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The Kirby-Jones Foundation is a private corporation based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $39M. Annual income is reported at $6.3M. Total assets have grown from $3.9M in 2009 to $39M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 6 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 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, The Kirby-Jones Foundation has made 289 grants totaling $6.8M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has decreased from $3M in 2021 to $795K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $3M distributed across 88 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $500K, with an average award of $23K. The foundation has supported 101 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Virginia, Oregon, which account for 91% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$18K
Largest Grant
$110K
Based on 36 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.
The Kirby-Jones Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 289 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, VA, OR.
The Kirby-Jones Foundation has distributed a total of $6.8M across 289 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $23K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $500K.
The Kirby-Jones Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Kirby-Jones Foundation is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Crowe | VP | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Brynn K Crowe | Dir, VP | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William K Jones | Dir, Treas | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Blake Jones | Dir, Pres | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Clarence E Francis | Sec | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Emily Field Jones | VP | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$39M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$39M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
289
Total Giving
$6.8M
Average Grant
$23K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
101
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trout UnlimitedGeneral & Unrestricted | Ketchum, ID | $5K | 2023 |
| Nature ConservancyCoral Reef Restoration FUND lead by Tom Dempsey | Sacramento, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Uc Santa Barbara Foundationthe UCSB Men's Tennis Team fund and the Arnold Tennis Center | Santa Barbara, CA | $60K | 2023 |
| The Nature Conservancy Of CaliforniaEnvironmental Education fund with NatureBridge at the Dangermond Preserve on Pt. Conception | Sacramento, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Pacific Legal FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Sacramento, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Dyslexia ProjectGeneral & Unrestricted | Santa Barbara, CA | $22K | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Santa Barbara, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| American Wild Horse Preservation CampaignAmbassador Awareness Events FUND | Davis, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| University Of Southern CaliforniaGeneral & Unrestricted | Los Angeles, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Deschutes River AllianceGeneral & Unrestricted | Portland, OR | $20K | 2023 |
| Hospice Of Santa Barbara IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Santa Barbara, CA | $17K | 2023 |
| Vna HealthGeneral & Unrestricted | Santa Barbara, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Heal The OceanGeneral & Unrestricted | Santa Barbara, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Aspen Valley Hospital FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Aspen, CO | $15K | 2023 |
| Storyteller Childrens Center IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Santa Barbara, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Casa Del HerreroGeneral & Unrestricted | Santa Barbara, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Scholarship Foundation Of Santa BarbaraGeneral & Unrestricted | Santa Barbara, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| The Land Trust For Santa Barbara CountyGeneral & Unrestricted | Santa Barbara, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Wilderness Youth Project IncorporatedGeneral & Unrestricted | Santa Barbara, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Achieve TahoeGeneral & Unrestricted | Truckee, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Coastal Ranches Conservancythe Hollister Ranch Shoreline Preserve fund | Gaviota, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Dance InstituteGeneral & Unrestricted | Santa Barbara, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Education FoundationMission Scholars fund | Santa Barbara, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural HistoryGeneral & Unrestricted | Santa Barbara, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Fallen Watermans FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Incline Village, NV | $10K | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Botanic Garden IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Santa Barbara, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Foundation For Cottage Rehabilitation And Goleta VGeneral & Unrestricted | Santa Barbara, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of PasadenaGeneral & Unrestricted | Pasadena, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Cate SchoolGeneral & Unrestricted | Carpinteria, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Creative NetwerkGeneral & Unrestricted | Santa Barbara, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Central Oregon LandwatchGeneral & Unrestricted | Bend, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Las MadrinasGeneral & Unrestricted | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| La Reina High SchoolGeneral & Unrestricted | Thousand Oaks, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Lobero Theatre FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Santa Barbara, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Oregon Natural Desert Association IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Bend, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Center For The Performing Arts IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Santa Barbara, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Community Youth Performing Arts CentGeneral & Unrestricted | Santa Barbara, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Tower Theatre Foundation IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Bend, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood California Central CoastGeneral & Unrestricted | Santa Barbara, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Deschutes Basin Land TrustGeneral & Unrestricted | Bend, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Oregon Desert Land TrustGeneral & Unrestricted | Bend, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Shelter Box UsaGeneral & Unrestricted | Santa Barbara, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Showers Of Blessing Santa BarbaraGeneral & Unrestricted | Goleta, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Foodbank Of Santa Barbara CountyGeneral & Unrestricted | Santa Barbara, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Torrey Pines Associationfor the chair in honor of Janet Gothard | Del Mar, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Dos Pueblos Engineering Academy FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Goleta, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Explore EcologyGeneral & Unrestricted | Santa Barbara, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Central Oregon Trail AllianceGeneral & Unrestricted | Bend, OR | $5K | 2023 |