Jones Family Fund
Preselected recipients only
Jones Family Fund is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2024 it gave $762,944 in 91 grants; the typical grant was $3,744 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$762,944
- Number of grants91
- Typical grant$3,744
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$19.6 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was up from $495,600 the year before.
17% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $495,600 | 84 | $16.0 million |
| 2024 | $762,944 | 91 | $19.6 million |
How to apply
Jones Family Fund says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Jones Family Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 63 | $625,494 |
| North Carolina | 12 | $75,700 |
| Florida | 7 | $39,750 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $10,500 |
| New York | 2 | $6,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $4,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sloss Furnaces Foundation | For preservation and development of 20th century blast furnace | $150,000 |
| United Way | For community assistance | $100,000 |
| United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County | Mobilizes people to give, advocate and volunteer in areas of education, income and health | $50,000 |
| Lakeshore Birmingham | For recreation programs for people with disabilities | $30,000 |
| Knowledge Rhythm & Understanding Inc | For children and teen music education | $25,000 |
| Woodlawn Foundation | For community revitalization | $25,000 |
| Red Mountain Theatre Company | Fosters artists, inspires youth and engages audiences through quality theatre and education programming | $18,800 |
| Jones Valley Teaching | For food education | $16,700 |
| Birmingham Museum of Art | To enhance art appreciation by providing art displays to the public | $15,000 |
| St Luke's Episcopal Church | For religious purposes | $15,000 |
| Teach for America | For education | $15,000 |
| Trinity Episcopal Church | For religious purposes | $15,000 |
| Tall Timbers | For conservation research | $12,500 |
| Alabama Ballet | For performing arts | $10,000 |
| Alabama Symphony | For performing arts | $10,000 |
| Birmingham Promise | To provide college tuition assistance to graduates of bham city schools and also to provide internships for high school seniors | $10,000 |
| Community Kitchens of Birmingham | To provide food, healthcare, mental health and addiction recovery to underserved community | $10,000 |
| Firehouse Ministries | For assistance to homeless men | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Market | To support alabama farmers and small businesses | $10,000 |
| Parca | For assistance to people with mental disabilities | $10,000 |
| Parkinson of Alabama -Raf Fund | For parkinsons research | $10,000 |
| Preschool Partners | For education | $10,000 |
| Rails to Trails | To help create safe public spaces for walking, biking and outdoor actvities | $10,000 |
| University of Alabama Advancement | For education | $10,000 |
| Wellhouse | To provide restoration and opportunities to sexually exploited females victims of human trafficking | $10,000 |
| YWCA Purse and Passion | For promotion of social justice | $7,500 |
| Highlands Biological Foundation | For biological research and education | $6,150 |
| Alabama Baptist Childrens Home | To protect, nurture, and restore children and families through christ-centered servicecs | $5,000 |
| Alabama Waldorf | For education | $5,000 |
| Backpack Buddies of Franklin County | Delivering food to needy children in franklin county | $5,000 |
| Birmingham Civil Rights Institute | To enlighten each generation on civil and human rights | $5,000 |
| Children's Harbor | For support of seriously ill children and their families | $5,000 |
| Foodculture | Festival designed to showcase local culture and culinary foods | $5,000 |
| Franklin's Promise Coalition | For conservation and protection of the environment | $5,000 |
| Highlands Neighborhood Preservation | For preservation | $5,000 |
| Highlands Performing Arts Center | To provide a venue for perfomring arts | $5,000 |
| Intoto Creative Arts Forum | To provide a platform for oppressed members of society to express themselves through theatre, poetry, visual arts, movement and other creative endeavors | $5,000 |
| Jimmie Hale Mission | For assistance to homeless men, women and children | $5,000 |
| Momentum | For assistance with other non-profits | $5,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | To improve the quality of life for people affected by ms in al, la and ms and to raise funds for research | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- D Paul Jones Jr
- Allison J Holt
- Holly J Terrell
Questions people ask
Does Jones Family Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jones Family Fund give?
$762,944 in tax year 2024, across 91 grants, with a typical grant of $3,744.
Who runs Jones Family Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists D Paul Jones Jr (President), Allison J Holt (Vice President) and Holly J Terrell (Vice President).
What does Jones Family Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and arts and culture.