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Jade Tree Foundation

GREENVILLE, DE EIN: 51-0355035 Website

Jade Tree Foundation is a 501(c)(3) private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. The organization has been tax-exempt since June 1994.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.8M

+8.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$236K

-41.2% YoY

Grant Count

31

-16.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$8K

-29.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jade Tree Foundation reported a distributable amount of $309K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Grantmaking

The foundation actively distributes grants to charitable organizations. In 2023, the foundation awarded $402,009 in total giving.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

9states
+1 more states

Cities

AlbanyCambridgeChicagoConshohockenFlagstaffLos AngelesNew YorkNorthamptonOberlinPhiladelphiaPhoenixRichmondSanta MonicaTucsonWatervilleWellesleyWilliamstownWilmington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing (2023):

  • Total Assets: $2,614,521
  • Total Giving: $402,009
  • Annual Revenue: $139,000
  • Annual Expenses: $416,000
  • Total Liabilities: $0
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$163K$326K$489K$652K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$2,832,668$2,614,521$2,659,521
Revenue$321,691$139,005$202,380
Expenses$245,796$416,101$592,468
Qualifying Distributions$237,355$403,046$574,580
Net Investment Income$313,250$125,950$184,492
Distributable Amount$309,240$287,619$317,988

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$143K$287K$430K$574K36 grants202037 grants202138 grants202237 grants202331 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

OBERLIN COLLEGE$25KSCIENCE SUMMER PROGRAM$25KWELLESLEY COLLEGE$25KCOLBY COLLEGE$25KSMITH COLLEGE$25KTUCSON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA$15KHAGLEY MUSEUM$10KWILLIAMS COLLEGE$10KARIZONA PUBLIC MEDIA$8KCOMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF S…$8K

Grant Size Distribution

179 grants across all recorded years

174<$50K2$50–100K3$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Oberlin College ($25,498), Science Summer Program ($25,498), Wellesley College ($25,363).

RecipientPurposeAmount
ARIZONA LAND & WATER TRUST TUCSON, AZOPERATIONAL$3,000
ARIZONA OPERA PHOENIX, AZOPERATIONAL$2,500
ARIZONA PUBLIC MEDIA TUCSON, AZOPERATIONAL$8,000
ARIZONA-SONORA DESERT MUSEUM TUCSON, AZOPERATIONAL$2,000
CASA DE LOS NINOS TUCSON, AZOPERATIONAL$3,000
COALITION FOR SONORAN DESERT PROTECTION TUCSON, AZOPERATIONAL$5,000
COLBY COLLEGE WATERVILLE, MEOPERATIONAL$24,989
COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF SOUTHERN AZ TUCSON, AZOPERATIONAL$8,000
EMERGE CENTER AGAINST DOMESTIC ABUSE TUCSON, AZOPERATIONAL$1,000
FLAGSTAFF FAMILY FOOD CENTER FLAGSTAFF, AZOPERATIONAL$2,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
ALICE F ROEPRESIDENT & TREASURER0.5
WILLIAM G ROESECRETARY0.5
BARBARA A MADLEYVICE PRESIDENT0.5
HENRY G ROEVICE PRESIDENT0.5

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from Jade Tree Foundation?

The foundation actively distributes grants to charitable organizations. In 2023, the foundation awarded $402,009 in total giving. --- **Note:** The sources provided contain limited information about this funder's specific mission, focus areas, geographic priorities, leadership, application procedures, and recent grant activity. Grant professionals seeking more detailed information should consult the organization's most recent IRS Form 990 filing or contact the foundation directly.

What size grants does Jade Tree Foundation award?

In 2024, Jade Tree Foundation awarded 31 grants totaling $236K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Jade Tree Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Jade Tree Foundation reported a distributable amount of $309K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Jade Tree Foundation's EIN?

Jade Tree Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0355035. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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