Stella H Jones Foundation
Invitation OnlyMilwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 39-6630656 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$138K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
4% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical College of Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | Support for 2025 | $35,000 |
| Milwaukee Public Library Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | Support for 2025 | $15,000 |
| Sojourner Family Peace Center | Milwaukee, WI | Support for 2025 | $10,000 |
| Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance | Sonoma, CA | Support for 2025 | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Milwaukee, WI | Support for 2025 | $5,000 |
| Discovery World | Milwaukee, WI | Support for 2025 | $5,000 |
| Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | Support for 2025 | $5,000 |
| Hope Center | Waukesha, WI | Support for 2025 | $5,000 |
| Hunger Task Force Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Support for 2025 | $5,000 |
| Kids Matter Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Support for 2025 | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Support for 2025 | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Rescue Mission | Milwaukee, WI | Support for 2025 | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Wauwatosa, WI | Support for 2025 | $5,000 |
| Secure Futures | Milwaukee, WI | Support for 2025 | $5,000 |
| The Cathedral Center | Milwaukee, WI | Support for 2025 | $5,000 |
| Badger Boys State | Portage, WI | Support for 2025 | $2,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Support for 2025 | $2,500 |
| Neighborhood House | Milwaukee, WI | Support for 2025 | $2,500 |
| The Women's Center | Waukesha, WI | Support for 2025 | $2,500 |
| War Memorial Center | Milwaukee, WI | Support for 2025 | $2,000 |
| Junior Achievement Women's Assoc | Milwaukee, WI | Support for 2025 | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $138,000 | 21 |
| 2024 | $148,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $129,500 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621049349100627
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-6630656
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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