The Jonas Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 56-1459346
Foundation Overview
Based in Lenoir, NC, The Jonas Foundation has awarded 172 grants totaling $5,434,891 to organizations in North Carolina and Nebraska. Individual grants range from $1,500 to $475,000, with a median award of $12,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
4 of 36 recipients (11%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
95% of all grants are concentrated in North Carolina, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within North Carolina, funding concentrates in Lenoir (80%), Hickory (6%), Raleigh (6%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 6% change over 6 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (71%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Jonas Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amorem | $60,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Program Contributions | 2022 |
| Caldwell Community College Foundation | $12,500 | Lenoir, NC, US | Campaign Contributions | 2022 |
| Caldwell County Habitat For Humanity | $15,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2022 |
| Caldwell County United Way | $25,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Campaign Contributions | 2022 |
| Caldwell County Yokefellow | $66,022 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2022 |
| Caldwell Memorial Hospital Foudation | $150,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2022 |
| Caldwell Opportunities | $8,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2022 |
| City Of Lenoir | $50,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2022 |
| Education Foundation Of Caldwell County | $12,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Episcopal Diocese Of Western Nc | $15,000 | Asheville, NC, US | Program Contribuitons | 2022 |
| Harper School Of Performing Arts | $12,000 | Lenoir, NE, US | Program Contributions | 2022 |
| Helping Hands Clinic | $25,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Medical Care And Prescription Drug Programs | 2022 |
| Lenoir Rhyne University | $15,000 | Hickory, NC, US | Program Contributions | 2022 |
| Nc Community Foundation | $80,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Establish Fund-contribution | 2022 |
| Pay It Forward Food Panrty | $12,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Program Contributions | 2022 |
| Robin's Nest Children's Advocacy Center | $15,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2022 |
| Shelter Home Of Caldwell County | $20,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2022 |
| St James Episcopal Church | $40,611 | Lenoir, NC, US | Campaign Contributions | 2022 |
| Amorem | $60,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Program Contributions | 2022 |
| Caldwell Community College Foundation | $12,500 | Lenoir, NC, US | Campaign Contributions | 2022 |
| Caldwell County Habitat For Humanity | $15,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2022 |
| Caldwell County United Way | $25,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Campaign Contributions | 2022 |
| Caldwell County Yokefellow | $66,022 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2022 |
| Caldwell Memorial Hospital Foudation | $150,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2022 |
| Caldwell Opportunities | $8,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2022 |
| City Of Lenoir | $50,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2022 |
| Education Foundation Of Caldwell County | $12,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Episcopal Diocese Of Western Nc | $15,000 | Asheville, NC, US | Program Contribuitons | 2022 |
| Harper School Of Performing Arts | $12,000 | Lenoir, NE, US | Program Contributions | 2022 |
| Helping Hands Clinic | $25,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Medical Care And Prescription Drug Programs | 2022 |
| Lenoir Rhyne University | $15,000 | Hickory, NC, US | Program Contributions | 2022 |
| Nc Community Foundation | $80,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Establish Fund-contribution | 2022 |
| Pay It Forward Food Panrty | $12,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Program Contributions | 2022 |
| Robin's Nest Children's Advocacy Center | $15,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2022 |
| Shelter Home Of Caldwell County | $20,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2022 |
| St James Episcopal Church | $40,611 | Lenoir, NC, US | Campaign Contributions | 2022 |
| Caldwell Arts Council | $4,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Program Contributions | 2021 |
| Caldwell County Schools | $70,000 | M, NC, US | Program Contributions | 2021 |
| Caldwell Community College Foundation | $12,500 | Lenoir, NC, US | Campaign Contributions | 2021 |
| Caldwell County Habitat For Humanity | $10,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2021 |
| Caldwell County United Way | $20,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Campaign Contributions | 2021 |
| Caldwell County Yokefellow | $20,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2021 |
| Caldwell Hospice & Pallative Care | $30,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Program Contributions | 2021 |
| Caldwell Memorial Hospital Foudation | $15,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2021 |
| Caldwell Opportunities | $6,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2021 |
| Communities In Schools Caldwell Co | $7,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2021 |
| Episcopal Diocese Of Western Nc | $12,000 | Asheville, NC, US | Program Contribuitons | 2021 |
| Harper School Of Performing Arts | $11,000 | Lenoir, NE, US | Program Contributions | 2021 |
| Helping Hands Clinic | $20,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Medical Care And Prescription Drug Programs | 2021 |
| Lenoir Rhyne University | $40,000 | Hickory, NC, US | Program Contributions | 2021 |
| Nc Community Foundation | $325,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Establish Fund-contribution | 2021 |
| Pay It Forward Food Panrty | $8,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Program Contributions | 2021 |
| Robin's Nest Children's Advocacy Center | $12,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2021 |
| Shelter Home Of Caldwell County | $12,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2021 |
| St James Episcopal Church | $12,500 | Lenoir, NC, US | Campaign Contributions | 2021 |
| Caldwell Arts Council | $4,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Program Contributions | 2021 |
| Caldwell County Schools | $70,000 | M, NC, US | Program Contributions | 2021 |
| Caldwell Community College Foundation | $12,500 | Lenoir, NC, US | Campaign Contributions | 2021 |
| Caldwell County Habitat For Humanity | $10,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2021 |
| Caldwell County United Way | $20,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Campaign Contributions | 2021 |
| Caldwell County Yokefellow | $20,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2021 |
| Caldwell Hospice & Pallative Care | $30,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Program Contributions | 2021 |
| Caldwell Memorial Hospital Foudation | $15,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2021 |
| Caldwell Opportunities | $6,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2021 |
| Communities In Schools Caldwell Co | $7,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2021 |
| Episcopal Diocese Of Western Nc | $12,000 | Asheville, NC, US | Program Contribuitons | 2021 |
| Harper School Of Performing Arts | $11,000 | Lenoir, NE, US | Program Contributions | 2021 |
| Helping Hands Clinic | $20,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Medical Care And Prescription Drug Programs | 2021 |
| Lenoir Rhyne University | $40,000 | Hickory, NC, US | Program Contributions | 2021 |
| Nc Community Foundation | $325,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Establish Fund-contribution | 2021 |
| Pay It Forward Food Panrty | $8,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Program Contributions | 2021 |
| Robin's Nest Children's Advocacy Center | $12,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2021 |
| Shelter Home Of Caldwell County | $12,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2021 |
| St James Episcopal Church | $12,500 | Lenoir, NC, US | Campaign Contributions | 2021 |
| Caldwell Arts Council | $4,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Program Contributions | 2021 |
| Caldwell County Schools | $70,000 | M, NC, US | Program Contributions | 2021 |
| Caldwell Community College Foundation | $12,500 | Lenoir, NC, US | Campaign Contributions | 2021 |
| Caldwell County Habitat For Humanity | $10,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2021 |
| Caldwell County United Way | $20,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Campaign Contributions | 2021 |
| Caldwell County Yokefellow | $20,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2021 |
| Caldwell Hospice & Pallative Care | $30,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Program Contributions | 2021 |
| Caldwell Memorial Hospital Foudation | $15,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2021 |
| Caldwell Opportunities | $6,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2021 |
| Communities In Schools Caldwell Co | $7,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2021 |
| Episcopal Diocese Of Western Nc | $12,000 | Asheville, NC, US | Program Contribuitons | 2021 |
| Harper School Of Performing Arts | $11,000 | Lenoir, NE, US | Program Contributions | 2021 |
| Helping Hands Clinic | $20,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Medical Care And Prescription Drug Programs | 2021 |
| Lenoir Rhyne University | $40,000 | Hickory, NC, US | Program Contributions | 2021 |
| Nc Community Foundation | $325,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Establish Fund-contribution | 2021 |
| Pay It Forward Food Panrty | $8,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Program Contributions | 2021 |
| Robin's Nest Children's Advocacy Center | $12,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2021 |
| Shelter Home Of Caldwell County | $12,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2021 |
| St James Episcopal Church | $12,500 | Lenoir, NC, US | Campaign Contributions | 2021 |
| Caldwell Arts Council | $4,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Program Contributions | 2020 |
| Caldwell Community College Foundation | $12,500 | Lenoir, NC, US | Campaign Contributions | 2020 |
| Caldwell County Habitat For Humanity | $10,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2020 |
| Caldwell County United Way | $20,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Campaign Contributions | 2020 |
| Caldwell County Yokefellow | $20,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2020 |
| Caldwell Hospice & Pallative Care | $25,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Program Contributions | 2020 |
| Caldwell Memorial Hospital Foudation | $25,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2020 |
| Caldwell Opportunities | $6,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2020 |
| Communities In Schools Caldwell Co | $5,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2020 |
| Crossroad Fellowship Church | $20,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Program Contributions | 2020 |
| Education Foundation Of Caldwell County | $8,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| Episcopal Diocese Of Western Nc | $12,000 | Asheville, NC, US | Program Contribuitons | 2020 |
| Harper School Of Performing Arts | $10,000 | Lenoir, NE, US | Program Contributions | 2020 |
| Helping Hands Clinic | $20,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Medical Care And Prescription Drug Programs | 2020 |
| Lenoir Rhyne Business Council | $1,500 | Hickory, NC, US | Program Contributions | 2020 |
| Nc Community Foundation | $380,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Establish Fund-contribution | 2020 |
| Pay It Forward Food Panrty | $8,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Program Contributions | 2020 |
| Robin's Nest Children's Advocacy Center | $10,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2020 |
| Shelter Home Of Caldwell County | $10,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2020 |
| St James Episcopal Church | $25,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Campaign Contributions | 2020 |
| The Hub Station | $18,000 | Hudson, NC, US | Program Contributions | 2020 |
| Caldwell Arts Council | $3,200 | Lenoir, NC, US | Program Contributions | 2018 |
| Caldwell County Lions Association | $2,000 | Hudson, NC, US | Program Contributions | 2018 |
| Caldwell County Pet Partners Rescue | $6,500 | Lenoir, NC, US | Program Contributions | 2018 |
| Caldwell Community College Foundation | $11,800 | Lenoir, NC, US | Campaign Contributions | 2018 |
| Caldwell County Habitat For Humanity | $9,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2018 |
| Caldwell County United Way | $20,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Campaign Contributions | 2018 |
| Caldwell County Yokefellow | $17,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2018 |
| Caldwell Memorial Hospital Foudation | $75,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2018 |
| Caldwell Opportunities | $2,800 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2018 |
| Clarks Chapel Baptist Church | $8,525 | Lenoir, NC, US | Program Contributions | 2018 |
| Communities Jr Schools Caldwell Co | $4,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2018 |
| Education Foundation Of Caldwell County | $8,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Scholarship Fund | 2018 |
| Episcopal Diocese Of Western Nc | $10,000 | Asheville, NC, US | Program Contribuitons | 2018 |
| Harper School Of Performing Arts | $8,500 | Lenoir, NE, US | Program Contributions | 2018 |
| Helping Hands Clinic | $17,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Medical Care And Prescription Drug Programs | 2018 |
| Lenoir Rhyne University | $1,500 | Hickory, NC, US | Campaign Contributions | 2018 |
| Nc Community Foundation | $285,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Establish Fund-contribution | 2018 |
| Robin's Nest Children's Advocacy Center | $8,500 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2018 |
| Shelter Home Of Caldwell County | $8,500 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2018 |
| St James Episcopal Church | $25,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Campaign Contributions | 2018 |
| Alpine Christmas Village | $2,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Program Contributions | 2017 |
| Bethel Colony Of Mercy | $8,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Program Contributions | 2017 |
| Caldwell Community College Foundation | $11,700 | Lenoir, NC, US | Campaign Contributions | 2017 |
| Caldwell County Habitat For Humanity | $8,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2017 |
| Caldwell County United Way | $20,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Campaign Contributions | 2017 |
| Caldwell County Yokefellow | $16,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2017 |
| Caldwell Memorial Hospital Foudation | $55,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2017 |
| Caldwell Opportunities | $2,500 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2017 |
| Clarks Chapel Baptist Church | $6,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Program Contributions | 2017 |
| Communities Jr Schools Caldwell Co | $3,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2017 |
| Education Foundation Of Caldwell County | $8,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Scholarship Fund | 2017 |
| Episcopal Diocese Of Western Nc | $8,000 | Asheville, NC, US | Program Contribuitons | 2017 |
| Harper School Of Performing Arts | $7,500 | Lenoir, NE, US | Program Contributions | 2017 |
| Helping Hands Clinic | $17,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Medical Care And Prescription Drug Programs | 2017 |
| Lenoir Rhyne University | $1,500 | Hickory, NC, US | Campaign Contributions | 2017 |
| Nc Community Foundation | $157,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Establish Fund-contribution | 2017 |
| Robin's Nest Children's Advocacy Center | $8,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2017 |
| Shelter Home Of Caldwell County | $8,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2017 |
| St James Episcopal Church | $25,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Campaign Contributions | 2017 |
| Caldwell Community College Foundation | $11,600 | Lenoir, NC, US | Campaign Contributions | 2016 |
| Caldwell County Habitat For Humanity | $8,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2016 |
| Caldwell County Lions Activities Assoc | $1,500 | Lenoir, NC, US | Program Contributions | 2016 |
| Caldwell County United Way | $20,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Campaign Contributions | 2016 |
| Caldwell County Yokefellow | $5,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2016 |
| Caldwell Memorial Hospital Foudation | $55,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2016 |
| Caldwell Opportunities | $2,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2016 |
| Catawba Valley Community Foundation | $4,000 | Hickory, NC, US | Program Contributions | 2016 |
| Communities Jr Schools Caldwell Co | $3,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2016 |
| Clarks Chapel Baptist Church | $7,500 | Lenoir, NC, US | Program Contributions | 2016 |
| Education Foundation Of Caldwell County | $7,500 | Lenoir, NC, US | Scholarship Fund | 2016 |
| Harper School Of Performing Arts | $7,000 | Lenoir, NE, US | Program Contributions | 2016 |
| Helping Hands Clinic | $17,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Medical Care And Prescription Drug Programs | 2016 |
| Hudson Community Development Co | $7,000 | Hudson, NC, US | Program Contributions | 2016 |
| Lenoir Rhyne University | $1,500 | Hickory, NC, US | Campaign Contributions | 2016 |
| Nc Community Foundation | $475,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Establish Fund-contribution | 2016 |
| Robin's Nest Children's Advocacy Center | $8,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2016 |
| Shelter Home Of Caldwell County | $8,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Contributions | 2016 |
| St James Episcopal Church | $25,000 | Lenoir, NC, US | Campaign Contributions | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 56-1459346 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 1650 Lenoir, NC 28645-1650 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Jonas Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President/treasurer | Ag Jonas |
|---|---|
| Secretary | Joyce Bumgarner |
Forms 990-PF
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