The John D & Kate H Payne
The John D & Kate H Payne is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Ithaca, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $80K. Net investment income was $135K.
The John D & Kate H Payne at a glance
In short: The John D & Kate H Payne gave $80K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $79,750
- +228.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,292
- +119.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,671,015
- +2.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 John D & Kate H Payne funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ancient Universal Mysteries Free Masons ($25K). Together the top 6 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The John D & Kate H Payne gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+20%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 137% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2023) to $80K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ancient Universal Mysteries Free Masons New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Ithaca Childrens Garden Ithaca, NY | General Support | $20,000 |
| Namgyal Monastery Library Ithaca, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Primative Pursuits Ithaca, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Foundation of Light Ithaca, NY | Support for Programs Promoting Practical Resources for Healing. | $9,750 |
| Community Foundation of Tompkins County Ithaca, NY | General Support | $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 | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,671,015 | $164,292 | $130,778 | $79,750 | 6 | $110,283 | $135,414 | $80,583 |
| 2024 | $1,628,198 | $39,240 | $80,657 | $24,250 | 4 | $61,681 | $21,028 | $77,800 |
| 2023 | $1,473,244 | $68,258 | $72,971 | $16,900 | 2 | $57,665 | $52,952 | $67,224 |
| 2022 | $1,248,523 | $57,863 | $130,977 | $66,600 | 4 | $105,440 | $40,870 | $68,591 |
| 2021 | $1,744,938 | $110,507 | $59,814 | $24,000 | 1 | $38,882 | $91,866 | $81,208 |
| 2020 | $1,590,300 | $176,835 | $83,608 | $54,000 | 1 | — | $161,576 | $67,962 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The John D & Kate H Payne reported a distributable amount of $81K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The John D & Kate H Payne is led by Kevin Shreve, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kevin Shreve
President
President & Treasurer → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $6K (2025)
Chuck Pettis
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
$4K (2022) → $4K (2025)
Poney Carpenter
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
$4K (2022) → $4K (2025)
Charles Demotte
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
$4K (2024) → $4K (2025)
Thomas Vanderzee
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$4K (2023) → $4K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Thomas Hanna (2020) — Director
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 $6K, to Kevin Shreve (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The John D & Kate H Payne
How much does The John D & Kate H Payne give each year?
The John D & Kate H Payne gave $80K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $24K across 4 grants.
What is The John D & Kate H Payne's typical grant size?
The John D & Kate H Payne's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,292, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The John D & Kate H Payne give grants?
The John D & Kate H Payne gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ithaca, NY (5 grants).
Does The John D & Kate H Payne give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of The John D & Kate H Payne's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The John D & Kate H Payne's largest grantees?
The John D & Kate H Payne's largest 2025 grantees include Ancient Universal Mysteries Free Masons ($25,000), Ithaca Childrens Garden ($20,000) and Namgyal Monastery Library ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The John D & Kate H Payne?
The John D & Kate H Payne reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $110K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $81K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The John D & Kate H Payne?
The John D & Kate H Payne is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Ithaca, NY. It holds $1.7M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The John D & Kate H Payne's EIN?
The John D & Kate H Payne's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1560604. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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