David B Jones Foundation
The David B Jones Foundation is a private foundation established in May 1998 and based in Wilmington, Delaware. The foundation is designated as a 501(c)(3) organization and has been tax-exempt since July 1998. It operates as a grantmaking foundation with a focus on paleontology research and education.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.3M
-2.8% YoY
Grant Count
27
+12.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$47K
-13.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to support research in paleontology, encourage writing and publication of articles relating to paleontology, and support educational programs and training for young and amateur fossil hunters.
The foundation makes grants exclusively to domestic 501(c)(3) organizations that address its paleontology mission and primarily promote those activities within the United States.
Grantmaking
The David B Jones Foundation offers the following grant types:
Grant Range
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Grant Types
How to Apply
Applications may be submitted at any time throughout the fiscal year for consideration. The foundation is governed by a board of directors serving three-year terms, who make final decisions on all grant applications.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across multiple U.S. states, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and others. Recent grants have been made to organizations in Wyoming, South Dakota, and Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of the most recent tax filings:
- Total Assets: Approximately $25-26 million
- Total Annual Giving: Approximately $1.26-1.51 million
- Total Expenses: Approximately $1.65-1.69 million
- Total Liabilities: Approximately $30,100
The foundation's revenue has been negative in recent years, with a reported negative revenue of approximately $341,620 in 2023.
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
116 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from David B Jones Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation's leadership includes:
- Jeffrey Malone - President (compensation: $25,000)
- Jaelyn Eberle - Director
- Brad Grossenburg - Director
- Don Lofgren - Director and Secretary
- Cayce B Malone - Director
- Raymond Rogers - Director (compensation: $13,000)
- Muriel Runholt - Director
The foundation operates with limited paid staffing, with most board members serving on a volunteer basis.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaelyn Eberle | Dir | 1 | — |
| Brad Grossenburg | Dir | 1 | — |
| Don Lofgren | Dir, Sec | 1 | — |
| Cayce B Malone | Dir | 1 | — |
| Jeffrey Malone | Pres | 3 | $25,000 |
| Raymond Rogers | Dir | 1 | $13,000 |
| Muriel Runholt | Dir | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation continues to actively award grants to paleontology-related organizations and educational initiatives. Recent grant recipients include institutions conducting research on mammalian evolution, paleontological education programs, and fossil hunter training initiatives.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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