The Kirby-Jones Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Kirby-Jones Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 78 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants78
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$42.8 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was up from $795,000 the year before.
38% 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 | $795,000 | 66 | $39.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 78 | $42.8 million |
How to apply
The Kirby-Jones 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 The Kirby-Jones Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 66 | $1.2 million |
| Oregon | 7 | $90,000 |
| Idaho | 2 | $20,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hospice of Santa Barbara Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Oceans Program | $100,000 |
| Uc Santa Barbara Foundation | Duncan's Challenge grant for the North Campus open space project run by Lisa Stratton | $75,000 |
| Elings Park Foundation | the ongoing restoration of Godric Grove | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood California Central Coast | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Casa del Herrero | General & Unrestricted | $27,500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Pasadena | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Cate School | the Frank Griffen classroom | $25,000 |
| Coastal Ranches Conservancy | the Hollister Ranch Conservancy | $25,000 |
| Santa Barbara Channelkeeper | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy of California | the Education Program on the Dangermond Preserve with natures bridge | $25,000 |
| Think Wild | operations support and beaver and otter pond construction | $25,000 |
| Uc Santa Barbara Foundation | the North Campus Open Space (NCOS) Endowment | $25,000 |
| Uc Santa Barbara Foundation | the Rob Rebstock Endowed Scholars Fund | $25,000 |
| Apples to Zucchini Cooking School | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Channel Islands Young Mens Christian Association | Montecito Family YMCA | $20,000 |
| Creative Netwerk | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Friendship Adult Day Care Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Montecito Community Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Montecito Retirement Association | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Santa Cruz Island Fund | $20,000 |
| Newport Aquatic Center | Cancer Ocean Adventure Camps | $20,000 |
| Santa Barbara Agriculture and Farm Education Found | Building a deer fence to increase productivity of Sweet Wheel Summerland Farm | $20,000 |
| Santa Barbara Community Youth Performing Arts Cent | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Agrarian Institute | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Deschutes River Alliance | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Foodbank of Santa Barbara County | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Formative Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Henry E Huntington Library & Art Gallery | a bench in the name of Tyrena Jones in the garden | $15,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Rising River Fund | $15,000 |
| Oregon Desert Land Trust | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| River Newe | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Santa Barbara Dance Institute | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Santa Barbara Education Foundation | Mission Scholars | $15,000 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Wilderness Youth Project Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Cate School | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brynn K Crowe
- Charles Crowe
- Emily Field Jones
- Clarence E Francis
- Blake Jones
- William K Jones
Questions people ask
Does The Kirby-Jones Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Kirby-Jones Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 78 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs The Kirby-Jones Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Brynn K Crowe (Dir, VP), Charles Crowe (VP), Emily Field Jones (VP) and Clarence E Francis (Sec) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Kirby-Jones Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and health.