William Stark Jones Foundation
Preselected recipients only
William Stark Jones Foundation is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $240,000 in 62 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$240,000
- Number of grants62
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was the same as $240,000 the year before.
11% of its 2024 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 | $240,000 | 66 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $240,000 | 62 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
William Stark 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 William Stark Jones Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 45 | $132,000 |
| Florida | 10 | $64,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $12,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $7,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Early Music Now Early Music Now | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Plymouth Harbor Foundation Plymouth Harbor Foundation | Operating support | $13,000 |
| Environmental Law & Policy Ctr Environmental Law & Policy Ctr | Operating support | $12,000 |
| Next Door Foundation Next Door Foundation | Operating support | $12,000 |
| Boca Blue Benevolent Boca Blue Benevolent | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Arizona Axemen Motorcycle Club Arizona Axemen Motorcycle Club | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Milwaukee Catholic Charities of Milwaukee | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Diabetes Coalition of Palm Beach Diabetes Coalition of Palm Beach | Operating support | $10,000 |
| The Seeing Eye Inc the Seeing Eye Inc | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Highland Beach Police and Fire Highland Beach Police and Fire | Operaring support | $10,000 |
| West Bend Sunrise Rotary Fnd West Bend Sunrise Rotary Fnd | Operating support | $8,000 |
| Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee | Operating support | $7,500 |
| Jackson Hole Children's Museum Jackson Hole Children's Museum | Operating support | $7,000 |
| Hear Wisconsin Hear Wisconsin | Support children/hearing loss | $5,000 |
| Second Heart Homes Inc Second Heart Homes Inc | Operating support | $5,000 |
| St Martha Catholic Church St Martha Catholic Church | In support of feast of abraham | $5,000 |
| Balance Inc Balance Inc | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Angels Among US in Florida Inc Angels Among US in Florida Inc | Pregnancy center | $4,000 |
| Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity | Support boys soccer team | $3,500 |
| Capuchin Community Services Capuchin Community Services | Operating support | $3,000 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum Milwaukee Art Museum | Operating support | $3,000 |
| Milwaukee Irish Arts Milwaukee Irish Arts | Operating support | $3,000 |
| Mote Marine Lab & Aquarium Mote Marine Lab & Aquarium | Operating support | $3,000 |
| Bay View Community Center Bay View Community Center | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Bay View Neighborhood Assn Bay View Neighborhood Assn | Bvna | $2,500 |
| Cedar Lakes Conservation Fund Inc Cedar Lake Conservation Fund Inc | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Eras Senior Network Eras Senior Network | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Open Door Free Clinic Open Door Free Clinic | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Unity Evangelical Lutheran Church Unity Evangelical Luthern Church | Scholarships | $2,500 |
| UW Cooperative Extension UW Cooperative Extension | Operating support (STEM) | $2,500 |
| Camp Manito-Wish YMCA Camp Manito-Wish YMCA | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Cathedralold St Mary Conference Cathedral/Old St Mary Conference | Support "feed the hungry" | $2,000 |
| Farm & Natural Lands Trust Farm & Natural Lands Trust | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Hunger Task Force of Milwaukee Hunger Task Force of Milwaukee | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Ironwood Carnegie Library Ironwood Carnegie Library | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Kelben Foundation (For Caps) Kelben Foundation (For Caps) | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Kettle Moraine YMCA Inc Kettle Moraine YMCA Inc | Scholarship campaign | $2,000 |
| Kinship Community Food Center Kinship Community Food Center | Community support | $2,000 |
| Meta House Inc Meta House Inc | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee School of Engineering | Operating support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Katherine Lambert
Questions people ask
Does William Stark Jones Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does William Stark Jones Foundation give?
$240,000 in tax year 2024, across 62 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs William Stark Jones Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Katherine Lambert (Trustee).
What does William Stark Jones Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and environment and conservation.