ERIK JONES FOUNDATION
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The Erik Jones Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that primarily supports initiatives in North Carolina, Michigan, and New Jersey, having distributed a total of $94.9K in grants to 11 grantees in 2024. The foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO CHANGE LIVES BY IGNITING CHILDRENS PASSION FOR READING, ENCOURAGING EARLY CANCER DETECTION AND CARE, AND PROMOTING ANIMAL WELFARE.THROUGH SOCIAL PROGRAMS AND FUNDING. RAISE FUNDS VIA GENERAL DON ATION CAMPAIGNS.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ADOPT-A-PET INC
$25K
14%
ATRIUM HEALTH INC
$25K
14%
CHARITY NAVIGATOR
$20K
11%
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ERIK JONES FOUNDATION?
No. ERIK JONES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ERIK JONES FOUNDATION give?
ERIK JONES FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, Michigan, and New Jersey. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are ERIK JONES FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ERIK JONES FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ERIK JONES FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, ERIK JONES FOUNDATION awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $95 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ERIK JONES FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, ERIK JONES FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include ADOPT-A-PET INC, ATRIUM HEALTH INC, and CHARITY NAVIGATOR. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ERIK JONES FOUNDATION?
ERIK JONES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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