Jade Tree Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jade Tree Foundation is a private foundation in Greenville, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $312,569 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $51,885. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$312,569
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$51,885
- Assets$7.0 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was up from $236,320 the year before.
21% of its 2025 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 | $402,009 | 37 | $6.1 million |
| 2024 | $236,320 | 31 | $6.6 million |
| 2025 | $312,569 | 33 | $7.0 million |
How to apply
Jade Tree 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 Jade Tree Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 22 | $134,444 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $84,979 |
| California | 2 | $27,220 |
| Maine | 1 | $24,946 |
| Ohio | 1 | $24,934 |
| Delaware | 1 | $10,046 |
| New York | 2 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UA Med School Gushan Sethi Professorship (Endowment) | Operational | $51,885 |
| Burnside Rowing | Operational | $25,220 |
| Wellesley College | Operational | $25,129 |
| Colby College | Operational | $24,946 |
| Smith College | Operational | $24,946 |
| Oberlin College | Operational | $24,934 |
| Science Summer Program | Operational | $24,858 |
| Tucson Symphony Orchestra | Operational | $15,013 |
| Arizona Public Media | Operational | $10,046 |
| Hagley Museum | Operational | $10,046 |
| Williams College | Operational | $10,046 |
| Community Food Bank of Southern Az | Operational | $8,000 |
| Uaf Arizona Assurance | Operational | $7,000 |
| Third Street Music School Settlement | Operational | $5,000 |
| Uaf Campus Arboretum | Operational | $5,000 |
| Habitat of Humanity Tuscon | Operational | $4,000 |
| Primavera Foundation | Operational | $4,000 |
| Arizona Land & Water Trust | Operational | $3,000 |
| Casa de Los Ninos | Operational | $3,000 |
| Literacy Connects | Operational | $3,000 |
| The Haven | Operational | $3,000 |
| Tuscon Boys Chorus | Operational | $3,000 |
| Flagstaff Family Food Center | Operational | $2,500 |
| The Literacy Center | Operational | $2,500 |
| Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum | Operational | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Arizona | Operational | $2,000 |
| Step Up on Second | Operational | $2,000 |
| Native Seedssearch | Operational | $1,500 |
| Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse | Operational | $1,000 |
| NAACP Legal Defense & Ed Fund | Operational | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | Operational | $1,000 |
| Sky Island Alliance | Operational | $1,000 |
| St Mary's Food Bank Alliance | Operational | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alice F Roe
- William G Roe
- Barbara A Madley
- Henry G Roe
Questions people ask
Does Jade Tree Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jade Tree Foundation give?
$312,569 in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Jade Tree Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Alice F Roe (President & Treasurer), William G Roe (Secretary), Barbara A Madley (Vice President) and Henry G Roe (Vice President).
What does Jade Tree Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and food and hunger.