Missionsquare Foundation
Missionsquare Foundation is a private foundation, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $17.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $275K.
Missionsquare Foundation at a glance
In short: Missionsquare Foundation gave $275K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $55K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $275,000
- -60.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $55,000
- -68.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $17,458,822
- +0.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Missionsquare Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Civic League ($150K). Together the top 5 received $275K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 12 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Missionsquare Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 343% 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $275K (2024) to $700K (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $275K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Civic League Denver, CO | To advance civic engagement to create equitable, thriving communities. | $150,000 |
| Missionsquare Retirement Memorial Scholarship Fund Washington, DC | Honors employees in education, health care, not-for-profit, public safety, and other local and state government who died in the line of duty while serving their communities. | $70,000 |
| Miriam's Kitchen Washington, DC | Support fight to end homelessness | $25,000 |
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | Support fight to end food insecurities | $25,000 |
| YMCA of the USA Chicago, IL | Support to implement youth & government program | $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 | $17,458,822 | $312,969 | $330,262 | $275,000 | 5 | $320,085 | $93,270 |
| 2023 | $17,403,511 | $348,477 | $750,859 | $700,000 | 4 | $1,240,482 | $71,387 |
| 2022 | $18,307,932 | $1,383,237 | $1,915,830 | $695,000 | 3 | $900,295 | $3,283 |
| 2021 | $17,824,990 | $17,824,990 | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Missionsquare Foundation reported a distributable amount of $93K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Missionsquare Foundation is led by Deanna Santana, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Deanna Santana
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dai Shi
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela Montez
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
THOMAS McANDREWS
Assistant Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Lynne Ford (2021–2023) — President · Filing note: Until 4/24/2023
- Former: Katherine Schulze (2022–2023) — Secretary · Filing note: Until 4262023
- Former: Rhonda Mims (2021–2022) — Secretary · Filing note: Until 4/6/2022
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Missionsquare Foundation
How much does Missionsquare Foundation give each year?
Missionsquare Foundation gave $275K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $700K across 4 grants.
What is Missionsquare Foundation's typical grant size?
Missionsquare Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $55,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Missionsquare Foundation give grants?
Missionsquare Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (35%) and Illinois (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Missionsquare Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Missionsquare Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Missionsquare Foundation's largest grantees?
Missionsquare Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include National Civic League ($150,000), Missionsquare Retirement Memorial Scholarship Fund ($70,000) and Miriam's Kitchen ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Missionsquare Foundation?
Missionsquare Foundation reported $17.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $320K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $93K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Missionsquare Foundation's EIN?
Missionsquare Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1226333. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 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 2021–2024
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