The Marian D Jones Foundation
The Marian D Jones Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lake Elsinore, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K.
The Marian D Jones Foundation at a glance
In short: The Marian D Jones Foundation gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $15,000
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $10,000
- -58.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% 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 The Marian D Jones Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Santa Barbara Botanic Garden ($15K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Marian D Jones Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 680% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2024) to $25K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Santa Barbara, CA | To support the preservation of California native plants across 78 acres and five miles of meandering trails | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,000 | $723 | $15,000 | $15,000 | 1 | $15,000 | $2,206 |
| 2023 | $24,277 | — | — | — | — | — | $1,196 |
| 2022 | $24,277 | — | $41,460 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | $1,759 |
| 2021 | $65,737 | — | — | — | — | — | $3,238 |
| 2020 | $65,737 | $18,000 | $1,560 | — | — | — | $3,200 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Marian D Jones Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Marian D Jones Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Peter Dern
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rosalin Bellante
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Marian D. Jones (2020–2022) — Trustee
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 Marian D Jones Foundation
How much does The Marian D Jones Foundation give each year?
The Marian D Jones Foundation gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Marian D Jones Foundation?
The Marian D Jones Foundation reported $10K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Marian D Jones Foundation operate?
The Marian D Jones Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is The Marian D Jones Foundation's EIN?
The Marian D Jones Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3574265. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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