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David B Jones Foundation is a private corporation based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $25.2M. Annual income is reported at $19.4M. Total assets have grown from $835K in 2011 to $25.2M in 2024. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in South Dakota, California and Colorado. According to available records, David B Jones Foundation has made 90 grants totaling $4.5M, with a median grant of $37K. The foundation has distributed between $1.1M and $2.1M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $2.1M distributed across 48 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $195K, with an average award of $50K. The foundation has supported 34 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in South Dakota, Minnesota, California, which account for 49% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 17 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$62K
Largest Grant
$257K
Based on 23 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
David B Jones Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 90 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in SD, MN, CA.
David B Jones Foundation has distributed a total of $4.5M across 90 grants. The median grant size is $37K, with an average of $50K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $195K.
The application deadline is WWW.DBJONESFOUNDATION.ORG. Www.dbjonesfoundation.org.
David B Jones Foundation is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 17 states.
Officer and trustee information is not yet available for this foundation. This data is typically reported in Part VIII of the 990-PF filing.
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$25.2M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$25.2M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
90
Total Giving
$4.5M
Average Grant
$50K
Median Grant
$37K
Unique Recipients
34
Most Common Grant
$20K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boy Scouts Of AmericaDavid B. Jones Nature Center and Museum | Sioux Falls, SD | $195K | 2023 |
| University Of Wisconsin SystemExcavation to publication: an undergraduate research journey through North America's oldest dinosauromorph assemblage (Late Triassic [Carnian] Popo Agie Formation, Wyoming) | Madison, WI | $190K | 2023 |
| University Of Nebraska FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Lincoln, NE | $101K | 2023 |
| Regents Of The University Of MichiganMammalian evolution in dynamic environments across the K-Pg boundary in the Bighorn Basin, Wyoming | Ann Arbor, MI | $86K | 2023 |
| Carthage CollegeCarthage Institute of Paleontology's Preparator and Undergraduate Paleo Education Project | Kenosha, WI | $77K | 2023 |
| Burke Museum AssociationPartnering Paleontological Research with Public Outreach | Seattle, WA | $73K | 2023 |
| Minnesota Childrens MuseumDinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice Exhibit National Tour | Saint Paul, MN | $65K | 2023 |
| Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical CenterNatural Trap Cave 2.0 | Des Moines, IA | $61K | 2023 |
| Dayton Society Of Natural History Dayton Museum OfDayton's Dinosaur: A Place-Based Paleontology Exhibit | Dayton, OH | $50K | 2023 |
| Albion CollegeUndergraduate Research on Macro- to Micro-scale Trends in Fossil Accumulation and Preservation during the Permian Period of the Intermountain West | Albion, MI | $45K | 2023 |
| Denver Museum Of Nature And ScienceDavid B. Jones Internship Program in Paleontology at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science | Denver, CO | $38K | 2023 |
| San Diego Society Of Natural History Balboa ParkPaleontology Apprenticeship Program for Undergraduate Students | San Diego, CA | $35K | 2023 |
| Kansas University Endowment AssocDavid B. Jones Fellows in Vertebrate Paleontology at the University of Kansas: Research, Training and Public Educational Outreach | Lawrence, KS | $35K | 2023 |
| Raymond M Alf MuseumVertebrate Paleontology of the Mesaverde Formation (Late Cretaceous) of Wyoming | Claremont, CA | $29K | 2023 |
| Macalester CollegeEnriching the Paleontology Experience at Macalester College | Saint Paul, MN | $26K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Utah Field HouseInstallation of New Exhibit: A Ceratosaurus for the Jurassic Hall | Vernal, UT | $25K | 2023 |
| Casper College Rodeo FundTate Museum Collections Expansion Project | Casper, WY | $17K | 2023 |
| Society Of Vertebrate PaleontologySociety of Vertebrate Paleontology Futures Award | Mclean, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| Washington Academic MiddlePaleontology Club | Sanger, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Ndgs PaleoGeneral & Unrestricted | Mandan, ND | $9K | 2023 |
| Childrens Museum Of PhoenixDinosaur Month at the Children's Museum of Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | $6K | 2023 |
| Bighorn Basin Paleontological InstituteDavid B. Jones Summer Field Internship Program | Willow Grove, PA | $6K | 2023 |
| Mammoth Site Of Hot Springs South Dakota IncEnhancing the Paleontology Internship Scholarship program | Hot Springs, SD | $130K | 2022 |
| Normandale Community College Foundation IncSupporting Career Exploration in Anthropology and Archaeology | Eagan, MN | $91K | 2022 |
| Augustana University AssociationMitchell Prehistoric Indian Village Archeological Collection Conservation, Archeological Publications, and Public Education Outreach Activities. | Sioux Falls, SD | $75K | 2022 |
| Science KidsScience Kids Program Support | Sheridan, WY | $50K | 2022 |
| The Colorado Museum Of Natural HistoryRenewed Support for the David B. Jones Internship Program in Paleontology at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science | Denver, CO | $37K | 2022 |