Private foundation · EIN 39-6630656 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Stella H Jones Foundation C/O J Lewis Perlson

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 21 grants paid, $138K total, median $5,000. 95% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
21
$138K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in WI
95%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.1M

Grants paid in 2025

21 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Medical College of WisconsinMilwaukee, WISupport for 2025$35K
Milwaukee Public Library FoundationMilwaukee, WISupport for 2025$15K
Sojourner Family Peace CenterMilwaukee, WISupport for 2025$10K
Sonoma Valley Mentoring AllianceSonoma, CASupport for 2025$10K
American Red CrossMilwaukee, WISupport for 2025$5,000
Discovery WorldMilwaukee, WISupport for 2025$5,000
Feeding America Eastern WisconsinMilwaukee, WISupport for 2025$5,000
Hope CenterWaukesha, WISupport for 2025$5,000
Hunger Task Force IncMilwaukee, WISupport for 2025$5,000
Kids Matter IncMilwaukee, WISupport for 2025$5,000
Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative IncMilwaukee, WISupport for 2025$5,000
Milwaukee Rescue MissionMilwaukee, WISupport for 2025$5,000
Salvation ArmyWauwatosa, WISupport for 2025$5,000
Secure FuturesMilwaukee, WISupport for 2025$5,000
The Cathedral CenterMilwaukee, WISupport for 2025$5,000
Badger Boys StatePortage, WISupport for 2025$2,500
Boys & Girls Club of Greater MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WISupport for 2025$2,500
Neighborhood HouseMilwaukee, WISupport for 2025$2,500
The Women's CenterWaukesha, WISupport for 2025$2,500
War Memorial CenterMilwaukee, WISupport for 2025$2,000
Junior Achievement Women's AssocMilwaukee, WISupport for 2025$1,000

By state: Wisconsin 20 · California 1

About this foundation

Stella H Jones Foundation C/O J Lewis Perlson is a private grantmaking foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, administered in care of Art Jeske, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Stella H Jones Foundation C/O J Lewis Perlson accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Stella H Jones Foundation C/O J Lewis Perlson give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $138K across 21 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Stella H Jones Foundation C/O J Lewis Perlson give?

Wisconsin (20 grants), California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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