B C Jones Trust
B C Jones Trust is a private foundation based in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania. It provides grant funds for charitable capital projects in Pennsylvania and Florida that benefit medical, social, or religious institutions.
B C Jones Trust at a glance
In short: B C Jones Trust gave $47K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Florida. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $47,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,700
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,250
- Total assets
- $259,428
- -5.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to B C Jones Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 878, Wellsboro, PA 16901
Phone: (570) 723-1470
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who B C Jones Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Brevard Zoo ($8K). Together the top 10 received $47K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that its charitable capital projects are in Pennsylvania and Florida. In 2025, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 33% to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is B C Jones Trust open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 181% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2019) to $49K (2023). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brevard Zoo Melbourne, FL | Further Programs | $7,500 |
| Suntree United Methodist Church Melbourne, FL | Funding to support thechurch with their vaiousphysical requirements | $6,500 |
| The Haven for Children Melbourne, FL | Funding to provide needypeople with necessary food,clothing and or shelter | $6,500 |
| Friends of Serene Harbor Inc Indian Harbor, FL | Funding to supportthe womens shelter | $6,000 |
| Hope Enterprises Inc Williamsport, PA | Futhering the work ofthe organization in theirvarious programs | $5,500 |
| Brevard Alzheimer's Foundation Melbourne, FL | Funding to support researchconducted by the foundation | $5,000 |
| Geisinger Foundation Danville, PA | Funding to support theChildrens MircaleNetwork | $4,500 |
| Susquehanna Health Foundation Williamsport, PA | Hospice Care | $4,000 |
| First United Methodist Church Williamsport, PA | Funding to support the churchwith their vaious physicalrequirements | $1,000 |
| Wildwood Cemetery Co Williamsport, PA | For their Purposes | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $259,428 | $45,501 | $61,253 | $47,000 | 10 | $47,763 | $32,011 | $26,440 |
| 2024 | $275,178 | $15,521 | $61,732 | $47,000 | 10 | $53,046 | $25,352 | $26,136 |
| 2023 | $302,875 | $15,594 | $61,867 | $48,500 | 10 | $54,682 | $64,459 | $23,737 |
| 2022 | $293,097 | $9,932 | $57,596 | $44,000 | 10 | $49,910 | $35,257 | $25,840 |
| 2021 | $307,751 | $13,874 | $60,611 | $45,500 | 10 | $51,501 | $27,449 | $30,234 |
| 2020 | $331,849 | $12,040 | $55,861 | $45,000 | 11 | — | $17,043 | $26,279 |
| 2019 | $364,018 | $16,121 | $56,855 | $44,000 | 11 | — | $14,427 | $27,300 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, B C Jones Trust reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its purpose is to provide grant funds to enhance specific charitable capital projects in Pennsylvania and Florida benefiting medical, social, or religious institutions.
Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own missions span several areas. The Haven for Children describes its work as educating the community and professionals about child abuse and neglect, networking with community services, and providing a placement option for high-risk young children. Hope Enterprises says it enhances the lives of people with developmental disabilities through responsive services and support. Brevard Alzheimer’s Foundation describes its mission as providing community- and facility-based adult day health care, with an emphasis on Alzheimer’s and dementia-related diseases.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust gave $47,000 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $7,500, with a median of $5,250.
Among its 2025 grants, the trust gave $7,500 to Brevard Zoo; $6,500 each to Suntree United Methodist Church and The Haven for Children; $6,000 to Friends of Serene Harbor; $5,500 to Hope Enterprises; $5,000 to Brevard Alzheimer’s Foundation; $4,500 to Geisinger Foundation; $4,000 to Susquehanna Health Foundation; $1,000 to First United Methodist Church; and $500 to Wildwood Cemetery Co.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Thomas M Owlett and Louise W Jones as trustees.
B C Jones Trust's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Louise W Jones
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas M Owlett
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 B C Jones Trust
How much does B C Jones Trust give each year?
B C Jones Trust gave $47K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $47K across 10 grants.
What is B C Jones Trust's typical grant size?
B C Jones Trust's median grant in 2025 was $5,250, and its average grant was $4,700, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does B C Jones Trust give grants?
B C Jones Trust gives mostly in Florida: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were Melbourne, FL (4 grants) and Williamsport, PA (4 grants).
Does B C Jones Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on B C Jones Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are B C Jones Trust's largest grantees?
B C Jones Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Brevard Zoo ($7,500), Suntree United Methodist Church ($6,500) and The Haven for Children ($6,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is B C Jones Trust?
B C Jones Trust reported $259K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $48K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does B C Jones Trust fund?
The foundation states that its purpose is to provide grant funds to enhance specific charitable capital projects in Pennsylvania and Florida benefiting medical, social, or religious institutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from B C Jones Trust?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is B C Jones Trust's EIN?
B C Jones Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7960049. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does B C Jones Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
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