Stephen E and Maryanne G Means Foundation Inc
Stephen E and Maryanne G Means Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Annapolis, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 7 grants totaling $147K. Net investment income was $42K.
Stephen E and Maryanne G Means Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Stephen E and Maryanne G Means Foundation Inc gave $147K across 7 grants in 2023 (avg $21K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $147,496
- +358.5% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $21,071
- +293.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (73% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Stephen E and Maryanne G Means Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was National Philanthropic Trust ($108K). Together the top 7 received $147K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 24 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Stephen E and Maryanne G Means Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 66% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2021) to $147K (2023). In 2023 it made 7 grants totaling $147K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA | Funding for Future Charitable Giving | $108,327 |
| Dominican House of Studies Washington, DC | Support Education and Ministry Service Programs and Outreach | $10,000 |
| The Given Insititute Upper Falls, MD | Program Support | $10,000 |
| The Napa Institute Napa, CA | Support Ministry Service Programs | $8,000 |
| Endow Greenwood Village, CO | Support Ministry Service Programs | $5,100 |
| Pfic Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception Dominican Washington, DC | Support Education and Ministry Service Programs and Outreach | $4,069 |
| Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles Alhambra, CA | Support Ministry Service Programs | $2,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $42,929 | $148,364 | $147,496 | 7 | $147,496 | $42,061 | $6,290 |
| 2022 | $118,085 | $6,411 | $36,270 | $32,170 | 6 | $35,346 | $5,487 | $10,677 |
| 2021 | $147,944 | $17,215 | $39,412 | $25,261 | 5 | $25,261 | $12,031 | $11,221 |
| 2020 | $170,141 | $4,148 | $109,886 | $89,000 | 6 | — | — | $14,517 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stephen E and Maryanne G Means Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Stephen E and Maryanne G Means Foundation Inc's 2023 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Alexandra K. Means
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Erika K. Block
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Maryanne G. Means
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephanie M. Means
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephen E. Means
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Stephen E and Maryanne G Means Foundation Inc
How much does Stephen E and Maryanne G Means Foundation Inc give each year?
Stephen E and Maryanne G Means Foundation Inc gave $147K across 7 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $32K across 6 grants.
What is Stephen E and Maryanne G Means Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Stephen E and Maryanne G Means Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $8,000, and its average grant was $21,071, across 7 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Stephen E and Maryanne G Means Foundation Inc give grants?
Stephen E and Maryanne G Means Foundation Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (10%) and California (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Stephen E and Maryanne G Means Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Stephen E and Maryanne G Means Foundation Inc's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Ministry Service Programs" (3 grants).
Who are Stephen E and Maryanne G Means Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Stephen E and Maryanne G Means Foundation Inc's largest 2023 grantees include National Philanthropic Trust ($108,327), Dominican House of Studies ($10,000) and The Given Insititute ($10,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How much is Stephen E and Maryanne G Means Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Stephen E and Maryanne G Means Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $6K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Stephen E and Maryanne G Means Foundation Inc's EIN?
Stephen E and Maryanne G Means Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4376379. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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 2020–2023
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