Mark J Stuart Jr Foundation
Mark J Stuart Jr Foundation is a private foundation, based in Staten Island, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $70K.
Mark J Stuart Jr Foundation at a glance
In short: Mark J Stuart Jr Foundation gave $70K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $69,600
- +1251.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +600.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,943
- +93.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (43% 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 Mark J Stuart Jr Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Georgetown University ($30K). Together the top 7 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Mark J Stuart Jr Foundation gives
- Giving grew 83% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 154% 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2023) to $70K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University Washington, DC | Gen'l Charitble | $30,000 |
| Luther College Decorah, IA | Gen'l Charitble | $15,000 |
| New York Law Enforcement Fdtn New York, NY | Gen'l Charitble | $6,300 |
| St John's Lutheran Church Mamaroneck, NY | Gen'l Charitble | $5,000 |
| White Plains Hospital Fdtn White Plains, NY | Gen'l Charitble | $5,000 |
| The David M Herskovits Fdtn New York, NY | Gen'l Charitble | $5,000 |
| Grace Lutheran Church Scarsdale, NY | Gen'l Charitble | $3,300 |
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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 | — | — | $70,700 | $69,600 | 7 | $69,909 | — |
| 2023 | $70,700 | — | $5,590 | $5,150 | 1 | $5,590 | $3,620 |
| 2022 | $76,290 | — | $12,138 | $11,800 | 3 | $12,138 | $4,182 |
| 2021 | $88,428 | — | $39,385 | $38,000 | 7 | — | $5,373 |
| 2019 | $45,629 | $50,000 | $18,693 | $16,850 | 8 | — | $2,408 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mark J Stuart Jr Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Karen M Stuart
Officer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Michael Scotto
Officer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mark J. Stuart Jr. (2019–2021) — Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Mark J Stuart Jr Foundation
How much does Mark J Stuart Jr Foundation give each year?
Mark J Stuart Jr Foundation gave $70K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
What is Mark J Stuart Jr Foundation's typical grant size?
Mark J Stuart Jr Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,943, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mark J Stuart Jr Foundation give grants?
Mark J Stuart Jr Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (35%) and Iowa (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Mark J Stuart Jr Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Mark J Stuart Jr Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Gen'l Charitble" (7 grants).
Who are Mark J Stuart Jr Foundation's largest grantees?
Mark J Stuart Jr Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Georgetown University ($30,000), Luther College ($15,000) and New York Law Enforcement Fdtn ($6,300), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What is Mark J Stuart Jr Foundation's EIN?
Mark J Stuart Jr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7008867. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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 December 12, 2019)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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