Gaines-Jones Scholars is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NOVATO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $347K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $12K. Net investment income was $17K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$347K
+11.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$12K
-37.8% YoY
Grant Count
11
-26.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1K
-15.2% YoY
About Gaines-Jones Scholars
Based on IRS filings
Gaines-Jones Scholars is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NOVATO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $347K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $12K. Net investment income was $17K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $346,754 | $311,935 | $276,143 |
| Revenue | $17,212 | $13,536 | $7,792 |
| Expenses | $15,338 | $20,753 | $30,493 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $11,500 | $18,500 | $23,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $16,933 | $11,173 | $12,950 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
47 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Chelsea D Fitzhugh ($2,000), Monica Viggiano ($2,000), Jurnie Auguste ($1,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chelsea D Fitzhugh Albany, GA | College scholarship | $2,000 |
| Jurnie Auguste Albany, GA | College scholarship | $1,500 |
| Imani Johnson Richmond, CA | College scholarship | $1,000 |
| RJ Stephens East Palo Alto, CA | College scholarship | $1,000 |
| Brandon M Lewis Dawson, GA | College scholarship | $1,500 |
| Jamiraquai J Crittenden Novato, CA | College scholarship | $500 |
| Mykala Eckler Albany, GA | College scholarship | $500 |
| Chamaia Lindsey Albany, GA | College scholarship | $500 |
| JaQuan Maddox Albany, GA | College scholarship | $500 |
| Isaiah Morabito Rohnert Park, CA | College scholarship | $500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anita J Roehrick | Executive Dir. | 5 | — |
| Robert Roehrick | Trustee | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gaines-Jones Scholars?
Gaines-Jones Scholars is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NOVATO, CA. It holds $347K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Gaines-Jones Scholars?
As of 2024, Gaines-Jones Scholars holds $347K in total assets with $17K in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $12K in 2024.
Where does Gaines-Jones Scholars operate?
Gaines-Jones Scholars has awarded grants in California, Florida, Georgia.
What size grants does Gaines-Jones Scholars award?
In 2024, Gaines-Jones Scholars awarded 11 grants totaling $12K — an average of about $1K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Gaines-Jones Scholars's EIN?
Gaines-Jones Scholars's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3326884. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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