The Maurice Foundation
The Maurice Foundation is a private foundation based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Its 2023 filing is marked as a final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Maurice Foundation at a glance
In short: The Maurice Foundation gave $704K across 29 grants in 2023 (avg $24K), mostly in Iowa. 21% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $703,835
- +1211.5% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 29
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $24,270
- +1211.5% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $3,390
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (6 of 29, 2023)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (92% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Maurice Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 143 Ashcombe Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Phone: (319) 362-6745
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Maurice Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation ($606K). Together the top 10 received $653K.
Grant Size Distribution
186 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 185 grants of 186 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa, 4% to Illinois, 2% to Florida, 1% to Colorado, and 1% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Maurice Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 6 of 29 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 69% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 1279% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2021) to $704K (2023). In 2023 it made 29 grants totaling $704K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Cedar Rapids, IA | Endowment | $606,275 |
| Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Theatre Mt Vernon, IA | General operating budget | $5,724 |
| Mount Vernon Area Arts Council Mt Vernon, IA | General operating budget | $5,722 |
| Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission--City of Mount Vernon Iowa Mt Vernon, IA | General operating budget | $5,722 |
| University of Northern Colorado Foundation Greeley, CO | Geology department | $5,722 |
| Crisis Center of South Suburbia Tinley Park, IL | General operating budget | $5,000 |
| Mercy Home for Boys and Girls Chicago, IL | General operating budget | $5,000 |
| The Night Ministry Chicago, IL | General operating budget | $5,000 |
| Bridgehaven Pregnancy Support Center Cedar Rapids, IA | General operating budget | $4,500 |
| Hope Community Development Association Cedar Rapids, IA | General operating budget | $4,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $50,048 | $717,789 | $703,835 | 29 | $708,260 | $40,519 | $47,898 |
| 2022 | $569,698 | $-3,941 | $65,437 | $53,665 | 29 | $55,495 | $23,060 | $54,289 |
| 2021 | $635,862 | $70,559 | $49,549 | $44,342 | 38 | $45,242 | $69,203 | $53,665 |
| 2020 | $614,852 | $26,681 | $54,014 | $51,041 | 45 | — | $32,467 | $46,972 |
| 2019 | $642,185 | $39,512 | $52,230 | $50,872 | 45 | — | $38,768 | $51,617 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Maurice Foundation reported a distributable amount of $48K for 2023 — 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 grants show support for organizations in areas including the arts, social services, disability recreation, and animal welfare. For example, The Night Ministry describes its work as providing human connection, housing support, and health care to people who are unhoused or experiencing poverty; Camp Courageous of Iowa describes year-round recreational, respite, and travel opportunities for people with disabilities and their families; and PAWS Chicago describes its work in animal welfare.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation gave $703,835 through 29 grants. The median grant was $3,390, and grants ranged from $500 to $606,275. Its largest grant was $606,275 to Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation for an endowment. Other notable grants included $5,724 to Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Theatre and $5,722 each to an individual recipient Area Arts Council, an individual recipient Historic Preservation Commission, and University of Northern Colorado Foundation. The Night Ministry received $5,000, Bridgehaven Pregnancy Support Center received $4,500, and Camp Courageous of Iowa received $4,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists John M Maurice as treasurer, Jane M Bohlin as director, and Steven P Maurice as secretary.
The Maurice Foundation's 2023 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Jane M. Bohlin
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John M. Maurice
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven P. Maurice
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: James R. Maurice (2019–2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Maurice Foundation
How much does The Maurice Foundation give each year?
The Maurice Foundation gave $704K across 29 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $54K across 29 grants.
What is The Maurice Foundation's typical grant size?
The Maurice Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $3,390, and its average grant was $24,270, across 29 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Maurice Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Maurice Foundation give grants?
The Maurice Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cedar Rapids, IA (6 grants), Chicago, IL (6 grants), Clearwater, FL (4 grants) and Mt Vernon, IA (3 grants).
Does The Maurice Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of The Maurice Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Maurice Foundation's largest grantees?
The Maurice Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation ($606,275), Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Theatre ($5,724) and Mount Vernon Area Arts Council ($5,722), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does The Maurice Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations in areas including the arts, social services, disability recreation, and animal welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Maurice Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Maurice Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Maurice Foundation reported a distributable amount of $48K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Maurice Foundation's EIN?
The Maurice Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1892536. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Does The Maurice Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 19, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 11, 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 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 26, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2023
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