Jonesville Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jonesville Foundation is a private foundation in Marshall, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.0 million in 14 grants; the typical grant was $72,500 and the largest $125,000. 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$1.0 million
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$72,500
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$19.1 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.3 million the year before.
33% 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 | $876,352 | 11 | $15.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 14 | $16.6 million |
| 2025 | $1.0 million | 14 | $19.1 million |
How to apply
Jonesville 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 Jonesville Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 14 | $1.0 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Support of operational costs to serve homeless young women and at-risk youth | $125,000 |
| Texas Women's Foundation | Support of research and operational costs | $125,000 |
| Children's Medical Center Foundatio | Support of brain tumor research in the McBrayer Laboratory of Children's Research Institute | $104,459 |
| Dallas Arboretum and Botanical | Towards ongoing support of the Jonesville Pathways to Science Education Program | $100,000 |
| Resource Center | Support of youth and family services | $100,000 |
| Camp Fire First Texas | Support of camping and outdoor education programs at Camp El Tesoro | $90,000 |
| Parkland Foundation | Support of the RIGHT Care Program's operational and expansion costs | $75,000 |
| Individual | Support of operational costs for client services | $70,000 |
| Michelson Museum of Art | Support of educational programs | $60,000 |
| Camp Haven | Support of operational costs for camp programs and education | $50,000 |
| East Texas Food Bank | Support of food security programs | $50,000 |
| Marshall Symphony Society | Support of educational programs | $45,000 |
| Harrison County Historical Society | Support of educational programs, archival conservation, and research center expenses | $25,000 |
| Women's Center of East Texas | Replacement of facility appliances and support of operations | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kim Vaughan
- Amy Vaughan King
- Beth Dexter
- Kathryn B Scrivener
- Celia D Scrivener
- Samuel V King
Questions people ask
Does Jonesville Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jonesville Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $72,500.
Who runs Jonesville Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kim Vaughan (Pres/Director), Amy Vaughan King (VP/Treas/Dir), Beth Dexter (Sec/Director) and Kathryn B Scrivener (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Jonesville Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and science and research.