Frances and FM Jones Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Frances and FM Jones Family Foundation is a private foundation in Andalusia, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $296,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $55,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$296,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$6.5 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was up from $273,000 the year before.
21% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $265,000 | 9 | $6.5 million |
| 2023 | $280,000 | 17 | $5.7 million |
| 2024 | $273,000 | 21 | $6.0 million |
| 2025 | $296,000 | 21 | $6.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Michael L Jones 117 Allen Avenue, Andalusia, AL 36420 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (334) 222-3671 |
| What to submit | A letter of request detailing the tax exempt purpose of the entity and the project being undertaken; who will benefit from the project; other entities who will be participating in the project; amount that the requesting entity will be contributing to the project and the amount which the entity will be requesting from this foundation. In the narrative describing the project, the entity should state the start-up date of the project and the estimated completion date of the project. The entity is to inform the foundation of the success of the project and provide appropriate pictures. In addition to the letter of request, the tax exempt entity should enclose the following documents: 1. List of the entity's current officers and board of directors. 2. Copy of entity's 501(c)(3) determination letter. 3. Entity's last year end financial statements. 4. Entity's last form 990 or form 990-EZ submitted to the IRS. |
| Deadlines | Requests to the foundation should be submitted on or before april 1st, july 1st and october 1st. |
| Restrictions | The purpose of the foundation is to use and apply the whole or part of its income exclusively for charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, either directly or by contributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code as it now exists or as it may hereafter be amended ("code") and the treasury regulations as they now exist or may hereafter be amended (the "regulations"). |
What Frances and FM Jones Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 19 | $266,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $15,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Andalusia City Board of Education | Refurbishment & renovation to bldgs | $55,000 |
| Covington County Schools | Renovation of buildings | $52,000 |
| Full Tummy Project of Covington Co | Provide food to at-risk children | $20,000 |
| Individual | Support for community services | $15,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Children's cancer care & research | $15,000 |
| First Baptist Church | Buildings and equipment | $15,000 |
| First United Methodist Church | Buildings and equipment | $15,000 |
| Andalusia Community Christmas | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Bethesda House | Assist abused women | $15,000 |
| Wounded Warriors Project | Help vounded veterans and their fami | $15,000 |
| Covington Co Child Advocacy | Assistance to abused children | $6,000 |
| Individual | Cancer victims and families | $6,000 |
| Andalusia High School Sch FD | Education | $6,000 |
| Covington County United Fund | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Crossover Ministries | Help with drug addiction | $6,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Cov Co | Housing for needy | $6,000 |
| LBW Community College Foundation | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Blue Lake United Methodist Camp | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Meals of Love | Food for needy | $6,000 |
| Sav-A-Life of Covington Co | Pregnancy counseling & education | $5,000 |
| Covington County Partners | Charitable | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael L Jones
- Richard E Jones
Questions people ask
Does Frances and FM Jones Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Requests to the foundation should be submitted on or before april 1st, july 1st and october 1st.
How much does Frances and FM Jones Family Foundation give?
$296,000 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Frances and FM Jones Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael L Jones (President) and Richard E Jones (Secretary).
What does Frances and FM Jones Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and faith communities.