Dennis M Jones Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dennis M Jones Family Foundation is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.8 million in 39 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$3.8 million
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$89.6 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was up from $3.4 million the year before.
23% of its 2025 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 | $2.8 million | 31 | $72.2 million |
| 2024 | $3.4 million | 34 | $81.5 million |
| 2025 | $3.8 million | 39 | $89.6 million |
How to apply
Dennis M 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 Dennis M Jones Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 31 | $2.7 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500,000 |
| New York | 2 | $300,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $200,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $50,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $10,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American National Red Cross | General support | $500,000 |
| Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital Foundation | General support | $500,000 |
| Connections to Success | General support | $360,000 |
| Peter and Paul Community Services | General support | $200,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul | General support | $200,000 |
| National Urban League | General support | $200,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | General support | $200,000 |
| The Covering House | General support | $200,000 |
| Roman Catholic Foundation of Eastern Missouri | General support | $120,000 |
| Focus Marines Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| Foster Care Coalition | General support | $100,000 |
| Lift for Life Academy | General support | $100,000 |
| Npower Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| St Patrick Center | General support | $100,000 |
| Variety Children's Charity | General support | $100,000 |
| Girls in the Know | General support | $80,000 |
| Ranken Technical College | General support | $75,000 |
| St Louis Area Food Bank | General support | $75,000 |
| Operation Food Search | General support | $75,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Greater St Louis | General support | $50,000 |
| The Gathering Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Westminster Christian Academy | General support | $50,000 |
| Joshua Chamberline Society | General support | $35,000 |
| Draft DBA SEGS4VET | General support | $25,000 |
| Duo Dogs | General support | $25,000 |
| Our Lady's Inn | General support | $25,000 |
| Showme Aquatics | General support | $25,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | General support | $25,000 |
| St Louis Police Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| The Little Bit Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Forest Park Forever | General support | $10,000 |
| St Andrews Charitable Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| The Municipal Theatre Association of St Louis | General support | $10,000 |
| TEN8 Project | General support | $10,000 |
| Friends of Forgotten | General support | $10,000 |
| Ready Readers | General support | $5,000 |
| Marshall Cemetery Association | General support | $5,000 |
| Veterens of Foreign Wars of the United States | General support | $5,000 |
| American Legion Post 9 | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- J Denise Franz
- Dennis M Jones
Questions people ask
Does Dennis M Jones Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dennis M Jones Family Foundation give?
$3.8 million in tax year 2025, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Dennis M Jones Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists J Denise Franz (Trustee) and Dennis M Jones (Trustee).
What does Dennis M Jones Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and health.