Paul Jones Fund
Preselected recipients only
Paul Jones Fund is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $69,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $10,350 and the largest $31,050. 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$69,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$10,350
- Largest grant$31,050
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was the same as $69,000 the year before.
20% 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 | $69,000 | 6 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $69,000 | 5 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Paul Jones 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 Paul Jones Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 5 | $69,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Church of Canton | Religious | $31,050 |
| Reinhardt University | Education | $13,800 |
| R T Jones Memorial Library | Education | $10,350 |
| First United Methodist Church | Relegious | $6,900 |
| Georgia Baptist Children's Homes and Family Ministries | Services to care for children | $6,900 |
Officers and trustees
- Helen Jones Spears
- Edmund W Jones
- Frank H Jones Jr
- Louis L Jones III
- James L Spears
- Thomas E Jones Jr
- Mary Helen Jones Bryant
- Leah Jones O'Brien
- Marie Jones Wilson
Questions people ask
Does Paul Jones Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Paul Jones Fund give?
$69,000 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $10,350.
Who runs Paul Jones Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Helen Jones Spears (Trustee), Edmund W Jones (Trustee), Frank H Jones Jr (Advisory Trustee) and Louis L Jones III (Trustee) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Paul Jones Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.