Imago Dei Fund
Preselected recipients only
Imago Dei Fund is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $15.1 million in 126 grants; the typical grant was $79,166 and the largest $769,206. 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$15.1 million
- Number of grants126
- Typical grant$79,166
- Largest grant$769,206
- Assets$113 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $12.7 million the year before.
25% 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 | $12.7 million | 144 | $90.1 million |
| 2024 | $15.1 million | 126 | $113 million |
How to apply
Imago Dei 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 Imago Dei Fund funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 26 states, the most to Massachusetts. It also paid $1.3 million in 15 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 41 | $4.6 million |
| California | 14 | $1.7 million |
| New York | 9 | $1.5 million |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $1.2 million |
| Colorado | 5 | $638,334 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500,000 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $466,666 |
| Washington | 3 | $388,334 |
| Florida | 3 | $320,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $305,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Other Grants | General use | $769,206 |
| World Relief Corporation | General use | $500,000 |
| Polaris Project | General use | $400,000 |
| Spark Microgrants | General use | $400,000 |
| Praxis | General use | $333,334 |
| Tearfund | General use | $333,334 |
| World Vision | General use | $333,334 |
| Young Life | General use | $333,334 |
| Beyond Borders | General use | $300,000 |
| Floresta USA Inc (Plant With Purpose) | General use | $300,000 |
| Emergency Fund | General use | $291,000 |
| Emmanuel Gospel Center | General use | $285,000 |
| Lwala Commuinity Alliance | General use | $266,666 |
| African Road | General use | $260,000 |
| Tostan | General use | $250,000 |
| One World Childrens Fund | General use | $210,000 |
| Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence | General use | $200,000 |
| Contemplative Fund | General use | $200,000 |
| Deacons Fund | General use | $200,000 |
| Hagar's Sisters | General use | $200,000 |
| International Generosity Foundation Trust | General use | $200,000 |
| Justice Resource Institute | General use | $200,000 |
| Raising the Village | General use | $200,000 |
| Redeem International | General use | $200,000 |
| Strong Minds | General use | $200,000 |
| The Nyaka AIDS Orphans Project | General use | $200,000 |
| Veritas Forum | General use | $200,000 |
| Village Enterprise | General use | $200,000 |
| Willow International | General use | $200,000 |
| King Baudouin Foundation | General use | $186,667 |
| A Call to Men | General use | $175,000 |
| Building Tomorrow | General use | $150,000 |
| Christians for Biblical Equality | General use | $150,000 |
| Fonkoze LLC | General use | $150,000 |
| Grassroot Soccer | General use | $150,000 |
| Tides Foundation | General use | $150,000 |
| Africa Heart | General use | $125,000 |
| Acceso | General use | $100,000 |
| African Visionary Fund | General use | $100,000 |
| Be the Bridge | General use | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ross M Jones
- Emily N Jones
Questions people ask
Does Imago Dei Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Imago Dei Fund give?
$15.1 million in tax year 2024, across 126 grants, with a typical grant of $79,166.
Who runs Imago Dei Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Ross M Jones (Trustee) and Emily N Jones (Trustee).
What does Imago Dei Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, faith communities and human services.