Jessie Ball duPont Religious Charitable & Educational Fund
Preselected recipients only
Jessie Ball duPont Religious Charitable & Educational Fund is a private foundation in Jacksonville, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $12.0 million in 305 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $400,000. 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$12.0 million
- Number of grants305
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$367 million
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2024 was down from $13.3 million the year before.
34% 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 | $13.3 million | 228 | $347 million |
| 2024 | $12.0 million | 305 | $367 million |
How to apply
Jessie Ball duPont Religious Charitable & Educational Fund 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Jessie Ball duPont Religious Charitable & Educational Fund funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 20 states, the most to Florida. It also paid $101,000 in 4 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 139 | $7.0 million |
| Virginia | 65 | $1.8 million |
| Delaware | 28 | $950,875 |
| New York | 11 | $469,210 |
| Maryland | 12 | $344,290 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $292,127 |
| Pennsylvania | 8 | $219,237 |
| Georgia | 5 | $180,500 |
| North Carolina | 5 | $164,256 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $100,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Baptist Hospital of Florida | Placemaking | $400,000 |
| City of Jacksonville | Placemaking | $366,530 |
| IM Sulzbacher Center for the Homeless Inc | Equity | $351,125 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) | CDFI Support | $250,000 |
| Pioneer Bay Community Development Corporation | Equity | $230,000 |
| CFNF DAF - 904Ward | Placemaking | $202,000 |
| CFNF Daf - Lift Jax | Placemaking | $200,000 |
| We Care Jacksonville | Equity | $196,160 |
| Placemaking & Equity Fund Inc FBO City of Jacksonville | Placemaking | $168,506 |
| The Link | Equity | $160,000 |
| CFNF DAF - Downtown Vision Alliance | Placemaking | $150,000 |
| Community Foundation for a greater Richmond | Equity | $150,000 |
| CareerSource Gulf Coast | Equity | $150,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Neck | Equity | $150,000 |
| Family Foundations of Northeast Florida | Equity | $150,000 |
| Children's National Hospital | Equity | $142,817 |
| Legal Services of North Florida | Equity | $140,000 |
| CFNF DAF - Pioneer Bay Community Development Corporation | Equity | $137,581 |
| Agnes Scott College | Equity | $132,000 |
| United Way of Northeast Florida | Equity | $127,500 |
| Jacksonville University | Placemaking | $125,576 |
| University of Virginia | Equity | $125,000 |
| Christian Community Development Fund | Equity | $125,000 |
| AHI Development Resources | Equity | $125,000 |
| University of Florida | Placemaking | $124,886 |
| Kennedy Krieger Institute | Equity | $124,546 |
| Child Welfare League of America | Equity | $123,500 |
| CareerSource Gulf Coast | Equity | $118,996 |
| Salvation Army (Northeast Florida) | Equity | $105,000 |
| American Heart Association - Southeast | Equity | $104,965 |
| The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida | Equity | $104,000 |
| CFNF Daf - WJCT | Placemaking | $100,000 |
| CFNF DAF - The Tributary | Placemaking | $100,000 |
| CFNF DAF - 904Ward | Equity | $100,000 |
| CFNF DAF - Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens | Placemaking | $100,000 |
| Evident Change | Equity | $100,000 |
| Jacksonville Symphony Association | Equity | $100,000 |
| Family Foundations of Northeast Florida | Equity | $100,000 |
| West End Neighborhood House | Equity | $100,000 |
| Philadelphia Orchestra Association | Equity | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Miller
- Allison DeFoor
- Jennifer Bailey Helderman
- Martha Lanahan
- Anna Cabral
- Elizabeth Kiss
- Chuck Redmond
- Mari Kuraishi
- Sujata Narayan
- Ken Shuyama
Questions people ask
Does Jessie Ball duPont Religious Charitable & Educational Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jessie Ball duPont Religious Charitable & Educational Fund give?
$12.0 million in tax year 2024, across 305 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Jessie Ball duPont Religious Charitable & Educational Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists David Miller (Trustee), Allison DeFoor (Trustee), Jennifer Bailey Helderman (Trustee) and Martha Lanahan (Trustee) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Jessie Ball duPont Religious Charitable & Educational Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and community development.