The Jonas Foundation

EIN 56-1459346 · NC

Invitation only Typical grant ~$20K Funds in NC, NE
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Giving Profile

In 2024, The Jonas Foundation based in NC paid 15 grants totaling $435.5K to 15 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $145K, with a median of $20K. Its largest recipients included CALDWELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOUDATION, CALDWELL HOSPICE & PALLATIVE CARE, and CALDWELL COUNTY YOKEFELLOW. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$8,553,577
Giving (latest yr)
$435,500
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
15
Median grant
$20K
Recipients
15
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Caldwell Memorial Hospital Foudation$145,000
  • Caldwell Hospice & Pallative Care$50,000
  • Caldwell County Yokefellow$45,000
  • Caldwell County United Way$30,000
  • Lenoir Rhyne University$25,000

Where grants went

  • North Carolina$420,500 · 14 grants
  • Nebraska$15,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (15)

Caldwell Memorial Hospital Foudation
Lenoir, NC
Contributions
$145,000
Caldwell Hospice & Pallative Care
Lenoir, NC
Contributions
$50,000
Caldwell County Yokefellow
Lenoir, NC
Contributions
$45,000
Caldwell County United Way
Lenoir, NC
Campaign Contributions
$30,000
Lenoir Rhyne University
Hickory, NC
Program Contributions
$25,000
Helping Hands Clinic
Lenoir, NC
Medical Care and Prescription Drug Programs
$20,000
Robin's Nest Children's Advocacy Center
Lenoir, NC
Contributions
$20,000
Shelter Home of Caldwell County
Lenoir, NC
Contributions
$20,000
Episcopal Diocese of Western NC
Asheville, NC
Program Contribuitons
$15,000
Caldwell County Habitat for Humanity
Lenoir, NC
Contributions
$15,000
Harper School of Performing Arts
Lenoir, NE
Program Contributions
$15,000
Caldwell Community College Foundation
Lenoir, NC
Campaign Contributions
$12,500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. The Jonas Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, The Jonas Foundation reported 15 itemized grants totaling $435.5K. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $145K (median $20K).

Recent recipients include CALDWELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOUDATION, CALDWELL HOSPICE & PALLATIVE CARE, CALDWELL COUNTY YOKEFELLOW, among 15 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

The Jonas Foundation is a private foundation based in North Carolina, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

The Jonas Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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