Mark Twain Foundation
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 13-3058782 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,000 and $28,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CAROLYN O'BRIEN- JPMORGAN CHASE BAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 270 PARK AVE FL 16, NEW YORK NY 10017 |
| Phone | 2124642350 |
| CAROLYN.R.OBRIEN@JPMORGAN.COM | |
| Form and materials | NO FORMAL APPLICATION REQUIRED |
| Deadlines | NO DEADLINES |
| Restrictions | THE TRUST MAKES CONTRIBUTIONS AND GRANTS TO IRC SEC. 501 (C )( 3) ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROMOTE AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION OF THE LIFE AND WORKS OF MARK TWAIN. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California Berkeley | Berkeley, CA | General | $39,000 |
| Mark Twain House and Museum | Hartford, CT | General | $28,000 |
| Elmira College | Elmira, NY | General | $21,000 |
| Mark Twain Journal Center for Mark Twain Studies at Elmira | Elmira, NY | General | $7,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $95,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $95,000 | 4 |
| 2022 | $132,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620659349100612
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3058782
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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