Cyrus W & Amy F Jones &
Cyrus W & Amy F Jones & is a private foundation based in Fairfield, Connecticut. Its 2025 grants supported charitable organizations, primarily in Connecticut, with funding recorded for operations, programs, and general purposes.
Cyrus W & Amy F Jones & at a glance
In short: Cyrus W & Amy F Jones & gave $201K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Connecticut. 4% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $201,000
- +6.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,040
- +6.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $3,547,567
- -1.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (1 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (93% 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 Cyrus W & Amy F Jones &
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Tellalianfray375 Commerce Dr 320, Fairfield, CT 06825
Phone: (203) 880-9275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cyrus W & Amy F Jones & funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Greater Bridgeport Symphony ($34K). Together the top 10 received $139K.
Grant Size Distribution
129 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 129 grants of 129 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut and 7% to recipients in New York. Many listed Connecticut recipients are in Bridgeport and Fairfield.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Cyrus W & Amy F Jones & open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 25 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 96% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $126K (2020) to $215K (2022). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $201K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Bridgeport Symphony Bridgeport, CT | Operations | $34,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Operations | $15,000 |
| Greater Connecticut Youth Orchestra Fairfield, CT | Operations | $14,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of Western CT Bridgeport, CT | Operations | $12,000 |
| Homes for the Brave Bridgeport, CT | Operations | $12,000 |
| Mikey's Way Foundation Fairfield, CT | Programs | $12,000 |
| The Klein Memorial Auditorium Foundation (KTA) Bridgeport, CT | Operations | $12,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Fairfield County Bridgeport, CT | Operations | $10,000 |
| Olivet Congregational Church Bridgeport, CT | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Samuel P Senior Memorial Park Inc Easton, CT | Operations | $8,000 |
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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 | $3,547,567 | $293,324 | $342,693 | $201,000 | 25 | $293,342 | $251,567 | $339,414 |
| 2024 | $3,593,439 | $216,996 | $331,136 | $189,000 | 25 | $280,906 | $174,045 | $284,529 |
| 2023 | $3,713,566 | $389,869 | $319,829 | $180,000 | 24 | $272,003 | $342,043 | $258,899 |
| 2022 | $3,645,213 | $416,694 | $356,566 | $215,000 | 28 | $307,451 | $367,576 | $278,142 |
| 2021 | $3,584,998 | $522,314 | $297,687 | $155,500 | 27 | — | $472,504 | $276,683 |
| 2020 | $3,356,207 | $481,934 | $269,211 | $125,500 | 28 | — | $430,456 | $220,000 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cyrus W & Amy F Jones & reported a distributable amount of $339K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including music and the arts, social services, housing, and assistance for people with disabilities. For example, Mikey’s Way Foundation says it enriches the lives of children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses; Catholic Charities of Fairfield County says it helps people in need through supportive services; and Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation says it promotes independence for blind people by providing guide dogs. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $201,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $34,000, with a median of $6,000. Its largest grants included $34,000 to Greater Bridgeport Symphony for operations, $15,000 to Tunnel to Towers Foundation for operations, and $14,000 to Greater Connecticut Youth Orchestra for operations. Other notable grants included $12,000 each to Goodwill Industries of Western CT for operations, Homes for the Brave for operations, Mikey’s Way Foundation for programs, and The Klein Memorial Auditorium Foundation for operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists:
- Alexander R Nestor — Trustee-Vice President & S
- Aram H Tellalian III — Trustee-Vice President
- Robert S Tellalian Jr — Trustee-President & Treasu
Cyrus W & Amy F Jones & is led by Robert S. Tellalian Jr., Trustee-President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert S. Tellalian Jr.
Trustee-President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$33K (2020) → $33K (2025)
Alexander R. Nestor
Trustee-Vice President & S
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$33K (2020) → $33K (2025)
Aram H. Tellalian III
Trustee-Vice President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$16K (2020) → $16K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $33K, to Alexander R Nestor (Trustee-Vice President & S). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Cyrus W & Amy F Jones &
How much does Cyrus W & Amy F Jones & give each year?
Cyrus W & Amy F Jones & gave $201K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $189K across 25 grants.
What is Cyrus W & Amy F Jones &'s typical grant size?
Cyrus W & Amy F Jones &'s median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $8,040, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cyrus W & Amy F Jones & that year got $5K on average.
Where does Cyrus W & Amy F Jones & give grants?
Cyrus W & Amy F Jones & gives mostly in Connecticut: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bridgeport, CT (14 grants), Fairfield, CT (3 grants), Easton, CT (2 grants) and Trumbull, CT (2 grants).
Does Cyrus W & Amy F Jones & give general operating support?
Occasionally: 4% of Cyrus W & Amy F Jones &'s 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (15 grants) and "Programs" (4 grants).
Who are Cyrus W & Amy F Jones &'s largest grantees?
Cyrus W & Amy F Jones &'s largest 2025 grantees include Greater Bridgeport Symphony ($34,000), Tunnel to Towers Foundation ($15,000) and Greater Connecticut Youth Orchestra ($14,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Cyrus W & Amy F Jones &?
Cyrus W & Amy F Jones & reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $293K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $339K (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 Cyrus W & Amy F Jones & fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including music and the arts, social services, housing, and assistance for people with disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cyrus W & Amy F Jones &?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cyrus W & Amy F Jones &'s EIN?
Cyrus W & Amy F Jones &'s EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-0943204. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Cyrus W & Amy F Jones & 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Cyrus W & Amy F Jones & funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/cyrus-w-and-amy-f-jones-and-morg_d2ce58b5dca44731a2aa4a25116c7582
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