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Stella H Jones Foundation C/O J Lewis Perlson is a private trust based in MILWAUKEE, WI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Art Jeske. It holds total assets of $3.1M. Annual income is reported at $1.3M. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. According to available records, Stella H Jones Foundation C/O J Lewis Perlson has made 105 grants totaling $698K, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $116K and $299K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $299K distributed across 44 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $25K, with an average award of $7K. The foundation has supported 27 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Wisconsin and California and Maryland. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Stella H Jones Foundation C/O J Lewis Perlson reported 105 individual grants totaling $698,000 between 2020 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $5,000. Half of those grants fell between $5,000 and $7,500. Its largest single grant in the record was $25,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $219,577 in total giving.
Grantmaking is concentrated in WI, which received 97 of the 105 grants on record (92 percent). Of its 27 distinct grantees, 85 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Children's Wisconsin Foundation ($75,000), Milwaukee Public Library Foundation ($70,000) and Medical College Of Wisconsin ($55,000).
Computed from 105 individual grant records (2020–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 3 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
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.
Stella H Jones Foundation C/O J Lewis Perlson primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 105 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WI, CA, MD.
Stella H Jones Foundation C/O J Lewis Perlson has distributed a total of $698K across 105 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $7K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $25K.
Stella H Jones Foundation C/O J Lewis Perlson typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Stella H Jones Foundation C/O J Lewis Perlson is headquartered in MILWAUKEE, WI. While based in WI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory A Jeske | TRUSTEE | $15K | $0 | $15K |
| J Lewis Perlson | TRUSTEE | $15K | $0 | $15K |
| Richard P Bourne | TRUSTEE | $15K | $0 | $15K |
| Carol A Bourne | TRUSTEE | $15K | $0 | $15K |
Total Giving
$220K
Total Assets
$2.7M
Fair Market Value
$3.2M
Net Worth
$2.7M
Grants Paid
$130K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$88K
Distribution Amount
$133K
Total: $2.6M
Total Grants
105
Total Giving
$698K
Average Grant
$7K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
27
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope CenterSUPPORT FOR 2023 | Waukesha, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Salvation ArmySUPPORT FOR CURRENT NEEDS | Wauwatosa, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Secure FuturesSUPPORT FOR 2023 | Milwaukee, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Milwaukee Public Library FoundationSUPPORT FOR 2023 | Milwaukee, WI | $15K | 2023 |
| Milwaukee Institute Of Art & DesignSUPPORT FOR 2023 | Milwaukee, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Sonoma Valley Mentoring AllianceSUPPORT FOR 2023 | Sonoma, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Sojourner Family Peace CenterSUPPORT FOR 2023 | Milwaukee, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| HiasSUPPORT FOR 2023 | Silver Spring, MD | $5K | 2023 |
| Hunger Task Force IncSUPPORT FOR 2023 | Milwaukee, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Kids Matter IncSUPPORT FOR 2023 | Milwaukee, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Medical College Of WisconsinSUPPORT FOR 2023 | Milwaukee, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative IncSUPPORT FOR 2023 | Milwaukee, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| American Red CrossSUPPORT FOR 2023 | Milwaukee, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| College PossibleSUPPORT FOR 2023 | Milwaukee, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Discovery WorldSUPPORT FOR 2023 | Milwaukee, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Feeding America Eastern WisconsinSUPPORT FOR 2023 | Milwaukee, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Neighborhood HouseSUPPORT FOR 2023 | Milwaukee, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| The Cathedral CenterSUPPORT FOR 2023 | Milwaukee, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Milwaukee Rescue MissionSUPPORT FOR 2023 | Milwaukee, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Badger Boys StateSUPPORT FOR 2023 | Portage, WI | $3K | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement Women'S AssocSUPPORT FOR 2023 | Milwaukee, WI | $3K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Greater MilwaukeeSUPPORT FOR 2023 | Milwaukee, WI | $3K | 2023 |
| War Memorial CenterSUPPORT FOR 2023 | Milwaukee, WI | $2K | 2023 |
| Children'S Wisconsin FoundationSUPPORT FOR 2022 | Wauwatosa, WI | $25K | 2022 |
| Uwm FoundationSUPPORT FOR 2022 | Milwaukee, WI | $5K | 2022 |
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