Daisy Marquis Jones Foundation
The Daisy Marquis Jones Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation established in 1968 and located in Rochester, New York. The foundation was founded by Daisy Marquis Jones, a businesswoman who operated Bellview Farms Dairy in Himrod, New York with her husband Nelson Jones, and her nephew Leo Marquis Lyons. The foundation is dedicated to improving the well-being of residents in its service region through strategic philanthropic investments.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$48.0M
+2.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.7M
+7.2% YoY
Grant Count
85
-2.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$32K
+9.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission of the Daisy Marquis Jones Foundation is to improve the well-being of residents in Yates and Monroe counties, New York, with particular focus on the city of Rochester. A central concern is disadvantaged children and families and the neighborhoods in which they live. The foundation also supports programs benefiting seniors.
The foundation values programs and projects that:
- Encourage collaboration among agencies to maximize grant impact
- Make a positive, long-term impact on individuals, neighborhoods, and communities served
- Outline a well-planned approach with clear timelines and measurable outcomes
- Give people the tools they need to help themselves
The foundation does not fund:
- Scholarships
- Research
- Religious projects
- Projects by individuals
- Private schools
- Local chapters of national health-related organizations
- Endowments
- Emergency funding
- Non-501(c)(3) organizations
- Organizations or projects outside Monroe or Yates Counties, New York
Grantmaking
The foundation made 105 grants in 2024, totaling approximately $2.3 million. Recent notable grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation exclusively funds organizations and projects located in Monroe and Yates counties, New York, with particular emphasis on Rochester.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Assets: $48,022,561
- Total Revenues: $4,554,726
- Total Expenses: $3,399,153
- Staff: 1 employee
As of Fiscal Year 2023:
- Total Assets: $46.7 million
- Total Revenues: $1.92 million
- Total Expenses: $3.19 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
The foundation has been tax-exempt since August 1993.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $48,022,561 | $46,702,212 | $47,927,071 |
| Revenue | $4,554,726 | $1,922,584 | $3,984,460 |
| Expenses | $3,399,153 | $3,192,777 | $3,641,711 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,093,802 | $2,913,180 | $3,339,056 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,249,375 | $1,660,171 | $3,711,069 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,278,541 | $2,917,445 | $2,947,643 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Daisy Marquis Jones Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Megan McDonald - Executive Director
- Trustees: Donald Whitney, C John Matteson, Roger Gardner
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| C JOHN MATTESON | TREASURER/TRUSTEE | 0.25 | $25,000 |
| ROGER GARDNER DECEASED 2024 | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| KAMRA WHITNEY ROWLAND | PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE | 0.25 | $25,000 |
| MEGAN WHITNEY | TRUSTEE | 0.25 | $25,000 |
| ANN CRAWFORD | TRUSTEE | 0.25 | $25,000 |
| CAROL WHITE | TRUSTEE | 0.25 | $25,000 |
| ELIZABETH HAYES | VICE PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE | 0.25 | $25,000 |
| SHANNON WHITNEY | TRUSTEE | 0.25 | $25,000 |
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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