The Ithan Foundation Inc
The Ithan Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in West Conshohocken, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $281K. Net investment income was $593K.
The Ithan Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Ithan Foundation Inc gave $281K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $70K), top state Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $280,872
- +19.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $70,218
- +19.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $70,218
- Total assets
- $6,293,268
- +3.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (25% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Ithan Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Baltimore Community Foundation ($70K). Together the top 4 received $281K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Ithan Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $234K (2024) to $390K (2023). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $281K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Community Foundation Baltimore, MD | Grant to Another 501(C)(3) Organization | $70,218 |
| Community Funds Inc New York, NY | Grant to Another 501(C)(3) Organization | $70,218 |
| Gulf Coast Community Foundation Venice, FL | Grant to Another 501(C)(3) Organization | $70,218 |
| The Community Foundation Boulder County Boulder, CO | Grant to Another 501(C)(3) Organization | $70,218 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,293,268 | $613,266 | $387,252 | $280,872 | 4 | $366,581 | $592,595 | $381,662 |
| 2024 | $6,067,254 | $1,250,830 | $318,947 | $234,352 | 4 | $299,235 | $1,231,118 | $345,753 |
| 2023 | $5,153,069 | $356,254 | $472,990 | $390,244 | 4 | $454,292 | $337,556 | $331,587 |
| 2022 | $5,271,363 | $179,372 | $394,635 | $302,688 | 4 | $376,242 | $160,979 | $343,058 |
| 2021 | $5,480,334 | $352,800 | $333,783 | $241,714 | 4 | $241,714 | $320,731 | $387,388 |
| 2020 | $5,461,317 | $645,570 | $307,655 | $237,532 | 4 | — | $251,186 | $332,187 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ithan Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $382K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ithan Foundation Inc is led by Colin Gardner V, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 3 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Colin Gardner V
President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$15K (2022) → $20K (2025)
Jennifer Gardner Glose
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$15K (2022) → $20K (2025)
Kristin L. Gardner
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$15K (2022) → $0 (2025)
Susannah A. Gardner
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$15K (2022) → $20K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $20K, to Colin Gardner V (President/Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Ithan Foundation Inc
How much does The Ithan Foundation Inc give each year?
The Ithan Foundation Inc gave $281K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $234K across 4 grants.
What is The Ithan Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Ithan Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $70,218, and its average grant was $70,218, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ithan Foundation Inc give grants?
The Ithan Foundation Inc's top state is Maryland, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (25%) and Florida (25%).
Does The Ithan Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Ithan Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grant to Another 501(C)(3) Organization" (4 grants).
How large is The Ithan Foundation Inc?
The Ithan Foundation Inc reported $6.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $367K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $382K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Ithan Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Ithan Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2896573. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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