Theo Chocolate Foundation
Theo Chocolate Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K. Net investment income was $8.
Theo Chocolate Foundation at a glance
In short: Theo Chocolate Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $5K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $4,896
- -51.0% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $4,896
- -51.0% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $4,896
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Theo Chocolate Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Farestart ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Theo Chocolate Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above 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 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $10K (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Farestart Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $4,896 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $8 | $9,931 | $4,896 | 1 | $9,921 | $8 | $304 |
| 2020 | $9,923 | $10,018 | $13,026 | $10,000 | 1 | — | $18 | $559 |
| 2019 | $12,931 | $10,053 | $13,026 | $10,000 | 1 | — | $53 | $701 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Theo Chocolate Foundation reported a distributable amount of $304 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Theo Chocolate Foundation is led by John Morris, President, Director & Secretary on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
John Morris
President, Director & Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Etienne Patout
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mitzi Morris
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Grayson
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Grayson
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Theo Chocolate Foundation
How much does Theo Chocolate Foundation give each year?
Theo Chocolate Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
Where does Theo Chocolate Foundation operate?
Theo Chocolate Foundation has awarded grants in Washington.
How much is Theo Chocolate Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Theo Chocolate Foundation reported a distributable amount of $304 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Theo Chocolate Foundation's EIN?
Theo Chocolate Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2457342. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 6, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2021
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