The J Mark Grosvenor Foundation
The J Mark Grosvenor Foundation is a private foundation, based in Cedar Falls, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $107K. Net investment income was $105K.
The J Mark Grosvenor Foundation at a glance
In short: The J Mark Grosvenor Foundation gave $107K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $106,500
- -53.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -44.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,300
- -16.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $27,500
- Total assets
- $1,775,697
- -0.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (53% 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 The J Mark Grosvenor Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Broward Sheriff's Advisory Council ($50K). Together the top 5 received $107K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 58 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The J Mark Grosvenor Foundation gives
- Giving fell 51% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 159% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $107K (2024) to $443K (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $107K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Broward Sheriff's Advisory Council Dania Beach, FL | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Boys to Men Mentoring Network Spring Valley, CA | General Purpose | $27,500 |
| PROMISE2KIDS San Diego, CA | General Purpose | $27,500 |
| Cerebral Palsy of SD San Diego, CA | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Easterseals San Diego, CA | General Purpose | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,775,697 | $133,783 | $144,925 | $106,500 | 5 | $116,626 | $104,536 | $73,218 |
| 2023 | $1,790,262 | $1,322,997 | $266,179 | $228,170 | 9 | $241,740 | $4,192 | $46,293 |
| 2022 | $534,519 | $269,089 | $478,234 | $442,750 | 18 | $453,615 | $44,970 | $83,585 |
| 2021 | $853,569 | $-274,725 | $269,152 | $216,225 | 12 | $227,569 | — | $99,455 |
| 2020 | $1,326,064 | $105,802 | $445,380 | $374,000 | 14 | — | $45,826 | $103,289 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The J Mark Grosvenor Foundation reported a distributable amount of $73K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The J Mark Grosvenor Foundation is led by J. Mark Grosvenor, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
J. Mark Grosvenor
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $12K (2024)
David Yeager
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen James
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $12K, to J Mark Grosvenor (President).
Frequently asked questions about The J Mark Grosvenor Foundation
How much does The J Mark Grosvenor Foundation give each year?
The J Mark Grosvenor Foundation gave $107K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $228K across 9 grants.
What is The J Mark Grosvenor Foundation's typical grant size?
The J Mark Grosvenor Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $27,500, and its average grant was $21,300, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The J Mark Grosvenor Foundation give grants?
The J Mark Grosvenor Foundation gives mostly in California: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (47%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (3 grants).
Does The J Mark Grosvenor Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The J Mark Grosvenor Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The J Mark Grosvenor Foundation's largest grantees?
The J Mark Grosvenor Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Broward Sheriff's Advisory Council ($50,000), Boys to Men Mentoring Network ($27,500) and PROMISE2KIDS ($27,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The J Mark Grosvenor Foundation?
The J Mark Grosvenor Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $117K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $73K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The J Mark Grosvenor Foundation's EIN?
The J Mark Grosvenor Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0741701. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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