Allan Jones Foundation
The Allan Jones Foundation is a private foundation based in Cleveland, Tennessee. Its 2024 giving included support for local schools and athletics, community organizations, and organizations providing health and child welfare services.
Allan Jones Foundation at a glance
In short: Allan Jones Foundation gave $76K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Tennessee. 80% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $76,296
- -55.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +13.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,052
- -60.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $193,593
- -6.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 80% first-time grantees (20 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Allan Jones Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing directs applicants to contact Allan Jones with a typed letter of request not to exceed two pages. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Allan Jones
Mailing address: 201 Keith St Sw, Cleveland, TN 37311
Phone: (423) 479-2400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Allan Jones Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Community Foundation of Cleveland & Bradley ($33K). Together the top 10 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 84 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee, 3% to Pennsylvania, and 1% to California. Georgia and North Carolina each accounted for 0% as reported. The listed grants include recipients in Tennessee and Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Allan Jones Foundation open to new grantees?
80%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 20 of 25 grantees (80%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 16% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 116% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 818% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2021) to $171K (2023). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $76K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Community Foundation of Cleveland & Bradley Cleveland, TN | Legacy Fund | $33,000 |
| Cleveland High School Wrestling Cleveland, TN | General Support | $7,625 |
| Bradley County Schools Cleveland, TN | Donation | $6,844 |
| Cleveland High School Football Cleveland, TN | General Support | $5,630 |
| United Way of the Ocoee Region Cleveland, TN | General Support | $5,000 |
| Museum Center at Five Points Cleveland, TN | Operating Funds | $4,000 |
| CASA of Bradley & Polk Counties Cleveland, TN | Operating Funds | $3,000 |
| National Wrestling Coaches Association Manheim, PA | General Support | $2,605 |
| Cleveland High School Cheer Cleveland, TN | General Support | $1,197 |
| Boys & Girls Club Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN | General Support | $1,030 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $193,593 | $103,590 | $78,992 | $76,296 | 25 | $77,556 | $29,478 | $9,476 |
| 2023 | $207,854 | $164,985 | $178,143 | $171,189 | 22 | $172,631 | — | $9,894 |
| 2022 | $198,936 | $103,042 | $77,559 | $72,317 | 14 | $74,641 | $20,496 | $10,941 |
| 2021 | $285,549 | $41,142 | $62,742 | $35,278 | 10 | $36,978 | $26,851 | $11,247 |
| 2020 | $270,264 | $36,792 | $96,000 | $88,525 | 13 | — | $5,780 | $12,774 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Allan Jones Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations, including schools and athletic programs, community and cultural organizations, and health and child welfare organizations. For example, United Way of the Ocoee Region describes its work as identifying community needs, facilitating collaboration, and maximizing resources to benefit the community and surrounding areas. The Walter E. Boehm Birth Defects Center says it provides medical case management for children born with conditions such as spina bifida and hydrocephalus.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $76,296. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $33,000, with a median of $500. Larger awards included $33,000 to the Community Foundation of Cleveland & Bradley for a legacy fund, $7,625 to Cleveland High School Wrestling for general support, and $6,844 to Bradley County Schools as a donation. Other grants included $5,000 to United Way of the Ocoee Region for general support and $4,000 to the Museum Center at Five Points for operating funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists W. Allan Jones as chairman, Janie P. Jones as secretary, Will Jones and Bailey Jones as directors, and Toby Pendegrass as executive director.
Allan Jones Foundation is led by Toby Pendegrass, Executive Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Toby Pendegrass
Executive Director
Director → Executive Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
W. Allan Jones
Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bailey Jones
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Will Jones
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janie P. Jones
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Allan Jones Foundation
How much does Allan Jones Foundation give each year?
Allan Jones Foundation gave $76K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $171K across 22 grants.
What is Allan Jones Foundation's typical grant size?
Allan Jones Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $3,052, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Allan Jones Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Allan Jones Foundation give grants?
Allan Jones Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, TN (14 grants), Chattanooga, TN (3 grants) and Benton, TN (2 grants).
Does Allan Jones Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 64% of Allan Jones Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Memorial Donation" (6 grants).
Who are Allan Jones Foundation's largest grantees?
Allan Jones Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Community Foundation of Cleveland & Bradley ($33,000), Cleveland High School Wrestling ($7,625) and Bradley County Schools ($6,844), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Allan Jones Foundation?
Allan Jones Foundation reported $194K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $78K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Allan Jones Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations, including schools and athletic programs, community and cultural organizations, and health and child welfare organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Allan Jones Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Allan Jones Foundation's EIN?
Allan Jones Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1859939. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Allan Jones Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/allan-jones-foundation-morg_eb44f160fafc47ce9c658f80b5bb2ccd
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