THE JOHN and MARIANNE EGNER FOUNDATION
The John and Marianne Egner Foundation is a private foundation based in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. Its stated primary purpose is to support other organizations exempt under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3) through contributions; it reports that it does not conduct direct charitable activities.
THE JOHN and MARIANNE EGNER FOUNDATION at a glance
In short: THE JOHN and MARIANNE EGNER FOUNDATION gave $10K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $833.333), mostly in Pennsylvania. 42% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,000
- +1.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $833
- +18.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $98,445
- -48.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (5 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (80% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to THE JOHN and MARIANNE EGNER 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: 789 Arden Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046
Phone: (215) 884-5460
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who THE JOHN and MARIANNE EGNER FOUNDATION funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Joseph's Prep ($1K). Together the top 10 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 61 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania (80%), New York (10%), Michigan (5%), and Colorado (5%). These figures describe the locations of the 2025 recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is THE JOHN and MARIANNE EGNER FOUNDATION open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 12 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $800; repeat grants $857. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 58% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2023) to $10K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Prep Philadelphia, PA | General Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| St Johns Hospice Philadelphia, PA | General Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Caring for Friends Philadelphia, PA | General Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons Philadelphia, PA | General Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Vetri Community Partnership Philadelphia, PA | General Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Turning Point for Children Philadelphia, PA | General Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Share Food Program Philadelphia, PA | General Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Independence Mission Schools Philadelphia, PA | General Charitable Purpose | $500 |
| Packard Health Ann Arbor, MI | General Charitable 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $98,445 | $6,753 | $10,046 | $10,000 | 12 | $10,000 | $6,747 | $9,707 |
| 2024 | $190,011 | $15,010 | $10,425 | $9,875 | 14 | $9,875 | $2,894 | $8,531 |
| 2023 | $154,277 | $5,059 | $6,311 | $6,250 | 12 | $6,250 | $5,059 | $7,243 |
| 2022 | $143,623 | $4,359 | $7,880 | $7,850 | 12 | $7,850 | $4,359 | $7,265 |
| 2021 | $166,665 | $2,175 | $8,591 | $8,500 | 11 | $8,500 | $2,175 | $8,133 |
| 2020 | $153,116 | $26,033 | $7,368 | $7,250 | 12 | — | $6,575 | $6,288 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, THE JOHN and MARIANNE EGNER FOUNDATION reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support charitable organizations through contributions. Its 2025 grants included organizations working in areas such as food assistance, health care, education, housing, and services for children and families. These describe the work of grantees, not a stated focus-area list from the foundation.
For example, Caring for Friends describes its work as providing food and friendship to people including seniors, children, adults, people experiencing homelessness, and people in shelters in the Greater Philadelphia area. Packard Health describes its mission as providing care to patients and the community, including people who might otherwise face barriers to accessing health care. Independence Mission Schools describes its mission as providing sustainable, affordable, high-quality Catholic education to children in underserved urban neighborhoods.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $10,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $1,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Recipients included St Joseph’s Prep, St Johns Hospice, Caring for Friends, Michael J Fox Foundation, Cradles to Crayons, Vetri Community Partnership, Turning Point for Children, and Share Food Program, each receiving $1,000. Independence Mission Schools, Packard Health, Nurse-Family Practice, and Rebuilding Together each received $500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John Egner as president, secretary, and treasurer, and Marianne Egner as vice president.
THE JOHN and MARIANNE EGNER FOUNDATION is led by John Egner, President, Secretary & Treasurer since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Egner
President, Secretary & Treasurer
President Secretary & Treasurer → President, Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marianne Egner
Vice President
Vice Presidence → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about THE JOHN and MARIANNE EGNER FOUNDATION
How much does THE JOHN and MARIANNE EGNER FOUNDATION give each year?
THE JOHN and MARIANNE EGNER FOUNDATION gave $10K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10K across 14 grants.
What is THE JOHN and MARIANNE EGNER FOUNDATION's typical grant size?
THE JOHN and MARIANNE EGNER FOUNDATION's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $833, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from THE JOHN and MARIANNE EGNER FOUNDATION that year got $800 on average.
Where does THE JOHN and MARIANNE EGNER FOUNDATION give grants?
THE JOHN and MARIANNE EGNER FOUNDATION gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (10%) and Michigan (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (9 grants).
Does THE JOHN and MARIANNE EGNER FOUNDATION give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of THE JOHN and MARIANNE EGNER FOUNDATION's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are THE JOHN and MARIANNE EGNER FOUNDATION's largest grantees?
THE JOHN and MARIANNE EGNER FOUNDATION's largest 2025 grantees include St Joseph's Prep ($1,000), St Johns Hospice ($1,000) and Caring for Friends ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is THE JOHN and MARIANNE EGNER FOUNDATION?
THE JOHN and MARIANNE EGNER FOUNDATION reported $98K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does THE JOHN and MARIANNE EGNER FOUNDATION fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support charitable organizations through contributions. Its 2025 grants included organizations working in areas such as food assistance, health care, education, housing, and services for children and families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from THE JOHN and MARIANNE EGNER 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 THE JOHN and MARIANNE EGNER FOUNDATION's EIN?
THE JOHN and MARIANNE EGNER FOUNDATION's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3999063. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does THE JOHN and MARIANNE EGNER FOUNDATION accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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