Mary and John Grant Foundation
The Mary and John Grant Foundation is a private foundation based in San Diego, California. Its 2023 filing describes donations to charitable organizations working in areas that include children, education, and support for furnishing medical care internationally.
Mary and John Grant Foundation at a glance
In short: Mary and John Grant Foundation gave $80K across 15 grants in 2023 (avg $5K), top state California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $79,500
- +10.1% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 15
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $5,300
- +10.1% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $2,138,626
- +16.1% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- California (31% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Mary and John Grant Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3298 Governor Dr 221029, San Diego, CA 92122
Phone: (760) 704-6655
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mary and John Grant Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was octors Without Borders USA ($22K). Together the top 8 received $70K.
Organizations only. It also paid 7 grants to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 74 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2023 grant dollars went to recipients in California (31%), New York (27%), Tennessee (15%), Washington, DC (14%), and Oregon (6%). The listed grants also included a recipient in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How Mary and John Grant Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (−6%). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $62K (2019) to $99K (2021). In 2023 it made 15 grants totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| octors Without Borders USA New York, NY | Medical Care | $21,500 |
| St Jude's Childrens Hospital Memphis, TN | Medical Research | $12,000 |
| Heifer International Seal Beach, CA | End World Hunger | $11,000 |
| FINCAFound International Comm Washington, DC | Research | $11,000 |
| Foundation for Academic Cultural Ex Sherwood, OR | Cultural Exchange | $5,000 |
| NAMINational Alliance on Mental Ill Arlington, VA | Improve support and awareness of people affected by mental illness. | $5,000 |
| 7 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army of San Diego San Diego, CA | Educational | $3,000 |
| Kids' Turn San Diego, CA | Educational | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,138,626 | $76,303 | $99,522 | $79,500 | 15 | $78,500 | $75,768 |
| 2022 | $1,842,279 | $50,841 | $72,200 | $72,200 | 15 | $72,200 | $20,507 |
| 2021 | $2,342,852 | $131,299 | $98,605 | $98,605 | 16 | $98,605 | $131,299 |
| 2020 | $2,170,528 | $785,556 | $84,800 | $84,800 | 15 | — | $64,457 |
| 2019 | $1,212,166 | $115,314 | $62,000 | $62,000 | 13 | — | $61,716 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes donations to Doctors Without Borders, FINCA, Heifer, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Kids’ Turn, the Foundation for Academic & Cultural Exchange, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and other charities. The stated activities include benefiting children and education, and supporting the furnishing of medical care internationally. The listed 2023 grants also include purposes such as medical research, hunger relief, cultural exchange, environmental work, and a scholarship.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation gave $79,500 across 15 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $21,500, with a median grant of $3,000.
Among the largest listed 2023 grants were $21,500 to Doctors Without Borders USA for medical care; $12,000 to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital for medical research; $11,000 to Heifer International to end world hunger; and $11,000 to FINCAFound International Comm for research. Other listed grants included $5,000 to the Foundation for Academic Cultural Ex for cultural exchange and $5,000 to the National Alliance on Mental Illness to improve support and awareness of people affected by mental illness.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Jane C Usatin as Secretary and Netanya R Cranford as CFO.
Mary and John Grant Foundation's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Jane C Usatin
Secretary
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Netanya R Cranford
CFO
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Mary and John Grant Foundation
How much does Mary and John Grant Foundation give each year?
Mary and John Grant Foundation gave $80K across 15 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $72K across 15 grants.
What is Mary and John Grant Foundation's typical grant size?
Mary and John Grant Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $3,000, and its average grant was $5,300, across 15 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mary and John Grant Foundation give grants?
Mary and John Grant Foundation's top state is California, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (27%) and Tennessee (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (2 grants).
Does Mary and John Grant Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Mary and John Grant Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (4 grants) and "Educational" (3 grants).
Who are Mary and John Grant Foundation's largest grantees?
Mary and John Grant Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include octors Without Borders USA ($21,500), St Jude's Childrens Hospital ($12,000) and Heifer International ($11,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 7 grants to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Mary and John Grant Foundation?
Mary and John Grant Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $76K.
What does Mary and John Grant Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes donations to Doctors Without Borders, FINCA, Heifer, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Kids’ Turn, the Foundation for Academic & Cultural Exchange, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and other charities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mary and John Grant Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mary and John Grant Foundation's EIN?
Mary and John Grant Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0468262. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Does Mary and John Grant Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 2, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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