The John H and Katherine J
The John H and Katherine J is a private foundation based in Key Largo, Florida. In filing year 2025, it reported 21 grants totaling $483,450 to charitable organizations, including recipients working in scholarships and education, conservation, arts, and medical research.
The John H and Katherine J at a glance
In short: The John H and Katherine J gave $483K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), top state Virginia. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $483,450
- +6.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,021
- +6.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,660,194
- -2.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (7 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (41% 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 H and Katherine J
- 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: 15 Channel Cay Rd Ocean Reef Club, Key Largo, FL 33037
Phone: (732) 892-1210
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The John H and Katherine J funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Horatio Alger Association ($200K). Together the top 10 received $425K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 84 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 41% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia, 19% to Florida, 10% to Indiana, 8% to Minnesota, and 6% to New Jersey. The grant list also includes recipients in Washington, DC, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and other locations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The John H and Katherine J open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 21 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 62% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 52% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 174% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $272K (2020) to $643K (2021). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $483K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Horatio Alger Association Alexandria, VA | Scholarship funding | $200,000 |
| University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | Education Funding | $50,000 |
| Pheasants Forever New London, MN | Conservation | $40,000 |
| Ford Theatre and Ford Theatre Society Washington, DC | Arts | $30,000 |
| Ocean Reef Community Foundation Key Largo, FL | Medical research | $26,000 |
| Baptist Health South Foundation Coral Gables, FL | General | $20,000 |
| DeSales University Center Valley, PA | Education Funding | $20,000 |
| Ocean Reef Chapel Foundation Key Largo, FL | General | $19,450 |
| Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation Wall Township, NJ | General | $10,000 |
| Oblate Development Fund Wilmington, DE | General | $10,000 |
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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 | $4,660,194 | $422,212 | $534,442 | $483,450 | 21 | $483,450 | $386,360 | $277,894 |
| 2024 | $4,772,424 | $689,860 | $486,826 | $454,000 | 21 | $454,000 | $652,371 | $264,945 |
| 2023 | $4,569,390 | $147,513 | $472,745 | $445,500 | 17 | $447,626 | $114,258 | $257,235 |
| 2022 | $4,894,622 | $167,481 | $353,423 | $318,800 | 13 | $320,961 | $134,171 | $265,738 |
| 2021 | $5,119,002 | $218,260 | $679,485 | $642,500 | 12 | $644,443 | $183,012 | $299,927 |
| 2020 | $5,541,789 | $86,719 | $330,835 | $272,000 | 10 | — | $69,139 | $278,973 |
| 2019 | $5,785,905 | $1,481,543 | $539,779 | $534,000 | 9 | — | $1,509,323 | $221,407 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The John H and Katherine J reported a distributable amount of $278K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for scholarship funding, education, conservation, arts, medical research, and general purposes.
Among the recipients, Pheasants Forever describes its mission as conserving pheasants, quail, and other wildlife through habitat improvements, public access, education, and conservation advocacy. DeSales University describes itself as a Catholic, Salesian university focused on transformative learning through liberal arts and professional studies. Homes for Our Troops says it builds and donates specially adapted homes nationwide for severely injured post-9/11 veterans. The Ocean Reef Community Foundation says it promotes and enhances responsible and effective philanthropy for members of the Ocean Reef community.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $483,450. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $200,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Its largest reported grants included $200,000 to the Horatio Alger Association for scholarship funding, $50,000 to the University of Notre Dame for education funding, $40,000 to Pheasants Forever for conservation, and $30,000 to Ford Theatre and Ford Theatre Society for arts. Other grants included $26,000 to Ocean Reef Community Foundation for medical research, $20,000 to Baptist Health South Foundation for general purposes, and $20,000 to DeSales University for education funding.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John H Weiland as President and Treasurer and Katherine Weiland as Vice President and Secretary.
The John H and Katherine J is led by John H Weiland, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John H Weiland
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Weiland
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 H and Katherine J
How much does The John H and Katherine J give each year?
The John H and Katherine J gave $483K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $454K across 21 grants.
What is The John H and Katherine J's typical grant size?
The John H and Katherine J's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $23,021, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The John H and Katherine J that year got $14K on average.
Where does The John H and Katherine J give grants?
The John H and Katherine J's top state is Virginia, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (19%) and Indiana (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Key Largo, FL (5 grants).
Does The John H and Katherine J give general operating support?
Yes: 52% of The John H and Katherine J's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education Funding" (3 grants) and "Medical research" (3 grants).
Who are The John H and Katherine J's largest grantees?
The John H and Katherine J's largest 2025 grantees include Horatio Alger Association ($200,000), University of Notre Dame ($50,000) and Pheasants Forever ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The John H and Katherine J?
The John H and Katherine J reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $483K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $278K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The John H and Katherine J fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for scholarship funding, education, conservation, arts, medical research, and general purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The John H and Katherine J?
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 H and Katherine J's EIN?
The John H and Katherine J's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3802258. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The John H and Katherine J 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 2019 (received by the IRS July 7, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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