C E and S Foundation Inc
C.E. and S. Foundation Inc is a family foundation established in 1984 in Florida and currently based in Louisville, Kentucky. The foundation is a 501(c)(3) private foundation that focuses on education, global competency, and the urban environment, with a particular emphasis on enhancing living conditions and prospects for identifiable people in the communities it serves.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$77.3M
+3.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.5M
+3.7% YoY
Grant Count
59
-13.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$77K
+19.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: The C.E. and S. Foundation identifies, funds, and nurtures initiatives to enhance the living conditions and prospects of identifiable people to promote the flourishing of the communities we serve.
Areas of Focus: The foundation invests in five key areas essential to education achievement:
- Caregiver Engagement
- Social Emotional Support (Birth through Grade 12)
- Academic Support (Kindergarten through Grade 12)
- Family and Household Stability
- Postsecondary Education Success
Grantmaking Emphasis:
- Strengthening trusted partner organizations
- Strengthening collaboration and transition points along education pathways
- Empowering local voice to advocate for policy change
Grantmaking
The foundation utilizes a structured approach to grantmaking that includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily serves Louisville, Kentucky and surrounding communities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $74,663,120
- Total Revenues: $2,318,995
- Total Expenses: $5,155,325
- Total Grants Made: $3,198,644
- Number of Employees: 4
Contact Information:
- Address: 101 S 5th St Ste 1650, Louisville, KY 40202-3122
- Telephone: 502-583-0546
- Website: CESFOUNDATION.COM
- EIN: 59-2466943
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $77,295,552 | $74,663,120 | $71,830,360 |
| Revenue | $3,723,414 | $2,318,995 | $40,434,993 |
| Expenses | $4,826,026 | $5,155,325 | $35,714,914 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $5,342,322 | $5,132,743 | $4,850,720 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,128,795 | $1,343,065 | $405,904 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,751,538 | $3,590,406 | $3,823,678 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from C E and S Foundation Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is supported by David A. Jones and operates with a staff of 4 employees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAROL L JONES | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| MATTHEW L JONES | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| TESS P MCNAIR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SECRETARY | 50 | $280,000 |
| DAVID A JONES JR | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| SARA KELLEY | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| MARY GWEN WHEELER | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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