Jones Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jones Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Sarasota, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $14,211 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $300 and the largest $1,100. 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$14,211
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$300
- Largest grant$1,100
- Assets$431,672
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2025 was up from $13,744 the year before.
53% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $8,850 | 31 | $369,958 |
| 2024 | $13,744 | 27 | $406,710 |
| 2025 | $14,211 | 39 | $431,672 |
How to apply
Jones Family Charitable 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 Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 16 | $5,651 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $2,050 |
| Colorado | 9 | $1,610 |
| Texas | 2 | $1,300 |
| New York | 2 | $1,250 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $600 |
| Utah | 2 | $400 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $250 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WSLR | Donations | $1,100 |
| Individual | Donations | $1,000 |
| Shelter Box | Donations | $1,000 |
| Speech for People | Donation | $1,000 |
| Whistleblower Aid | Donation | $1,000 |
| Sister Schools | Donations | $600 |
| Rotary Foundation | Donation | $600 |
| Individual | Donations | $500 |
| Florida Veterans for Common Sense F | Donations | $500 |
| Rotary Club of Sarasota Bay Fdn | Donations | $500 |
| Riverview Hs Foundation | Donations | $500 |
| Individual | Donation | $500 |
| Big Waters Land Trust | Donation | $500 |
| Wusf | Donations | $350 |
| Adopt-A-Native-Elder | Donaations | $300 |
| Mother Jones Investigative Fund | Donations | $300 |
| Planned Parenthood of SW and Centra | Donations | $300 |
| National Parks Foundation | Donation | $300 |
| League of Woman Voters Manatee Co | Donation | $300 |
| Soul Dog Rescue | Donation | $300 |
| All Faiths Food Bank Inc | Donations | $276 |
| Wolf Ridge Environmental Center | Donations | $250 |
| Mariposa Dr Foundation | Donations | $250 |
| Denver Indian Center Inc | Donations | $250 |
| Church of the Trinity | Donation | $250 |
| American Society for Suicide Preven | Donation | $250 |
| Florida State University Foundation | Donations | $100 |
| Wedu | Donations | $100 |
| Kunc | Donations | $100 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Donations | $100 |
| Moab Valley Multicultural Center | Donations | $100 |
| Friends of Myakka River | Donations | $100 |
| Yampa River Botanic Park | Donation | $100 |
| Tidewell Foundation | Donation | $100 |
| Mountain Family Center | Donation | $100 |
| Silly Lily Foundation | Donation | $100 |
| Kgnu Community Radio | Donation | $100 |
| Sarasota Art Museum | Donation | $75 |
| KFFR Community Radio | Donation | $60 |
Officers and trustees
- Eugene Jones
- Judith Jones
- Ellioit Dozier
- Erika Massie
Questions people ask
Does Jones Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jones Family Charitable Foundation give?
$14,211 in tax year 2025, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $300.
Who runs Jones Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Eugene Jones (President), Judith Jones (Secretary), Ellioit Dozier (Director) and Erika Massie (Director).
What does Jones Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and food and hunger.