls Club ($55,700), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John and Elizabeth Endicott Foundation?
John and Elizabeth Endicott Foundation reported $7.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $439K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $300K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does John and Elizabeth Endicott Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own missions address a range of needs. St. Matthew’s House describes its work as helping people experiencing hunger, homelessness, or addiction find a pathway from crisis to contributor. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John and Elizabeth Endicott Foundation?
The 2025 filing lists an informal letter request to Karen Alton. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John and Elizabeth Endicott Foundation's EIN?
John and Elizabeth Endicott Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2507187. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2025 (received by the IRS June 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). John and Elizabeth Endicott Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/john-and-elizabeth-endicott-foundation-morg_211c27f1a922483c87356312f221f195
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