Jones Day Foundation
The Jones Day Foundation is a nonprofit grantmaking organization established in 1987 and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. It operates as the charitable arm of Jones Day, one of the world's largest law firms with over 2,500 lawyers across 43 offices on five continents. The foundation is funded by contributions from Jones Day's lawyers and staff worldwide and engages in strategic grantmaking that reflects both the firm's values and the needs of communities where Jones Day operates.
Key facts about Jones Day Foundation
- EIN
- 34-1570455
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,980,322
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- Average grant
- $193,898
- Median grant
- $139,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 56% first-time grantees (20 of 36, 2024)
- Total assets
- $12,945,947
- Primary geography
- Ohio (28% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The foundation appears to operate primarily through relationship-driven grantmaking rather than open applications. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jones Day Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Jones Day Foundation's 36 itemized 2024 grants were Ohio (28%), Virginia (11%) and District of Columbia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (6 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Atlanta, GA (3 grants). None of its 36 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "See Part IV" (36 grants).
Is Jones Day Foundation open to new grantees?
56%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 20 of 36 grantees (56%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $167K; repeat grants $228K. How we count
Medians: $113K first-time, $150K repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.9M
+46.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.0M
+37.0% YoY
Grant Count
36
+38.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$194K
-1.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on four core goals:
- Relieving suffering — providing support and comfort to people suffering from natural and other disasters
- Fostering innovation — supporting innovation in academics, medicine, and the arts
- Poverty relief — improving living conditions and economic opportunities for people in impoverished settings, particularly children and women
- Rule of law — promoting the rule of law, including the advancement of civil and human rights
The foundation directs its philanthropy to organizations working in these areas, with particular emphasis on communities where Jones Day operates globally.
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants ranging from $300,000 to $8 million. Recent major grants include:
Grant Range
& Activity
How to Apply
The foundation appears to operate primarily through relationship-driven grantmaking rather than open applications. Prospective grantees are encouraged to contact the foundation directly to inquire about funding opportunities.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds internationally, with particular focus on:
- Communities where Jones Day operates (43 offices across 5 continents)
- Central America, particularly Guatemala and Honduras
- Singapore
- The United States, including Cleveland, Ohio
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 36 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Data:
- Total revenues: $13,275,432
- Total expenses: $9,187,797
- Total assets: $12,945,947
- Annual giving: Approximately $4.2 million USD
Contact Information:
- Address: 901 Lakeside Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44114, USA
- Phone: +1 216-586-7028
- Website: Information available through Jones Day corporate site (www.jonesday.com)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,945,947 | $8,858,312 | $14,849,716 |
| Revenue | $13,275,432 | $426,543 | $8,092 |
| Expenses | $9,187,797 | $6,417,947 | $13,619,812 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $769,682 | $421,043 | $2,092 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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
141 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Cleveland Clinic Foundation ($1,000,000), Hope for a Healthier Humanity Fdn Inc ($665,050), Eradicate Hate Global Summit ($500,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION Cleveland, OH | SEE PART IV | $1,000,000 |
| HOPE FOR A HEALTHIER HUMANITY FDN INC Alexandria, VA | SEE PART IV | $665,050 |
| ERADICATE HATE GLOBAL SUMMIT Pittsburgh, PA | SEE PART IV | $500,000 |
| HOSPICE OF WESTERN RESERVE FOUNDATION Cleveland, OH | SEE PART IV | $333,333 |
| HADASSAH THE WOMEN'S ZIONIST ORG OF AMER New York, NY | SEE PART IV | $300,000 |
| MOMENTUM ADVISORY COLLECTIVE Dallas, TX | SEE PART IV | $250,000 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF NY New York, NY | SEE PART IV | $250,000 |
| THE ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM INC Cleveland, OH | SEE PART IV | $250,000 |
| MUSICAL ARTS ASSOCIATION Cleveland, OH | SEE PART IV | $240,000 |
| LAWYERS WITHOUT BORDERS INC Washington, DC | SEE PART IV | $220,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Chris Kelly — Principal Officer
- Thomas Win — President (as of 2015 filing)
The foundation is governed by a geographically distributed board of partners from Jones Day.
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Kelly | President/Trustee | — | — |
| Mary Ellen Powers | Vice President/Trustee | — | — |
| Min Chi a Angel Huang | Trustee | — | — |
| Luis Riesgo | Trustee | — | — |
| Marco Lombardi | Trustee | — | — |
| Christopher Lovrien | Trustee | — | — |
| John R Phillips | Trustee | — | — |
| Peter J Wang | Trustee | — | — |
| Kevyn Orr | Trustee | — | — |
| Sophie Hagege | Trustee | — | — |
| Tina Tabacchi | Trustee | — | — |
| Sushma Jobanputra | Trustee | — | — |
| Elena Kaplan | Secretary | — | — |
| Kim M McFarlane | Treasurer | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2022, the Jones Day Foundation awarded a $300,000 grant to support a museum project, demonstrating the foundation's commitment to fostering innovation in cultural institutions.
Jones Day Foundation Awards Museum $300000 GrantFrequently Asked Questions
What does Jones Day Foundation fund?
The foundation's mission centers on four core goals: • **Relieving suffering** — providing support and comfort to people suffering from natural and other disasters • **Fostering innovation** — supporting innovation in academics, medicine, and the arts • **Poverty relief** — improving living conditions and economic opportunities for people in impoverished settings, particularly children and women • **Rule of law** — promoting the rule of law, including the advancement of civil and human rights T…
How do I apply for a grant from Jones Day Foundation?
The foundation appears to operate primarily through relationship-driven grantmaking rather than open applications. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Jones Day Foundation make grants?
The foundation funds internationally, with particular focus on: • Communities where Jones Day operates (43 offices across 5 continents) • Central America, particularly Guatemala and Honduras • Singapore • The United States, including Cleveland, Ohio
What size grants does Jones Day Foundation award?
In 2024, Jones Day Foundation awarded 36 grants totaling $7.0M — an average of about $194K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Jones Day Foundation's EIN?
Jones Day Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1570455. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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