Charles H Jones Family Foundation
The Charles H. Jones Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Macon, Georgia. Founded by Charles H. Jones in 1986, it provides grants to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations for high-impact work that improves communities, with stated interests in education, religious, and civic endeavors.
Key facts about Charles H Jones Family Foundation
In short: Charles H Jones Family Foundation gave $993K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $110K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 58-1678452
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $993,450
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- Average grant
- $110,383
- Median grant
- $45,000
- Total assets
- $25,883,714
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$25.9M
+4.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$993K
+23.7% YoY
Grant Count
9
+12.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$110K
+10.0% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles H Jones Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
How Charles H Jones Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 38% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support qualified 501(c)(3) organizations in Middle Georgia that achieve high-impact results in improving the overall community through education, religious, and civic endeavors. Its guidelines emphasize projects with measurable, lasting results and evidence of effectiveness in both the short and long term.
Its 2025 grants included organizations with varied community missions. Flint Riverkeeper says its mission is to restore and preserve the Flint River watershed’s habitat, water quality, and flow. The Otis Redding Foundation says it empowers, enriches, and motivates young people through music, writing, and instrumentation programs. The Macon Civic Club says it promotes business and social ties among members and interest in worthwhile civic undertakings.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 9 grants totaling $993,450. Grant amounts ranged from $450 to $545,000, with a median of $45,000. The largest awards were $545,000 to First Presbyterian Church of Macon, $200,000 to The Arc Macon, and $100,000 to the Community Foundation of Central Georgia. Each was listed for general support.
How to Apply
beginning with a 1–2 page Letter of Intent, followed by a complete proposal. Its instructions call for five copies and required forms and attachments, including a cover sheet, full proposal narrative, budget materials, diversity data form, and specified organizational documents. The website says the foundation may request additional information, an interview, or a site visit.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that its grants benefit Middle Georgia or organizations deeply connected to the region, and that it has a strong preference for Middle Georgia nonprofits. In 2025, all reported grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $462K (2021) to $993K (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $993K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was First Presbyterian Church ($545K). Together the top 9 received $993K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 56 (71%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Church Macon, GA | General Support | $545,000 |
| The Arc Macon Macon, GA | General Support | $200,000 |
| Community Foundation of Central GA Macon, GA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Flint Riverkeeper Macon, GA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Macon RBI Club Macon, GA | General Support | $45,000 |
| Macon Water Alliance Macon, GA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Otis Redding Foundation Macon, GA | General Support | $20,000 |
| 100 Black Men Macon-Middle Georgia Macon, GA | General Support | $13,000 |
| Macon Civic Club Macon, GA | General Support | $450 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,883,714 | $1,152,855 | $1,620,803 | $993,450 |
| 2024 | $24,855,161 | $2,295,788 | $1,125,198 | $803,000 |
| 2023 | $22,722,260 | $5,385,386 | $1,047,819 | $810,678 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $25,883,714 | $24,855,161 | $22,722,260 |
| Revenue | $1,152,855 | $2,295,788 | $5,385,386 |
| Expenses | $1,620,803 | $1,125,198 | $1,047,819 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,085,783 | $827,000 | $823,178 |
| Net Investment Income | $254,884 | $1,980,034 | $4,486,859 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,113,662 | $1,003,616 | $832,151 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s website identifies Dwight Jones as its chairman and president and lists Dwight Jones, Tracy Jones, and John Kitchens as board members. Its 2025 filing lists Dwight C. Jones, John Kitchens, Tracy Jones, Connor Jones, and Barron Jones as directors.
Charles H Jones Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dwight C. Jones
Director
On filings since 2021
$8K (2021) → $66K (2025)
John Kitchens
Director
On filings since 2021
$8K (2021) → $8K (2025)
Tracy Jones
Director
On filings since 2021
$8K (2021) → $8K (2025)
Connor Jones
Director
On filings since 2022
$2K (2022) → $6K (2025)
Barron Jones
Director
New on the 2025 filing
$4K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lindsey Crosby (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $66K, to Dwight C Jones (Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Application contact: Dwight C Jones
Mailing address: PO Box 27086, Macon, GA 31221
Phone: (478) 741-2520
Website: https://thejonesfamilyfoundation.org
Frequently asked questions about Charles H Jones Family Foundation
How much does Charles H Jones Family Foundation give each year?
Charles H Jones Family Foundation gave $993K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $803K across 8 grants.
What is Charles H Jones Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Charles H Jones Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $45,000, and its average grant was $110,383, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Charles H Jones Family Foundation give grants?
Charles H Jones Family Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Macon, GA (9 grants).
Does Charles H Jones Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Charles H Jones Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Charles H Jones Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Charles H Jones Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include First Presbyterian Church ($545,000), The Arc Macon ($200,000) and Community Foundation of Central GA ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Charles H Jones Family Foundation?
Charles H Jones Family Foundation reported $25.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Charles H Jones Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support qualified 501(c)(3) organizations in Middle Georgia that achieve high-impact results in improving the overall community through education, religious, and civic endeavors. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles H Jones Family Foundation?
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Charles H Jones Family Foundation's EIN?
Charles H Jones Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1678452. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Charles H Jones Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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