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Matthew O Jones Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Vista, California · EIN 814686881

Matthew O Jones Family Foundation is a private foundation in Vista, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $45,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $53,782 the year before.

100% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$53,7821$1.1 million
2024$45,0005$57.0 million

How to apply

Matthew O Jones Family Foundation 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Matthew O Jones Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California4$35,000
Washington1$10,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Friend of San Pasquale Academy
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
In support of assisting foster teenagers in their endeavor to become confident, productive, contributing, educated adults.$10,000
San Dieguito River Valley Land Conservancy
San Diego, CA
In support of preserving, protecting, and sharing the natural and cultural resources of the san dieguito river valley.$10,000
San Diego Botanical Gardens
Encinitas, CA
San diego botanic garden has committed to create, maintain and grow a welcoming and inclusive environment. Just as our natural$10,000
Forgotten Children's Fund
Freeland, WA
The forgotten children's fund is an all volunteer organization that works to give underprivileged children and their families a truly merry christmas. With the support of our seattle community we are able to purchase, wrap, and have santa and his elves deliver gifts every year.$10,000
Bonsall Woman's Club
Bonsall, CA
Bonsall woman's club (bwc) directs its energy and resources for the betterment of our community. The club places special emphasis on promoting and supporting local organizations through financial contributions and personal service. Through volunteerism, training and fellowship, our members' lives are enriched by individual growth and development. Dedicated to charitable and educational purposes, the bwc is a nonprofit charitable organization under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code.$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Matthew O Jones Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Matthew O Jones Family Foundation give?

$45,000 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.

Who runs Matthew O Jones Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists J Michael Jones (President) and Bradford L Hall (Secretary, Treasurer).

What does Matthew O Jones Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, human services and education.

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