Ralph R and Grace B Jones Foundation
Accepts applications
Ralph R and Grace B Jones Foundation is a private foundation in Wooster, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $460,250 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $125,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$460,250
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$7.8 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2024 was up from $371,396 the year before.
45% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $371,396 | 24 | $7.5 million |
| 2024 | $460,250 | 30 | $7.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | J Douglas Drushal Attorney 225 N Market Street, Wooster, OH 44691 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (330) 264-4444 |
| What to submit | No formal application used |
What Ralph R and Grace B Jones Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 29 | $450,250 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne Center for the Arts | General purpose | $125,000 |
| Wayne County Community Foundation | Wall of fame, humane society capital campaign & mental health residental center | $100,000 |
| Downtown Arts Theater Inc | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Central Christian Church | Pledge | $25,000 |
| College of Wooster | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Montessori School of Wooster | Playground donation | $20,000 |
| The Village Network | General purpose | $16,000 |
| Transformational Housing | John blosser memorial contribution | $10,000 |
| People to People | General purpose | $10,000 |
| United Way of Wayne and Holmes Co | General overhead | $10,000 |
| Ben Ott | Teacher of the year | $7,500 |
| Jeff Dehaan | Teacher of the year | $7,500 |
| Great Decisions | General purpose | $6,000 |
| College of Wooster | John cook endowed scholarship | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Wooster | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Ohio Light Opera | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Oneeighty Inc | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Serving Women in Ghana | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Wayne County Humane Society | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Buckeye Council Boy Scouts | Pledge | $4,500 |
| Learn N Play | General purpose | $3,000 |
| NAMI of Wayneholmes Counties | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Main Street Wooster | Butterfly alley | $2,500 |
| Wooster Fireworks Fund | General purpose | $1,500 |
| City of Wooster | Tree planting project | $1,000 |
| Killbuck Watershed Land Trust | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center Inc | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Monday Night Mile | General purpose | $750 |
| Wooster City Schools | Wall of fame project | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathryn G Long
- J Douglas Drushal
- Matthew A Long
Questions people ask
Does Ralph R and Grace B Jones Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Ralph R and Grace B Jones Foundation give?
$460,250 in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Ralph R and Grace B Jones Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kathryn G Long (Trustee), J Douglas Drushal (Trustee) and Matthew A Long (Trustee).
What does Ralph R and Grace B Jones Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, community development and animals.