Virginia B and David R Jontes Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Phoenix, AZ EIN: 81-5189833

Virginia B and David R Jontes Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Phoenix, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $45.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3K. Net investment income was $1.9M.

Key facts about Virginia B and David R Jontes Foundation

In short: Virginia B and David R Jontes Foundation gave $3K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
81-5189833
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$2,862
Grants made (2024)
1
Average grant
$2,862
Median grant
$2,862
Total assets
$45,018,313
Primary geography
Arizona (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$45.0M

+67.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$3K

-76.1% YoY

Grant Count

1

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

-76.1% YoY

How Virginia B and David R Jontes Foundation gives

  • Giving fell 86% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

PhoenixGoodyear

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K0 grants2020 2 grants2021 1 grant2022 1 grant2023 1 grant2024

From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $300 (2022) to $21K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $3K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2024

Phoenix Animal Care Coalition: $3KPhoenix Animal Care Coalition$3K

The largest 2024 recipient was Phoenix Animal Care Coalition ($3K).

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

5<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Phoenix Animal Care Coalition Phoenix, AZEvent Support$2,862

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$10M$20M$30M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$45,018,313$26,892,415$28,311,984
Revenue$25,165,964$5,021,225$4,379,294
Expenses$5,601,355$5,191,630$5,655,401
Qualifying Distributions$2,981,454$3,386,033$3,329,378
Net Investment Income$1,893,393$2,789,502$1,306,414

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Virginia B and David R Jontes Foundation is led by Virginia Jontes, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Virginia Jontes

    President

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Brian Miller

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Gary Bowyer

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Julie Hammer

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Heather Iorillo

    Vice President

    On filings since 2023

    40 hrs/week

    $162K (2024)

  • David Jontes

    Secretary Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (2)
  • Former: Cindy Quenneville (2021–2022) — Executive Director
  • Former: Ellen Clark (2020–2021) — Executive Director

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.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Heather Iorillo — Vice President: $162KHeather IorilloVice President$162K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $162K, to Heather Iorillo (Vice President).

Frequently asked questions about Virginia B and David R Jontes Foundation

How much does Virginia B and David R Jontes Foundation give each year?

Virginia B and David R Jontes Foundation gave $3K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $12K across 1 grant.

How large is Virginia B and David R Jontes Foundation?

Virginia B and David R Jontes Foundation reported $45.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $25.2M.

What is Virginia B and David R Jontes Foundation?

Virginia B and David R Jontes Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Phoenix, AZ. It holds $45.0M in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Virginia B and David R Jontes Foundation operate?

Virginia B and David R Jontes Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona.

What is Virginia B and David R Jontes Foundation's EIN?

Virginia B and David R Jontes Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-5189833. 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.

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