The Kirby-Jones Foundation
The Kirby-Jones Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware (EIN 20-8067676). Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations involved in hospice care, education, conservation, and community recreation.
The Kirby-Jones Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kirby-Jones Foundation gave $1.3M across 78 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in California. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,325,000
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 78
- +18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,987
- +41.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $38,979,008
- +6.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (22 of 68, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Kirby-Jones Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kirby-Jones Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Nature Conservancy ($140K across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $588K.
Grant Size Distribution
269 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 252 grants of 269 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 7% to Oregon, 2% to Idaho, 1% to New York, and less than 1% to Nevada.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 78 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Kirby-Jones Foundation open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 22 of 68 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 72% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 $665K (2020) to $1.5M (2022). In 2024 it made 78 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hospice of Santa Barbara Inc Santa Barbara, CA | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Nature Conservancy Sacramento, CA | Oceans Program | $100,000 |
| Uc Santa Barbara Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | Duncan's Challenge grant for the North Campus open space project run by Lisa Stratton | $75,000 |
| Elings Park Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | the ongoing restoration of Godric Grove | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood California Central Coast Santa Barbara, CA | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| CASA Del Herrero Santa Barbara, CA | General & Unrestricted | $27,500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Pasadena Pasadena, CA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Cate School Carpinteria, CA | the Frank Griffen classroom | $25,000 |
| Coastal Ranches Conservancy Gaviota, CA | the Hollister Ranch Conservancy | $25,000 |
| Santa Barbara Channelkeeper Santa Barbara, CA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing type is Form 990-PF.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38,979,008 | $4,101,083 | $1,681,134 | $1,325,000 | 78 | $1,477,659 | $2,602,103 | $2,054,446 |
| 2023 | $36,559,059 | $3,307,296 | $1,050,244 | $795,000 | 66 | $891,815 | $1,683,344 | $1,825,694 |
| 2022 | $34,302,007 | $6,475,126 | $1,663,300 | $1,495,000 | 44 | $1,565,109 | $1,171,955 | $1,598,980 |
| 2021 | $9,490,181 | $1,084,036 | $1,017,246 | $995,000 | 45 | $997,989 | $1,065,092 | $587,641 |
| 2020 | $9,397,879 | $304,114 | $685,463 | $665,000 | 36 | — | $286,515 | $533,045 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kirby-Jones Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Hospice of Santa Barbara says it provides support to people facing life-threatening illness and to those grieving a loss. The UC Santa Barbara Foundation says it raises and administers funds for the university’s teaching, research, and public-service objectives. Elings Park Foundation describes its work as using arts, recreation, and nature to benefit Santa Barbara. Coastal Ranches Conservancy says it supports nature conservation, restoration, and education along the Gaviota Coast.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 78 grants totaling $1,325,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $100,000, with a median of $12,500. Among the largest grants were $100,000 to Hospice of Santa Barbara for general and unrestricted purposes and $100,000 to The Nature Conservancy for its Oceans Program. Other grants included $75,000 to the UC Santa Barbara Foundation for Duncan’s Challenge grant for the North Campus open-space project, $50,000 to Elings Park Foundation for restoration of Godric Grove, and $35,000 to Planned Parenthood California Central Coast for general and unrestricted purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Brynn K Crowe (director and vice president), Charles Crowe (vice president), Emily Field Jones (vice president), Clarence E Francis (secretary), Blake Jones (director and president), and William K Jones (director and treasurer).
The Kirby-Jones Foundation is led by Blake W. Jones, Director & President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Blake W. Jones
Director & President
Vice President → Director, President & Vice President, 2022
Director, President & Vice President → Director & President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brynn K Crowe
Director & Vice President
President → Director, Vice President & President, 2022
Director, Vice President & President → Director & Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William K Jones
Director & Treasurer
Director → Director, Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
Director, Secretary & Treasurer → Director & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Crowe
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clarence E Francis
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Field Jones
Vice President
Treasurer → Vice President & Treasurer, 2022
Vice President & Treasurer → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Marvel B. Kirby (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Tyrena Jones (2020–2021) — Director
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 The Kirby-Jones Foundation
How much does The Kirby-Jones Foundation give each year?
The Kirby-Jones Foundation gave $1.3M across 78 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $795K across 66 grants.
What is The Kirby-Jones Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kirby-Jones Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,500, and its average grant was $16,987, across 78 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Kirby-Jones Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does The Kirby-Jones Foundation give grants?
The Kirby-Jones Foundation gives mostly in California: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oregon (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Barbara, CA (46 grants), Sacramento, CA (6 grants), Bend, OR (5 grants) and Carpinteria, CA (3 grants).
Does The Kirby-Jones Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 73% of The Kirby-Jones Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (57 of 78) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Kirby-Jones Foundation's largest grantees?
The Kirby-Jones Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Nature Conservancy ($140,000 across 4 grants), Uc Santa Barbara Foundation ($125,000 across 3 grants) and Hospice of Santa Barbara Inc ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Kirby-Jones Foundation?
The Kirby-Jones Foundation reported $39.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Kirby-Jones Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Hospice of Santa Barbara says it provides support to people facing life-threatening illness and to those grieving a loss. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kirby-Jones Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Kirby-Jones Foundation's EIN?
The Kirby-Jones Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8067676. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Kirby-Jones Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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