John J and Georgiana Theodore Foundation
John J and Georgiana Theodore Foundation is a private foundation, based in Friday Harbor, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 6 grants totaling $2K.
John J and Georgiana Theodore Foundation at a glance
In short: John J and Georgiana Theodore Foundation gave $2K across 6 grants in 2022 (avg $408.333), top state Washington. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $2,450
- +188.2% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $408
- +92.2% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $500
- Primary geography
- Washington (39% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who John J and Georgiana Theodore Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Monastery of the Holy Archangel Michael ($500). Together the top 6 received $2K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How John J and Georgiana Theodore Foundation gives
- Giving grew 23% from 2019 to 2022. Method
- In 2022 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 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $850 (2021) to $2K (2022). In 2022 it made 6 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Monastery of the Holy Archangel Michael Canones, NM | Operating Expenses | $500 |
| International Orthodox Christian Charities Baltimore, MD | Disaster Relief Fund | $500 |
| Church of Brethren Elgin, IL | Disaster Relief | $500 |
| Animal Protective Society Friday Harbor Friday Harbor, WA | Emergency Animal Care | $500 |
| Seattle Symphony Seattle, WA | Operating Expenses | $250 |
| Pacific Music Works Seattle, WA | Operating Expense | $200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | — | $4,338 | $2,450 | 6 | $2,450 | — | $26 |
| 2021 | $4,338 | — | $2,093 | $850 | 4 | $850 | — | $279 |
| 2020 | $6,431 | $2 | $2,235 | $1,250 | 3 | — | $2 | $379 |
| 2019 | $8,684 | $6 | $3,076 | $2,000 | 1 | — | $6 | $567 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John J and Georgiana Theodore Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26 for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John J and Georgiana Theodore Foundation is led by Holly Theodore Finan, President since 2020 (on filings since 2019); none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Holly Theodore Finan
President
President, Secretary & Director → President, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terence Finan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Richard Johnson (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 John J and Georgiana Theodore Foundation
How much does John J and Georgiana Theodore Foundation give each year?
John J and Georgiana Theodore Foundation gave $2K across 6 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $850 across 4 grants.
What is John J and Georgiana Theodore Foundation's typical grant size?
John J and Georgiana Theodore Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $500, and its average grant was $408, across 6 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John J and Georgiana Theodore Foundation give grants?
John J and Georgiana Theodore Foundation's top state is Washington, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Mexico (20%) and Maryland (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (2 grants).
Does John J and Georgiana Theodore Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of John J and Georgiana Theodore Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John J and Georgiana Theodore Foundation's largest grantees?
John J and Georgiana Theodore Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Monastery of the Holy Archangel Michael ($500), International Orthodox Christian Charities ($500) and Church of Brethren ($500), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How much is John J and Georgiana Theodore Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, John J and Georgiana Theodore Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is John J and Georgiana Theodore Foundation's EIN?
John J and Georgiana Theodore Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2090317. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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