Jerome Foundation
Saint Paul, Minnesota · EIN 416035163 · Private foundation
Jerome Foundation is a Minnesota-based grantmaker. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2026) lists $5.5M in giving and $128.9M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 1,186 grants for Jerome Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What Jerome Foundation funds
Jerome Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, higher education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, lgbtq people, rural communities.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camargo Foundation BOARD-DESIGNATED ENDOWMENT FUND CONTRIBUTION | — | $750K | 2019 |
| Propel Nonprofits Support for the Seeding Cultural Treasures Collaborative Funding Initiative Supporting Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and Asian-American-Led Art | Minneapolis, MN | $300K | 2021 |
| Propel Nonprofits Support for the Seeding Cultural Treasures, a Minnesota-based collaborative - cont. funding initiative to support BIPOC arts organizations | Minneapolis, MN | $300K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Jerome Foundation
From Jerome Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at jeromefdn.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Jerome Foundation
- Does Jerome Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — Jerome Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Jerome Foundation fund?
- Jerome Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Camargo Foundation, Propel Nonprofits. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Jerome Foundation give in grants?
- Jerome Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2026 lists $5.5M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $33.1M over 1,186 grants.
- Where is Jerome Foundation located?
- Jerome Foundation is based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 416035163.
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