Verne G and Judith a Istock Foundation
Invitation OnlyNaples, Florida · EIN 36-7362355 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$1.2M
Organizations funded42
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
69% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | 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 |
| University of Michigan-Arts for the Dr Conrad a & Nancy Smith Istock Sch | Ann Arbor, MI | Charitable assistance | $25,000 |
| Artis Naples | Naples, FL | Charitable assistance | $20,000 |
| Mclaren Northern Michigan Foundation | Petoskey, MI | Charitable assistance | $15,000 |
| Nch Healthcare Foundation | Naples, FL | Charitable assistance | $15,000 |
| United Way of Collier County | Naples, FL | Charitable assistance | $15,000 |
| University of Michigan-Men of Michigan Prostatecancer Research Fund | Ann Arbor, MI | Charitable assistance | $15,000 |
| Gerald R Ford Presidential Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable assistance | $10,000 |
| Harbor Springs Lyric Theatre | Harbor Springs, MI | Charitable assistance | $10,000 |
| Merit School of Music | Chicago, IL | Charitable assistance | $10,000 |
| National Park Foundation | Washington, DC | Charitable assistance | $10,000 |
| Nch Healthcare Foundation | Naples, FL | Charitable assistance | $10,000 |
| Neighborhood Health Clinic | Naples, FL | Charitable assistance | $10,000 |
| Presbyterian Villages | Southfield, MI | Charitable assistance | $10,000 |
| United Way of Southeastern Michigan | Detroit, MI | Charitable assistance | $10,000 |
| Burlingame High School | Burlingame, CA | Charitable assistance | $8,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Collier County | Naples, FL | Charitable assistance | $5,129 |
| Boston University-Frederick S Pardee School of Global Studies | Boston, MA | Charitable assistance | $5,000 |
| Conservancy of Southwest Florida | Naples, FL | Charitable assistance | $5,000 |
| Great Lakes Center for the Arts | Bay Harbor, MI | Charitable assistance | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Naples, FL | Charitable assistance | $5,000 |
| University of Michigan-Dr Conrad a and Nancy Smith Istock Scholarship | Ann Arbor, MI | Charitable assistance | $5,000 |
| Naples Botanical Garden | Naples, FL | Charitable assistance | $3,000 |
| St Matthews House | Naples, FL | Charitable assistance | $3,000 |
| Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation | Petoskey, MI | Charitable assistance | $2,500 |
| Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council | Petoskey, MI | Charitable assistance | $2,500 |
| Friendship Center of Harbor Springs | Harbor Springs, MI | Charitable assistance | $2,000 |
| Team Blueline | Senoia, GA | Charitable assistance | $2,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Charitable assistance | $1,500 |
| National Geographic Society | Washington, DC | Charitable assistance | $1,500 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | Charitable assistance | $1,000 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | Charitable assistance | $1,000 |
| Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation | Simi Valley, CA | Charitable assistance | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,199,129 | 42 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Apr 1, 2024 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202410929349100321
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-7362355
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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