The Rones Foundation
The Rones Foundation is a private foundation based in West Bloomfield, Michigan. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in Michigan and other states.
The Rones Foundation at a glance
In short: The Rones Foundation gave $160K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Michigan. 56% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $159,615
- -12.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,976
- -18.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,047,226
- -7.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 56% first-time grantees (9 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (59% 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 Rones 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. The filing lists application forms and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions as not applicable.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5806 Mill Pond Ct, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
Phone: (248) 444-8147
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Rones Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was International Therapy Fund ($40K). Together the top 10 received $148K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 60 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 59% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 28% to New York, 6% to Tennessee, 3% to Colorado, and 3% to Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Rones Foundation open to new grantees?
56%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 16 grantees (56%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $18K repeat.
- 44% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 89% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 221% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2020) to $183K (2023). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $160K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Therapy Fund W Bloomfield, MI | Carry Out Purposeof Organization | $40,000 |
| Project Extreme Lawrence, NY | Carry Out Purposeof Organization | $25,000 |
| Jewish Hospice W Bloomfield, MI | Carry Out Purposeof Organization | $20,000 |
| Jewish National Fund New York, NY | Carry Out Purposeof Organization | $17,500 |
| The Friendship Circle W Bloomfield, MI | Carry Out Purposeof Organization | $15,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Hopsital Memphis, TN | Carry Out Purposeof Organization | $10,000 |
| Fresh Start Southfield, MI | Carry Out Purposeof Organization | $7,000 |
| Merkaz Torah V'chesed Denver, CO | Carry Out Purposeof Organization | $5,000 |
| Keshet Northbrook, IL | Carry Out Purposeof Organization | $5,000 |
| Et Alumni Association New Boston, MI | Carry Out Purposeof Organization | $3,500 |
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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 | $1,047,226 | $95,387 | $178,769 | $159,615 | 16 | $159,615 | $95,387 | $72,273 |
| 2023 | $1,130,608 | $69,442 | $207,554 | $182,700 | 15 | $182,700 | $69,442 | $73,026 |
| 2022 | $1,266,426 | $71,112 | $153,281 | $128,475 | 8 | $128,475 | $71,112 | $83,161 |
| 2021 | $1,349,684 | $75,058 | $103,282 | $84,500 | 11 | $84,500 | $73,530 | $86,270 |
| 2020 | $1,382,562 | $713,212 | $59,216 | $49,000 | 10 | — | $29,336 | $61,662 |
| 2019 | $729,566 | $44,229 | $63,764 | $55,000 | 8 | — | $43,436 | $43,267 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rones Foundation reported a distributable amount of $72K 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. For example, Jewish National Fund-USA describes its work as building a prosperous future for Israel and its people, while Keshet says it works to expand opportunities for people with disabilities. Fantasy Cares describes its mission as helping the fantasy sports community raise money for charities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation awarded 16 grants totaling $159,615. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $40,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest reported grants included $40,000 to International Therapy Fund, $25,000 to Project Extreme, $20,000 to Jewish Hospice, $17,500 to Jewish National Fund, and $15,000 to The Friendship Circle. Other reported recipients included St Jude’s Children’s Hospital ($10,000), Fresh Start ($7,000), Merkaz Torah V’Chesed ($5,000), and Keshet ($5,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rona Rones, Todd I Rones, Jonathon L Rones, and Jacqueline Taylor-Rones as trustees.
The Rones Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jonathon L. Rones
Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$3K (2019) → $4K (2024)
Rona Rones
Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$3K (2019) → $4K (2024)
Todd I. Rones
Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$3K (2019) → $4K (2024)
Jacqueline Taylor-Rones
Trustee
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$4K (2022) → $4K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $4K, to Rona Rones (Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Rones Foundation
How much does The Rones Foundation give each year?
The Rones Foundation gave $160K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $183K across 15 grants.
What is The Rones Foundation's typical grant size?
The Rones Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,976, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Rones Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Rones Foundation give grants?
The Rones Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (28%) and Tennessee (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were W Bloomfield, MI (4 grants) and Southfield, MI (2 grants).
Does The Rones Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on The Rones Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Carry Out Purposeof Organization" (16 grants).
Who are The Rones Foundation's largest grantees?
The Rones Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include International Therapy Fund ($40,000), Project Extreme ($25,000) and Jewish Hospice ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Rones Foundation?
The Rones Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $160K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $72K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Rones Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Rones Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Rones Foundation's EIN?
The Rones Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3306198. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The Rones 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 29, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Rones Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-rones-foundation-morg_6877028345b941a7ac53ec0f088a1987
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