Verne G and Judith a Istock Foundation
The Verne G and Judith A Istock Foundation is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. Its 2023 filing is marked as a final return, indicating that the foundation has terminated or is winding down; it therefore appears to have stopped or be ending its grantmaking.
Verne G and Judith a Istock Foundation at a glance
In short: Verne G and Judith a Istock Foundation gave $1.2M across 42 grants in 2023 (avg $29K), mostly in Florida. 17% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $1,199,129
- +160.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 42
- -40.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $28,551
- +333.3% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (6 of 35, 2023)
- Primary geography
- Florida (58% 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 Verne G and Judith a Istock Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. This policy is reported in a filing marked as the organization’s final return and should not be taken as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7425 Pelican Bay Blvd 2004, Naples, FL 34108
Phone: (312) 732-9511
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Verne G and Judith a Istock Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Artis Naples ($620K across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
247 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 236 grants of 247 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (58%), Tennessee (17%), and Michigan (14%). Recipients in Illinois received 5% and those in Massachusetts received 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Verne G and Judith a Istock Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 6 of 35 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $39K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 71% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 94% 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 (2020–2023). 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $461K (2022) to $1.2M (2023). In 2023 it made 42 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Artis Naples Naples, FL | Charitable Assistance | $500,000 |
| Chi Psi Educational Trust Nashville, TN | Charitable Assistance | $200,000 |
| Artis Naples Naples, FL | Charitable Assistance | $50,000 |
| Artis Naples Naples, FL | Charitable Assistance | $50,000 |
| University of Michigan-Biological Station Ann Arbor, MI | Charitable Assistance | $30,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Atlanta, GA | Charitable Assistance | $25,000 |
| Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | Charitable Assistance | $25,000 |
| Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | Charitable Assistance | $25,000 |
| Presbyterian Villages Southfield, MI | Charitable Assistance | $25,000 |
| Prospect Hill Academy Cambridge, MA | Charitable Assistance | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $1,429,619 | $1,210,239 | $1,199,129 | 42 | $1,202,909 | $478,539 | $2,213 |
| 2022 | $262,822 | $826,878 | $476,788 | $461,250 | 70 | $464,890 | $392,447 | $11,904 |
| 2021 | $305,856 | $529,822 | $570,921 | $560,000 | 62 | $560,000 | $529,822 | $18,057 |
| 2020 | $347,955 | $442,118 | $624,040 | $619,296 | 73 | — | $439,618 | $42,305 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Verne G and Judith a Istock Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K 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 2023 grants went to organizations including an arts organization, a music education organization, and an educational trust. The Chi Psi Educational Trust describes its work as developing, funding, and implementing leadership and service programs for Chi Psi fraternity members. Merit School of Music describes its mission as removing barriers to high-quality music education and helping young people develop their talent regardless of economic circumstance.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 42 grants totaling $1,199,129. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $500,000, with a median of $10,000. Among its largest reported grants were $500,000 to Artis-Naples and $200,000 to the Chi Psi Educational Trust, each for “charitable assistance.” Other notable grants included $30,000 to the University of Michigan Biological Station and $25,000 each to Habitat for Humanity, Merit School of Music, Presbyterian Villages, Prospect Hill Academy, and a University of Michigan scholarship.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Verne G Istock and Judith A Istock as trustees.
Verne G and Judith a Istock Foundation's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Judith A. Istock
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Verne G. Istock
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Verne G and Judith a Istock Foundation
How much does Verne G and Judith a Istock Foundation give each year?
Verne G and Judith a Istock Foundation gave $1.2M across 42 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $461K across 70 grants.
What is Verne G and Judith a Istock Foundation's typical grant size?
Verne G and Judith a Istock Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $10,000, and its average grant was $28,551, across 42 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Verne G and Judith a Istock Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Verne G and Judith a Istock Foundation give grants?
Verne G and Judith a Istock Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (17%) and Michigan (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (13 grants), Ann Arbor, MI (4 grants), Chicago, IL (3 grants) and Petoskey, MI (3 grants).
Does Verne G and Judith a Istock Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 42 grants with a stated purpose on Verne G and Judith a Istock Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Assistance" (42 grants).
Who are Verne G and Judith a Istock Foundation's largest grantees?
Verne G and Judith a Istock Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Artis Naples ($620,000 across 4 grants), Chi Psi Educational Trust ($200,000) and Merit School of Music ($60,000 across 3 grants), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Verne G and Judith a Istock Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants went to organizations including an arts organization, a music education organization, and an educational trust. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Verne G and Judith a Istock Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 Verne G and Judith a Istock Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Verne G and Judith a Istock Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Verne G and Judith a Istock Foundation's EIN?
Verne G and Judith a Istock Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7362355. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Verne G and Judith a Istock 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 1, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
Live grants for the work Verne G and Judith a Istock Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Verne G and Judith a Istock Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/verne-g-and-judith-a-istock-foundation-morg_27752d24855b435ead156349cb9dbd7e
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