Jones Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jones Family Foundation is a private foundation in Lakewood, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $18,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $3,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$18,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$355,944
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $15,000 the year before.
10% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $13,500 | 7 | $281,057 |
| 2024 | $15,000 | 9 | $322,589 |
| 2025 | $18,000 | 10 | $355,944 |
How to apply
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.
What Jones Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 7 | $14,500 |
| California | 2 | $2,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lakewood United Methodist Church | Religious | $3,000 |
| St Paul's Episcopal | Religious | $3,000 |
| Recovery Works | Providing resources to unhoused persons | $3,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | Research/support | $1,500 |
| Tennyson Center for Children | Treatment of at risk children | $1,500 |
| Humane Society of South Platte | Animal shelter | $1,500 |
| Light Movement | Mental health | $1,500 |
| Shattuck-St Mary's School | Boarding school | $1,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Religious | $1,000 |
| Movember Foundation | Research/support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Owen E Jones
Questions people ask
Does Jones Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jones Family Foundation give?
$18,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Jones Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Owen E Jones (President).
What does Jones Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and science and research.