Marion Jerome Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyDecorah, Iowa · EIN 42-1507853 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.8M
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $17,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Where it gives
20% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable | Cincinnati, OH | Donor advised fund | $2,750,037 |
| Decorah High School Dollars for Scholars | Decorah, IA | Operating | $25,000 |
| Barron Area Education Foundation Inc | Barron, WI | Operating | $17,500 |
| Iowa 4-H Foundaton | Ames, IA | Operating | $14,421 |
| Vesterheim | Decorah, IA | Operating | $10,000 |
| Crestwood High School Dollars for Scholars | Cresco, IA | Operating | $4,000 |
| South Winneshiek Dollars for Scholars | Calmar, IA | Operating | $4,000 |
| Oneota Valley Orchestra | Decorah, IA | Operating | $3,000 |
| Decorah Performing Arts Boosters | Decorah, IA | Operating | $1,000 |
| Decorah Viking Athletic Club Boosters | Decorah, IA | Operating | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,829,958 | 10 |
| 2024 | $151,711 | 20 |
| 2023 | $149,711 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600779349100905
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1507853
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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