John H and Mary Wilkes Short
John H and Mary Wilkes Short is a private foundation, based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $138K. Net investment income was $66K.
John H and Mary Wilkes Short at a glance
In short: John H and Mary Wilkes Short gave $138K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $28K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $137,598
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $27,520
- +25.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,505,855
- +5.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Utah (80% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who John H and Mary Wilkes Short funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Utah ($101K across 2 grants). Together the top 4 received $138K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 29 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How John H and Mary Wilkes Short gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $132K (2024) to $185K (2023). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $138K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | Provide Funding for Current Students | $100,000 |
| Weaving Dreams Poway, CA | Assist People with Chronic Illness | $17,048 |
| Egyptian Theatre Park City, UT | Promote Performing Arts | $10,000 |
| Rock the Ocean Foundation Nashville, TN | Issues Impacting Marine Life | $10,000 |
| University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | Provide Funding for Botanical Garden | $550 |
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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 | $2,505,855 | $169,088 | $201,848 | $137,598 | 5 | $137,598 | $66,098 | $135,909 |
| 2024 | $2,381,341 | $202,512 | $182,209 | $131,948 | 6 | $131,948 | $101,723 | $138,073 |
| 2023 | $2,519,085 | $194,340 | $234,320 | $185,417 | 6 | $185,417 | $111,844 | $134,706 |
| 2022 | $2,680,066 | $123,165 | $209,716 | $150,062 | 5 | $150,062 | $38,537 | $144,374 |
| 2021 | $2,726,467 | $171,438 | $225,922 | $174,085 | 7 | $174,085 | $87,371 | $166,679 |
| 2020 | $2,791,694 | $90,550 | $194,246 | $149,718 | 7 | — | $17,732 | $156,292 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John H and Mary Wilkes Short reported a distributable amount of $136K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John H and Mary Wilkes Short is led by Mary Wilkes Short, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary Wilkes Short
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about John H and Mary Wilkes Short
How much does John H and Mary Wilkes Short give each year?
John H and Mary Wilkes Short gave $138K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $132K across 6 grants.
What is John H and Mary Wilkes Short's typical grant size?
John H and Mary Wilkes Short's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $27,520, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John H and Mary Wilkes Short give grants?
John H and Mary Wilkes Short gives mostly in Utah: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (12%) and Tennessee (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (2 grants).
Does John H and Mary Wilkes Short give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on John H and Mary Wilkes Short's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are John H and Mary Wilkes Short's largest grantees?
John H and Mary Wilkes Short's largest 2025 grantees include University of Utah ($100,550 across 2 grants), Weaving Dreams ($17,048) and Egyptian Theatre ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John H and Mary Wilkes Short?
John H and Mary Wilkes Short reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $138K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $136K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is John H and Mary Wilkes Short's EIN?
John H and Mary Wilkes Short's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1650828. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 19, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 29, 2026)
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