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DAISY MARQUIS JONES FOUNDATION
ROCHESTER, NY · EIN 237000227 · Form 990PF · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M)
revenue
$4.6M
expenses
$659K
net assets
$48.0M
employees
—
profile · synthesized from sources

The DAISY MARQUIS JONES FOUNDATION is a private foundation based in Rochester, NY that provides grants to nonprofit organizations primarily serving the Greater Rochester area. Its funding supports a range of initiatives including youth services, education, crisis care, adaptive equipment, and programs for aging and disabled populations. The foundation does not appear to deliver direct services but focuses on financial support to established local nonprofits.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Adaptive Equipment Workshop
Supports the development and provision of custom adaptive tools for children with disabilities via the Mary Cariola Children's Center.
Crisis Nursery of Greater Rochester Initiative
Supports emergency childcare and family stabilization services for at-risk families through funding to the Center for Youth Services Inc.
Neurologic Music Therapy Program
Funds the introduction of specialized music therapy for older adults with neurological conditions at St. Ann's Home.
SummerLeap into Kindergarten
Funds early education readiness programming for incoming kindergarteners in Rochester through the Greater Rochester Summer Learning Association.
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • Summer Camp Access Scholarships 3 activities
    • Funding the Be a Healthy Hero Summer Camp
      Provides funding for the Be a Healthy Hero Summer Camp 2024 program through Monroe Community College Foundation, promoting health and wellness among youth.
    • Funding the SummerLeap into Kindergarten initiative
      Finances the 2024 SummerLeap into Kindergarten initiative through Greater Rochester Summer Learning Association, preparing incoming kindergarteners for academic success through summer learning programs.
    • Funding youth summer day camps and after-school scouting programs
      Supports summer day camps and after-school scouting programs for Rochester youth through Seneca Waterways Council Boy Scouts of America, promoting youth development and outdoor education.
  • Mental Health Research and Services Funding 2 activities
    • Funding general operations of EquuStrong Inc.
      Provides funding for the general operations of EquuStrong Inc., an organization offering equine-assisted therapeutic programs for youth and adults.
    • Funding neurologic music therapy and music enrichment programming at St Ann's Home Foundation
      Supports the introduction of neurologic music therapy and expansion of music enrichment programming at St Ann's Home Foundation Inc., serving older adults with cognitive and physical challenges.
  • Historic Preservation Support Grants 1 activity
    • Funding educational support programs at Genesee Country Museum
      Funds educational support programs for Genesee Country Museum, enhancing access to museum-based learning experiences.
  • Art Museum Funding and Support 1 activity
    • Funding general operations of George Eastman Museum
      Provides financial support for the general operations of George Eastman Museum, a cultural institution dedicated to photography and film preservation.
  • Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
    • Funding neighborhood-based youth organizing initiatives
      Supports a neighborhood-based youth organizing initiative through Center for Teen Empowerment Inc., engaging young people in civic action and community leadership.
  • Fundraising and Financial Support for IDD Services 1 activity
    • Funding the Adaptive Equipment Workshop at Mary Cariola Children's Center
      Finances the Adaptive Equipment Workshop at Mary Cariola Children's Center, which provides custom assistive devices for children with disabilities.
  • Pediatric Medical Care and Research Support 1 activity
    • Funding the Crisis Nursery of Greater Rochester Initiative
      Supports the Crisis Nursery of Greater Rochester Initiative through Center for Youth Services Inc., providing emergency shelter and care for at-risk children.
  • Capital Infrastructure Funding 1 activity
    • Funding the Homes with Heart Capital Project
      Finances the Homes with Heart Capital Project through Heritage Christian Services Inc., expanding accessible housing for individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Funding a matching grant for Lifespan of Greater Rochester’s Celebration of Aging event
      Provides a 2:1 matching grant to support Lifespan of Greater Rochester Inc.'s 2024 Celebration of Aging event, encouraging community fundraising for elder services.
financials · form 990PF · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.55M
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income$1.55M34%
Other revenue$3.00M
expenses
Total expenses$659K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$175K
Grants paid out$2.74M
balance sheet
Total assets$48.02M
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$48.02M
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +136.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 7
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ANN CRAWFORD TRUSTEE 0 $25K
C JOHN MATTESON TREASURER/TRUSTEE 0 $25K
CAROL WHITE TRUSTEE 0 $25K
ELIZABETH HAYES VICE PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE 0 $25K
KAMRA WHITNEY ROWLAND PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE 0 $25K
MEGAN WHITNEY TRUSTEE 0 $25K
SHANNON WHITNEY TRUSTEE 0 $25K
board members · 1
  • ROGER GARDNER DECEASED 2024 — TRUSTEE
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • CENTER FOR TEEN EMPOWERMENT INC Partner — Receives funding for the neighborhood-based youth organizing initiative
  • CENTER FOR YOUTH SERVICES INC Partner — Receives funding for the Crisis Nursery of Greater Rochester Initiative
  • EQUUSTRONG INC Partner — Receives general operating support
  • GENESEE COUNTRY MUSEUM Partner — Receives funding for educational support programs
  • GEORGE EASTMAN MUSEUM Partner — Receives general operating support
  • GREATER ROCHESTER SUMMER LEARNING ASSOCIATION Partner — Receives funding for the 2024 SummerLeap into Kindergarten initiative
  • HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SERVICES INC Partner — Receives funding for the Homes with Heart Capital Project
  • LIFESPAN OF GREATER ROCHESTER INC Partner — Receives a 2:1 matching grant for its 2024 Celebration of Aging event
  • MARY CARIOLA CHILDREN'S CENTER Partner — Receives funding for the Adaptive Equipment Workshop
  • MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION Partner — Receives funding for the Be a Healthy Hero Summer Camp 2024
  • SENECA WATERWAYS COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Partner — Receives funding for summer day camps and after-school scouting programs for Rochester youth
  • ST ANN'S HOME FOUNDATION INC Partner — Receives funding for neurologic music therapy and music enrichment programming