The Steve and Kathleen Jonsson Foundation
The Steve and Kathleen Jonsson Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $743K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $53K. Net investment income was $21K.
The Steve and Kathleen Jonsson Foundation at a glance
In short: The Steve and Kathleen Jonsson Foundation gave $53K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $52,500
- +250.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,833
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $743,319
- -5.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Steve and Kathleen Jonsson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mercy Foundation ($20K across 2 grants). Together the top 8 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Steve and Kathleen Jonsson Foundation gives
- Giving grew 110% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 151% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2024) to $58K (2021). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mercy Foundation Rancho Cordova, CA | Support of 3 students | $15,000 |
| American National Red Cross Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Crocker Art Museum Association Sacramento, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Easter Seal Society of Superior California Sacramento, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation- UCLA Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Mercy Foundation Rancho Cordova, CA | Rey of Hope Scholarship Celebration to provide tuition assistance for Cristo Rey Students | $5,000 |
| Sacramento Life Center Inc Sacramento, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| St Michaels Episcopal Day School Carmichael, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Sacramento Region Community Foundation Sacramento, CA | Sister Jane Golden Scholarship FUND - Inspire to Aspire | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $743,319 | $20,908 | $61,370 | $52,500 | 9 | $60,370 | $20,908 | $40,050 |
| 2024 | $783,781 | $35,726 | $25,600 | $15,000 | 3 | $25,342 | $35,726 | $38,019 |
| 2023 | $773,655 | $-77,413 | $56,701 | $39,500 | 7 | $49,806 | $24,154 | $38,426 |
| 2022 | $907,769 | $10,069 | $46,465 | $25,000 | 5 | $35,363 | $8,803 | $42,652 |
| 2021 | $944,165 | $9,514 | $68,081 | $57,500 | 6 | $67,994 | $9,596 | $48,072 |
| 2020 | $1,002,732 | $1,059,805 | $57,073 | $50,000 | 8 | — | $4,018 | $14,457 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Steve and Kathleen Jonsson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $40K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Steve and Kathleen Jonsson Foundation is led by Steven W Jonsson, Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steven W Jonsson
Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Vassallo Jonsson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Steve and Kathleen Jonsson Foundation
How much does The Steve and Kathleen Jonsson Foundation give each year?
The Steve and Kathleen Jonsson Foundation gave $53K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $15K across 3 grants.
What is The Steve and Kathleen Jonsson Foundation's typical grant size?
The Steve and Kathleen Jonsson Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,833, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Steve and Kathleen Jonsson Foundation give grants?
The Steve and Kathleen Jonsson Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sacramento, CA (4 grants), Rancho Cordova, CA (2 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does The Steve and Kathleen Jonsson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of The Steve and Kathleen Jonsson Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Steve and Kathleen Jonsson Foundation's largest grantees?
The Steve and Kathleen Jonsson Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Mercy Foundation ($20,000 across 2 grants), American National Red Cross ($5,000) and Crocker Art Museum Association ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Steve and Kathleen Jonsson Foundation?
The Steve and Kathleen Jonsson Foundation reported $743K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $60K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $40K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Steve and Kathleen Jonsson Foundation's EIN?
The Steve and Kathleen Jonsson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2731051. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
Live grants for the work The Steve and Kathleen Jonsson Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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