The Jean M Rounds Foundation
The Jean M Rounds Foundation is a private foundation, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $215K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $25K. Net investment income was $17K.
The Jean M Rounds Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jean M Rounds Foundation gave $25K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,000
- -3.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,000
- -3.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $215,117
- -4.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Jean M Rounds Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Dedham Community Association ($25K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Jean M Rounds Foundation gives
- Giving grew 39% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2022) to $29K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dedham Community Association Dedham, MA | For General Purposes | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $215,117 | $32,266 | $41,806 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | $16,679 | $24,687 |
| 2024 | $225,039 | $31,339 | $44,618 | $25,800 | 1 | $25,800 | $26,170 | $24,922 |
| 2023 | $238,262 | $16,075 | $35,402 | $29,200 | 1 | $29,200 | $11,238 | $22,881 |
| 2022 | $259,097 | $281,258 | $23,952 | $18,000 | 1 | $18,000 | $3,999 | $17,168 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jean M Rounds Foundation reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Jean M Rounds Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles F. O'Connell
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$2K (2022) → $0 (2025)
John Adobra
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
$2K (2022) → $0 (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $3K, to John Adobra (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Jean M Rounds Foundation
How much does The Jean M Rounds Foundation give each year?
The Jean M Rounds Foundation gave $25K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $26K across 1 grant.
How large is The Jean M Rounds Foundation?
The Jean M Rounds Foundation reported $215K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Jean M Rounds Foundation operate?
The Jean M Rounds Foundation has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is The Jean M Rounds Foundation's EIN?
The Jean M Rounds Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4099346. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
Live grants for the work The Jean M Rounds Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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