Stella H Jones Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Stella H Jones Foundation is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $138,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $35,000. 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$138,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was down from $148,000 the year before.
10% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $129,500 | 23 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $148,000 | 21 | $3.4 million |
| 2025 | $138,000 | 21 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
Stella H 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 Stella H Jones Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 20 | $128,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Medical College of Wisconsin | Support for 2025 | $35,000 |
| Milwaukee Public Library Foundation | Support for 2025 | $15,000 |
| Sojourner Family Peace Center | Support for 2025 | $10,000 |
| Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance | Support for 2025 | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Support for 2025 | $5,000 |
| Discovery World | Support for 2025 | $5,000 |
| Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin | Support for 2025 | $5,000 |
| Hope Center | Support for 2025 | $5,000 |
| Hunger Task Force Inc | Support for 2025 | $5,000 |
| Kids Matter Inc | Support for 2025 | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative Inc | Support for 2025 | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Rescue Mission | Support for 2025 | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Support for 2025 | $5,000 |
| Secure Futures | Support for 2025 | $5,000 |
| The Cathedral Center | Support for 2025 | $5,000 |
| Badger Boys State | Support for 2025 | $2,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee | Support for 2025 | $2,500 |
| Neighborhood House | Support for 2025 | $2,500 |
| The Women's Center | Support for 2025 | $2,500 |
| War Memorial Center | Support for 2025 | $2,000 |
| Junior Achievement Women's Assoc | Support for 2025 | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- J Lewis Perlson
- James C Bourne
- Richard P Bourne
- Gregory A Jeske
Questions people ask
Does Stella H Jones Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Stella H Jones Foundation give?
$138,000 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Stella H Jones Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists J Lewis Perlson (Trustee), James C Bourne (Trustee), Richard P Bourne (Trustee) and Gregory A Jeske (Trustee).
What does Stella H Jones Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and food and hunger.