Jumping Mouse Foundation is a private foundation based in Boulder, Colorado, established in 2011. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees and focuses on grantmaking to nonprofit organizations addressing critical social issues.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.0M
-2.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$700K
+2.9% YoY
Grant Count
19
+18.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$37K
-13.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jumping Mouse Foundation reported a distributable amount of $780K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Jumping Mouse Foundation provides grants to nonprofits working to end violence against adults, youth, and children. The foundation's giving priorities also encompass Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 17 grants in 2024, with total giving of $700,000. Typical grant awards range from $1,000 to $100,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on Colorado, Texas, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $9,989,185
- Total Revenues: $570,494
- Total Expenses: $797,061
- Total Giving: $700,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,989,185 | $10,215,752 | $10,376,247 |
| Revenue | $570,494 | $602,296 | $279,211 |
| Expenses | $797,061 | $762,791 | $854,510 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $701,401 | $682,703 | $765,936 |
| Net Investment Income | $483,934 | $522,208 | $200,637 |
| Distributable Amount | $780,257 | $680,411 | $702,715 |
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
87 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Impact on Education ($100,000), Save the Children ($90,000), Community Food Share ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA OF NORTHERN COLORADO LAFAYETTE, CO | ASSITANCE FOR PROGRAMS THAT BENEFIT PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES. | $45,000 |
| COMMUNITY FOOD SHARE LOUISVILLE, CO | PROVIDE FOOD FOR PEOPLE IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE. | $50,000 |
| FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION ROCKVILLE, MD | ASSISTANCE FOR MILITARY SERVICE PERSONS AND THEIR FAMILIES. | $50,000 |
| COLORADO THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER LONGMONT, CO | ASSISTANCE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES | $20,000 |
| NATIONAL BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION I FRISCO, TX | provide help and inspire hope to those affected by breast cancer through early detection, education, and support services | $25,000 |
| SAVE THE CHILDREN FAIRFIELD, CT | To inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change. | $90,000 |
| IMPACT ON EDUCATION LOUISVILLE, CO | Leveraging community resources to increase student achievement, create opportunities, and build support for the Boulder Valley School District. | $100,000 |
| IGNITE ADAPTIVE SPORTS BOULDER, CO | Provide a safe, fun and rewarding winter recreational experience to individuals with a wide variety of disabilities. | $45,000 |
| SAFEHOUSE PROGRESSIVE ALLIANCE BOULDER, CO | To provide safe shelter, support and advocacy for adults and their children, and to provide an end to violence against adults, youth and children through support, advocacy and community organizing. | $50,000 |
| BLUE SKY BRIDGE BOULDER, CO | FOSTER SAFE COMMUNITIES, HEALING, AND JUSTICE TO END CHILD ABUSE. | $30,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN BOONE | Vice President | 1 | — |
| THERESA BOONE | President | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Mailing Address: c/o Graham Co 1295 S Broadway Boulder, CO 80305
EIN: 26-3889003
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Jumping Mouse Foundation fund?
The Jumping Mouse Foundation provides grants to nonprofits working to end violence against adults, youth, and children. The foundation's giving priorities also encompass Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services.
How do I apply for a grant from Jumping Mouse Foundation?
The foundation made 17 grants in 2024, with total giving of $700,000. Typical grant awards range from $1,000 to $100,000. | Grantee | Grant Purpose | Amount | | --- | --- | --- | | Impact on Education | Leveraging Community Resources To Increase Student Achievement, Create Opportunities, and Build Support for the Boulder Valley School District | $100,000 | | Save The Children Federation | To Inspire Breakthroughs in the Way the World Treats Children and To Achieve Immediate and Lasting Change |…
Where does Jumping Mouse Foundation make grants?
The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on Colorado, Texas, and New York.
What size grants does Jumping Mouse Foundation award?
In 2024, Jumping Mouse Foundation awarded 19 grants totaling $700K — an average of about $37K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Jumping Mouse Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Jumping Mouse Foundation reported a distributable amount of $780K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Jumping Mouse Foundation's EIN?
Jumping Mouse Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3889003. 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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