Jordan Mary R & Ettie a Charitable

MILWAUKEE, WI EIN: 43-6020554

Jordan Mary R & Ettie A Charitable is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, established in 1957. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and functions as an independent grantmaking foundation with a focus on supporting charitable institutions primarily in Missouri.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

Annual Giving

$1.3M

-0.8% YoY

Grant Count

87

-1.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$15K

+0.3% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's giving is limited to Missouri charitable and eleemosynary institutions. Primary funding interests include:

  • Arts — with particular emphasis on symphony orchestras and cultural organizations
  • Education — supporting educational institutions and initiatives
  • Children's Health and Welfare — including pediatric rehabilitation and healthcare services
  • Social Services
  • Civic Affairs
  • Philanthropy and Voluntarism

Grantmaking

The foundation maintains active grantmaking operations with the following characteristics:

Grant Range

of approximately $15,000

Average Grant

of approximately $15,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation concentrates its grantmaking in Missouri, with secondary activity in Kentucky and Mississippi. These three states account for approximately 93% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states, with support for 139 unique organizations documented.

Grant Distribution by State

12states
+4 more states

Cities

ALEXANDRIABALLWINBRENTWOODBRIDGETONCARLISLECHESTERFIELDCHIPPEWA FALLSCOLLEYVILLECOLUMBIAEUREKAGALLIPOLISIRVINGLEXINGTONMAPLEWOODMAPPLEWOODMARYLAND HEIGHTSMESAMILWAUKEENEW YORKOLIVETTE

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year 2023:

  • Total Assets: $17.8 million to $18.1 million
  • Total Revenues: $630,469
  • Total Expenses: $1.49 million
  • Total Liabilities: $0
  • Annual Income: $9.3 million (reported in some filings)

Historical Grantmaking:

  • Annual distributions have ranged from $1.1 million to $3 million between 2021 and 2023
  • Highest grantmaking activity occurred in 2022 with $3 million distributed across 184 grants
  • Cumulative grants totaling $5.4 million documented across 350 grants
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.120202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$375K$750K$1M$1M82 grants202078 grants202192 grants202288 grants202387 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

RANKEN JORDAN PEDIATRIC …$250KSAINT LOUIS SYMPHONY ORC…$80KSECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH$60KMISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN$50KWASHINGTON UNIVERSITY$30KFRIENDS OF KWMU INC$30KFOREST PARK FOREVER$25KSHELDON ARTS FOUNDATION$25KDELTA GAMMA CENTER FOR C…$20KLIFEBRIDGE PARTNERSHIP$15K

Grant Size Distribution

250 grants across all recorded years

234<$50K13$50–100K1$100–250K2$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital ($250,000), Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra ($80,000), Second Presbyterian Church ($60,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
ACCESS ACADEMIES ST LOUIS, MOGENERAL OPERATING$10,000
MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN ST LOUIS, MOGENERAL OPERATING$50,000
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ST LOUIS, MOGENERAL OPERATING$30,000
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF EAST MO ST LOUIS, MOGENERAL OPERATING$10,000
BOYS HOPE GIRLS HOPE OF ST LOUIS RICHMOND HEIGHTS, MOGENERAL OPERATIONS$10,000
CITY ACADEMY ST LOUIS, MOGENERAL OPERATING$5,000
COLLEGE BOUND ST LOUIS, MOGENERAL OPERATING$7,500
FOCUS ST LOUIS ST LOUIS, MOGENERAL OPERATING$2,500
FRIENDS OF KWMU INC ST LOUIS, MOGENERAL OPERATING$30,000
FOREST PARK FOREVER MAPLEWOOD, MOGENERAL OPERATING$25,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is governed by one officer or trustee. Mercantile Trust Co. serves as the principal officer.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

US BANK NATRUSTEE$186K

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
US BANK NATRUSTEE1$185,730

Contact Information

  • Address: PO Box 634, Milwaukee, WI 53201
  • Telephone: 314-418-2643
  • IRS Ruling Year: 1958
  • EIN: 43-6020554

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Jordan Mary R & Ettie a Charitable fund?

The foundation's giving is limited to Missouri charitable and eleemosynary institutions. Primary funding interests include: • **Arts** — with particular emphasis on symphony orchestras and cultural organizations • **Education** — supporting educational institutions and initiatives • **Children's Health and Welfare** — including pediatric rehabilitation and healthcare services • **Social Services** • **Civic Affairs** • **Philanthropy and Voluntarism**

How do I apply for a grant from Jordan Mary R & Ettie a Charitable?

The foundation maintains active grantmaking operations with the following characteristics: **Grant Activity:** • Made 82 grants in 2023 • Total giving of approximately $1.28 million to $1.49 million annually • Individual grants range from $2,000 to $250,000 • Average grant size of approximately $15,000 • Median grant size of $10,000 **Types of Support:** • General operating support • Project support • Building funds • Equipment **Recent Notable Grants (2023):** • Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge …

Where does Jordan Mary R & Ettie a Charitable make grants?

The foundation concentrates its grantmaking in Missouri, with secondary activity in Kentucky and Mississippi. These three states account for approximately 93% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states, with support for 139 unique organizations documented.

What size grants does Jordan Mary R & Ettie a Charitable award?

In 2024, Jordan Mary R & Ettie a Charitable awarded 87 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $15K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Jordan Mary R & Ettie a Charitable's EIN?

Jordan Mary R & Ettie a Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6020554. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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