Jones Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jones Family Foundation is a private foundation in Clyde Hill, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $128,513 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $40,000. 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$128,513
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was down from $193,423 the year before.
14% 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 | $105,940 | 19 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $193,423 | 19 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $128,513 | 21 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
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 Jones Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 19 | $124,513 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of King County | Unspecified charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| Seattle Foundation | Unspecified charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Institute for Systems Biology | Unspecified charitable purpose | $12,500 |
| Sound Generations | Unspecified charitable purpose | $6,500 |
| Northwest Maritime Center | Unspecified charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Harvest Against Hunger | Unspecified charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Hopelink | Unspecified charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Seattle Parks Foundation | Unspecified charitable purpose | $4,000 |
| Social Venture Partners | Unspecified charitable purpose | $4,000 |
| American Red Cross | Unspecified charitable purpose | $2,563 |
| Burke Museum | Unspecified charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Ecoss | Unspecified charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center | Unspecified charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Naturebridge | Unspecified charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Safe Crossings Foundation | Unspecified charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Seattle Aquarium | Unspecified charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Union Gospel Mission | Unspecified charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| YWCA | Unspecified charitable purpose | $1,950 |
| Full Life Care | Unspecified charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Salvation Army | Unspecified charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Unspecified charitable purpose | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- W Bruce Jones Jr
- Joanne Jones
- Grace J Ross
Questions people ask
Does Jones Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jones Family Foundation give?
$128,513 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Jones Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists W Bruce Jones Jr (Director, Pres., Treas.), Joanne Jones (Director, Secretary) and Grace J Ross (Director, Vice President).
What does Jones Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services and environment and conservation.