Jumping Mouse Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jumping Mouse Foundation is a private foundation in Boulder, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $700,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$700,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$16.2 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was up from $680,000 the year before.
32% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $680,000 | 16 | $14.7 million |
| 2024 | $700,000 | 19 | $16.2 million |
How to apply
Jumping Mouse Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Jumping Mouse Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 12 | $410,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $90,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $75,000 |
| New York | 2 | $50,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $50,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Impact on Education | Leveraging community resources to increase student achievement, create opportunities, and build support for the Boulder Valley School District. | $100,000 |
| Save the Children | To inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change. | $90,000 |
| Community Food Share | Provide food for people in need of assistance. | $50,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation | Assistance for military service persons and their families. | $50,000 |
| Safehouse Progressive Alliance | To provide safe shelter, support and advocacy for adults and their children, and to provide an end to violence against adults, youth and children through support, advocacy and community organizing. | $50,000 |
| Rainn | Carry out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice. | $50,000 |
| YMCA of Northern Colorado | Assitance for programs that benefit people and communities. | $45,000 |
| Ignite Adaptive Sports | Provide a safe, fun and rewarding winter recreational experience to individuals with a wide variety of disabilities. | $45,000 |
| Blue Sky Bridge | Foster safe communities, healing, and justice to end child abuse. | $30,000 |
| National Breast Cancer Foundation I | provide help and inspire hope to those affected by breast cancer through early detection, education, and support services | $25,000 |
| Denver Rescue Mission | To bring new hope to men, women, and children experiencing homelessness in our city. To help provide meals, clothing, shelter, rehabilitation, and transitional programming to those in critical need. | $25,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foun | Assistance for programs that benefit people and communities. | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of Am | To support sexual and reproductive health and rights | $25,000 |
| Usagainstalzheimer's | To fund research into alzheimer's medicine and prevention | $25,000 |
| Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center | Assistance for people with disabilities | $20,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Provide food for people in need of assistance. | $20,000 |
| Casa Voices for Children of Boulder | To advocate for the best interests of children involved in the justice system | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mou | To provide reproductive health care | $10,000 |
| Boulder Mesa | Provide mental health services to people in need so they can enjoy healthy and fulfilling lives. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brian Boone
- Theresa Boone
Questions people ask
Does Jumping Mouse Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jumping Mouse Foundation give?
$700,000 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Jumping Mouse Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Brian Boone (Vice President) and Theresa Boone (President).
What does Jumping Mouse Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and food and hunger.