Jr Stokes Foundation
Jr Stokes Foundation is a private foundation, based in Ivins, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $120K. Net investment income was $79K.
Jr Stokes Foundation at a glance
In short: Jr Stokes Foundation gave $120K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $120,000
- -34.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,143
- -62.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,280,833
- -2.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Utah (73% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Jr Stokes Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Utah Food Bank ($15K). Together the top 6 received $65K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 20 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Jr Stokes Foundation gives
- Giving fell 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $120K (2024) to $202K (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Misc Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable and Educational | $55,000 |
| Utah Food Bank West Valley City, UT | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Mercy Ships Tyler, TX | Charitable and Educational | $15,000 |
| Primary Childrens Hospital Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Waterorg Kansas City, MO | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation Nashville, TN | Charitable | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,280,833 | $82,122 | $123,612 | $120,000 | 7 | $123,612 | $78,510 | $112,532 |
| 2023 | $2,333,310 | $43,118 | $192,325 | $184,400 | 4 | $212,325 | $35,193 | $118,073 |
| 2022 | $2,481,370 | $142,159 | $208,671 | $201,501 | 4 | $208,671 | $134,989 | $122,166 |
| 2021 | $2,547,882 | $311,017 | $178,327 | $175,000 | 5 | $178,327 | $57,690 | $120,008 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jr Stokes Foundation reported a distributable amount of $113K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jr Stokes Foundation is led by Ross D. Stokes, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ross D. Stokes
President
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Stokes
Secretary
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joann Stokes
Vice President
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Jr Stokes Foundation
How much does Jr Stokes Foundation give each year?
Jr Stokes Foundation gave $120K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $184K across 4 grants.
What is Jr Stokes Foundation's typical grant size?
Jr Stokes Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $17,143, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jr Stokes Foundation give grants?
Jr Stokes Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (13%) and Missouri (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (3 grants).
Does Jr Stokes Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Jr Stokes Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (5 grants).
Who are Jr Stokes Foundation's largest grantees?
Jr Stokes Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Utah Food Bank ($15,000), Mercy Ships ($15,000) and Primary Childrens Hospital ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jr Stokes Foundation?
Jr Stokes Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $124K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $113K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Jr Stokes Foundation's EIN?
Jr Stokes Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4857679. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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