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. 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.
Virginia B and David R Jontes Foundation at a glance
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.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,862
- -76.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,862
- -76.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,862
- Total assets
- $45,018,313
- +67.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (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 Virginia B and David R Jontes Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Phoenix Animal Care Coalition ($3K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (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 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $300 (2022) to $21K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Animal Care Coalition Phoenix, AZ | Event Support | $2,862 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $45,018,313 | $25,165,964 | $5,601,355 | $2,862 | 1 | $2,981,454 | $1,893,393 |
| 2023 | $26,892,415 | $5,021,225 | $5,191,630 | $12,000 | 1 | $3,386,033 | $2,789,502 |
| 2022 | $28,311,984 | $4,379,294 | $5,655,401 | $300 | 1 | $3,329,378 | $1,306,414 |
| 2021 | $31,576,910 | $10,646,901 | $5,146,947 | $21,008 | 2 | $3,898,320 | $1,194,486 |
| 2020 | $28,318,697 | $5,145,887 | $2,864,467 | — | — | — | $1,322,737 |
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
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.
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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