The Jones Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Jones Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Ogden, Utah. In tax year 2025 it gave $181,500 in 70 grants; the typical grant was $1,050 and the largest $15,000. 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$181,500
- Number of grants70
- Typical grant$1,050
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$4.3 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $166,150 the year before.
11% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $137,950 | 61 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $166,150 | 67 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $181,500 | 70 | $4.3 million |
How to apply
The 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 The Jones Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 46 | $112,800 |
| Idaho | 10 | $38,000 |
| New York | 3 | $11,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $6,400 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $4,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $4,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| Oregon | 2 | $800 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Advocates for the West | General fund | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Association of Utah | General fund | $10,000 |
| Weber County Library | General fund | $10,000 |
| Ogden School Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| Catholic Community Services | General fund | $7,000 |
| Ogden Nature Center | General fund | $7,000 |
| Southern Utah Wilderness All | General fund | $6,500 |
| Natural History Museum | General fund | $6,000 |
| Utah Rivers Council | General fund | $6,000 |
| Western Watersheds | General fund | $6,000 |
| Mt Holyoak University | General fund | $5,400 |
| National Resources Defence | General fund | $5,000 |
| Sagelands Cooperative | General fund | $5,000 |
| St Luke's Wood River Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| Trails of Foundation of Northern Utah | General fund | $5,000 |
| Utah Dine Bikeyah | General fund | $5,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | General fund | $4,000 |
| Idaho Rivers United | General fund | $4,000 |
| Kued Public Radio | General fund | $3,700 |
| Democracy Now | General fund | $3,000 |
| Stewardship Utah | General fund | $3,000 |
| Yellowstone to Uintas | General fund | $3,000 |
| Audubon | General fund | $3,000 |
| Kuer Public Radio | General fund | $2,700 |
| Canyonlands Field Institue | General fund | $2,000 |
| Cottonwood Gulch Foundation | General fund | $2,000 |
| High Country News Research | General fund | $2,000 |
| Salt Lake Tribune | General fund | $2,000 |
| Wild Earth Guardians | General fund | $2,000 |
| Youth Garden Project | General fund | $2,000 |
| Kusu Public Radio | General fund | $1,500 |
| Rowland Hall Annual Fund | General fund | $1,500 |
| Sawtooth Ski Club | General fund | $1,500 |
| Friends of Sawtooth Avalanche | General fund | $1,100 |
| KRCL | General fund | $1,100 |
| Four Paws Rescue | General fund | $1,000 |
| Heal Utah | General fund | $1,000 |
| Idaho Converation League | General fund | $1,000 |
| Oregon-California Trails Association | General fund | $1,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | General fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Leon L Jones
- Judith B Jones
- Amelia C Jones
- LC Allen Jones
- Ezra Thomas Jones
Questions people ask
Does The Jones Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Jones Family Charitable Foundation give?
$181,500 in tax year 2025, across 70 grants, with a typical grant of $1,050.
Who runs The Jones Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Leon L Jones (Trustee), Judith B Jones (Manager), Amelia C Jones (Manager) and LC Allen Jones (Manager) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Jones Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and arts and culture.