BR-Orville L Jones
The trust dated august 28, 1942 in the name of the benjamin rose institute. The preference being to promote the comfort of the needy in hospitals and fresh-air camps, and of needy children. Under the Ohio institutional trust funds act of 1999, the beneficiaries have chosen to receive the maximum of income based on the greater of 5% afv or traditional income.
BR-Orville L Jones at a glance
In short: BR-Orville L Jones gave $1.5M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1.5M), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,484,007
- +1.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,484,007
- +1.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,484,007
- Total assets
- $27,615,809
- -1.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who BR-Orville L Jones funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Benjamin Rose Institute ($1.5M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How BR-Orville L Jones gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.4M (2020) to $1.6M (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Rose Institute Cleveland, OH | — | $1,484,007 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27,615,809 | $1,054,468 | $1,542,446 | $1,484,007 | 1 | $1,018,053 |
| 2023 | $28,062,463 | $867,131 | $1,517,762 | $1,466,368 | 1 | $813,671 |
| 2022 | $27,311,837 | $890,289 | $1,688,318 | $1,636,289 | 1 | $766,635 |
| 2021 | $28,068,482 | $1,150,109 | $1,451,630 | $1,388,171 | 1 | $1,150,109 |
| 2020 | $28,248,705 | $5,940,249 | $1,427,003 | $1,379,370 | 1 | $5,940,249 |
About BR-Orville L Jones
Based on IRS filings
BR-Orville L Jones is a public charity, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $27.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.5M. Net investment income was $1.0M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
BR-Orville L Jones's only listed officer is BNY Mellon N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
BNY Mellon N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$30K (2020) → $37K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $37K, to BNY Mellon N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about BR-Orville L Jones
How much does BR-Orville L Jones give each year?
BR-Orville L Jones gave $1.5M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 1 grant.
How large is BR-Orville L Jones?
BR-Orville L Jones reported $27.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
Where does BR-Orville L Jones operate?
BR-Orville L Jones has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is BR-Orville L Jones's EIN?
BR-Orville L Jones's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6501252. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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