The Philip R Jonsson Foundation
The Philip R Jonsson Foundation is a private foundation, based in Little Rock, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 6 grants totaling $4.4M. Net investment income was $1.5M.
The Philip R Jonsson Foundation at a glance
In short: The Philip R Jonsson Foundation gave $4.4M across 6 grants in 2020 (avg $728K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $4,365,148
- +786.8% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 6
- -81.3% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $727,525
- +4629.5% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $1,055,787
- Primary geography
- Texas (73% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Philip R Jonsson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Christina Jonsson Charitable Fund ($1.1M). Together the top 6 received $4.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 38 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $492K (2019) to $4.4M (2020). In 2020 it made 6 grants totaling $4.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christina Jonsson Charitable Fund Dallas, TX | Dissolution Contribution | $1,055,787 |
| Jonsson Charitable Fund Dallas, TX | Dissolution Contribution | $1,055,787 |
| The Jonsson Foundation Little Rock, AR | Dissolution Contribution | $1,055,787 |
| The Sunnyside Fund Austin, TX | Dissolution Contribution | $1,055,787 |
| Arkansas Arts Center Little Rock, AR | Dissolution Contribution | $120,000 |
| Arkansas Food Bank Little Rock, AR | Dissolution Contribution | $22,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $1,506,412 | $4,482,289 | $4,365,148 | 6 | $1,452,882 | $108,793 |
| 2019 | $2,975,877 | $667,108 | $636,167 | $492,250 | 32 | $594,210 | $243,980 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Philip R Jonsson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $109K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Philip R Jonsson Foundation is led by Christina A. Jonsson, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 6 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Christina A. Jonsson
President
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
$5K (2019) → $0 (2020)
Steven W. Jonsson
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
$5K (2019) → $0 (2020)
Suzanne E. Jonsson
Vice President
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
$5K (2019) → $0 (2020)
Eileen J. Lewis
Secretary
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jima Haddick
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terri Mahan
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Diane Jonsson (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Philip R. Jonsson (2019) — President Emeritus
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2019 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2019 filing was $5K, to Philip R Jonsson (President Emeritus). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Philip R Jonsson Foundation
How much does The Philip R Jonsson Foundation give each year?
The Philip R Jonsson Foundation gave $4.4M across 6 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $492K across 32 grants.
What is The Philip R Jonsson Foundation's typical grant size?
The Philip R Jonsson Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $1,055,787, and its average grant was $727,525, across 6 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Philip R Jonsson Foundation give grants?
The Philip R Jonsson Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arkansas (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were Little Rock, AR (3 grants) and Dallas, TX (2 grants).
Does The Philip R Jonsson Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Philip R Jonsson Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Dissolution Contribution" (6 grants).
Who are The Philip R Jonsson Foundation's largest grantees?
The Philip R Jonsson Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Christina Jonsson Charitable Fund ($1,055,787), Jonsson Charitable Fund ($1,055,787) and The Jonsson Foundation ($1,055,787), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How much is The Philip R Jonsson Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Philip R Jonsson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $109K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Philip R Jonsson Foundation's EIN?
The Philip R Jonsson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-1552642. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
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 2019 (received by the IRS July 10, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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