Jones Day Foundation
The Jones Day Foundation is a nonprofit organization funded by Jones Day’s lawyers and staff. Established in 1987 and based in Cleveland, Ohio, it makes grants around the world, including in communities where its supporters live and work.
Jones Day Foundation at a glance
In short: Jones Day Foundation gave $7.0M across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $194K), top state Ohio. 56% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,980,322
- +37.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- +38.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $193,898
- -1.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $139,000
- Total assets
- $12,945,947
- +46.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 56% first-time grantees (20 of 36, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (28% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jones Day Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 901 Lakeside Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone: (216) 586-7028
Website: https://jonesday.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jones Day Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cleveland Clinic Foundation ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $4.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
141 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 59 grants of 141 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it makes grants around the world, including in communities where its supporters live and work. In 2024, Ohio received 28% of grant dollars, followed by Virginia and the District of Columbia at 11% each, and New York and Illinois at 10% each. Its stated grant activity also includes support for programs in Central America and a legal fellowship in Singapore.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
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 grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5.0M (2020) to $11.0M (2022). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $7.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation is classified as a public charity.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,945,947 | $13,275,432 | $9,187,797 | $6,980,322 | 36 | $769,682 |
| 2023 | $8,858,312 | $426,543 | $6,417,947 | $5,094,390 | 26 | $421,043 |
| 2022 | $14,849,716 | $8,092 | $13,619,812 | $10,970,132 | 41 | $2,092 |
| 2021 | $28,461,436 | $10,012,679 | $7,669,160 | $7,100,702 | 25 | $2,294 |
| 2020 | $26,117,917 | $26,605,395 | $5,301,457 | $4,950,838 | 13 | $1,480 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to promote the rule of law, including civil and human rights; foster innovation in academics, medicine and the arts; improve living conditions and economic opportunities for people in impoverished settings, particularly children and women; and provide support and comfort to people suffering from natural and other disasters.
Its 2024 grants included support for a Cleveland Clinic community health worker pilot program and a National University of Singapore legal fellowship for research and study on rule-of-law topics. The foundation also contributed to the Hope for a Healthier Humanity Foundation for programs addressing poverty in rural Central America, health, education and nutrition interventions in Honduras, and locally provided health care and nutrition services in Guatemala.
Grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Eradicate Hate Global Summit says it works to prevent hate-fueled violence; World Justice Project says it works to advance the rule of law worldwide; and Lawyers Without Borders says it aims to protect the integrity of the legal process, serve underserved people and promote pro bono service. Other 2024 recipients include organizations whose stated missions address children’s meals, pediatric cancer care in low-resource settings, immigrant rights, and Holocaust education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 36 grants totaling $6,980,322. Grant amounts ranged from $12,000 to $1,000,000, with a median of $139,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $1,000,000 to Cleveland Clinic Foundation, $665,050 to Hope for a Healthier Humanity Foundation, and $500,000 to Eradicate Hate Global Summit. Other large grants included $333,333 to Hospice of Western Reserve Foundation, $300,000 to Hadassah, and $250,000 each to Momentum Advisory Collective, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York, and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum. The foundation also gave $220,000 to Lawyers Without Borders and $215,000 to the American Bar Association Fund for Justice & Education.
For grants outside the United States, the foundation says it reviews requests individually, or, in disaster-relief cases, as determined by its trustees. It confirms the charitable purpose, requires recipients to certify that funds will be used in compliance with applicable laws, and requires periodic reports.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Chris Kelly as president and trustee, and Mary Ellen Powers as vice president and trustee. Trustees listed include Min Chi A Angel Huang, Luis Riesgo, Marco Lombardi, Christopher Lovrien, John R. Phillips, Peter J. Wang, Kevyn Orr, and Sophie Hagege.
Jones Day Foundation is led by Chris Kelly, President & Trustee on every filing since 2022; none of the 14 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chris Kelly
President & Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Christopher Lovrien
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John R. Phillips
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kevyn Orr
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Luis Riesgo
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marco Lombardi
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary Ellen Powers
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Min Chi A. Angel Huang
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Peter J. Wang
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sophie Hagege
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tina Tabacchi
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sushma Jobanputra
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Elena Kaplan
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kim M. McFarlane
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Gregory M. Shumaker (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Lizanne Thomas (2020–2022) — President & Trustee
- Former: Paul A. Grater (2020–2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Jones Day Foundation
How much does Jones Day Foundation give each year?
Jones Day Foundation gave $7.0M across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $5.1M across 26 grants.
What is Jones Day Foundation's typical grant size?
Jones Day Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $139,000, and its average grant was $193,898, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jones Day Foundation that year got $167K on average.
Where does Jones Day Foundation give grants?
Jones Day Foundation's top state is Ohio, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were 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).
Does Jones Day Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 36 grants with a stated purpose on Jones Day Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "See Part IV" (36 grants).
Who are Jones Day Foundation's largest grantees?
Jones Day Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cleveland Clinic Foundation ($1,000,000), Hope for a Healthier Humanity Fdn Inc ($665,050) and Eradicate Hate Global Summit ($500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jones Day Foundation?
Jones Day Foundation reported $12.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $13.3M.
What does Jones Day Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to promote the rule of law, including civil and human rights; foster innovation in academics, medicine and the arts; improve living conditions and economic opportunities for people in impoverished settings, particularly children and women; and provide support and comfort to people suffering from natural and other disasters. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jones Day Foundation?
Jones Day Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check jonesday.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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