The Quincy Jones Foundation
The Quincy Jones Foundation is a private foundation, based in Encino, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $214K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $4K. Net investment income was $31K.
The Quincy Jones Foundation at a glance
In short: The Quincy Jones Foundation gave $4K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,300
- -79.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,300
- -79.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,300
- Total assets
- $213,783
- +4.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (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 Quincy Jones Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Artists for Peace and Justice ($4K).
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 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Quincy Jones Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 148% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2024) to $26K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Artists for Peace and Justice New York, NY | To serve the poorest communities, specifically focused on haiti, with programs in education, healthcare and dignity. | $4,300 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $213,783 | $30,740 | $20,704 | $4,300 | 1 | $12,581 | $30,740 | $8,484 |
| 2023 | $203,747 | $16,508 | $24,269 | $21,182 | 1 | $21,182 | $16,508 | $8,803 |
| 2022 | $201,251 | $33,695 | $26,631 | $25,866 | 1 | $25,866 | $33,695 | $8,654 |
| 2021 | $185,832 | — | $16,214 | — | — | — | — | $9,556 |
| 2020 | $202,046 | — | $27,833 | $5,000 | 1 | — | — | $472 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Quincy Jones Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Quincy Jones Foundation is led by Richard Jones, Trustee on the 2024 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Jones
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Quincy Jones (2020–2023) — 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 Quincy Jones Foundation
How much does The Quincy Jones Foundation give each year?
The Quincy Jones Foundation gave $4K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $21K across 1 grant.
How large is The Quincy Jones Foundation?
The Quincy Jones Foundation reported $214K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Quincy Jones Foundation operate?
The Quincy Jones Foundation has awarded grants in California, New York.
What is The Quincy Jones Foundation's EIN?
The Quincy Jones Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1553720. 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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