John N Palmer Foundation
John N Palmer Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Jackson, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $13K.
John N Palmer Foundation at a glance
In short: John N Palmer Foundation gave $13K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Mississippi. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,500
- -81.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -60.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,250
- -53.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Total assets
- $10,436
- -68.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who John N Palmer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was USA Intl Ballet Competition ($8K). Together the top 2 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John N Palmer Foundation gives
- Giving fell 85% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2024) to $83K (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| USA Intl Ballet Competition Jackson, MS | Unrestricted Cash Gift | $7,500 |
| The Mind Center at Ummc Jackson, MS | Unrestricted Cash Gift | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,436 | $60,484 | $83,086 | $12,500 | 2 | $12,500 | $1,198 |
| 2023 | $33,038 | $120,249 | $142,327 | $67,500 | 5 | $67,500 | $4,963 |
| 2022 | $55,116 | $51,300 | $112,589 | $38,000 | 6 | $38,000 | $3,774 |
| 2021 | $116,405 | $209,907 | $118,492 | $82,500 | 9 | $82,500 | $1,371 |
| 2020 | $29,343 | $66,501 | $65,406 | $35,000 | 2 | — | $2,098 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John N Palmer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John N Palmer Foundation is led by Patricia P. McClure, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patricia P. McClure
Chairman
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$24K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Susan P. Amaro
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$24K (2023) → $0 (2024)
James B. Palmer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
H. Michael Kerce
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$24K (2020) → $0 (2024)
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 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $24K, to Patricia P McClure (Chairman). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about John N Palmer Foundation
How much does John N Palmer Foundation give each year?
John N Palmer Foundation gave $13K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $68K across 5 grants.
How large is John N Palmer Foundation?
John N Palmer Foundation reported $10K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is John N Palmer Foundation?
John N Palmer Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Jackson, MS. It holds $10K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does John N Palmer Foundation operate?
John N Palmer Foundation has awarded grants in California, Mississippi.
What is John N Palmer Foundation's EIN?
John N Palmer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 64-0750317. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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