Dennis M Jones Family Foundation
The Dennis M Jones Family Foundation is a private independent foundation established in 1998 in Missouri and granted tax-exempt status in 2000. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, the foundation operates as a family foundation focused on philanthropic grantmaking.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$3.4M
+22.1% YoY
Grant Count
34
+9.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$100K
+11.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation gives primarily for education and social services. The foundation has been noted for supporting charitable causes, including the "100 neediest cases" initiative.
Grantmaking
The foundation is an active grantmaker with significant annual giving. In 2023, the foundation made 33 grants totaling $2,790,000 in charitable distributions.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in St. Louis, Missouri and appears to focus grantmaking in the St. Louis area and Missouri region.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of the 2023 fiscal year:
- Total Assets: $36,715,814
- Total Annual Giving: $2,790,000
- Total Revenues: $6,007,813
- Total Expenses: $3,350,397
- Investment Income: $1,541,727
- Total Liabilities: $0
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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
160 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital Foundation ($500,000), Connections to Success ($360,000), American National Red Cross ($300,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $300,000 |
| CARDINAL GLENNON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION ST LOUIS, MO | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500,000 |
| CONNECTIONS TO SUCCESS ST CHARLES, MO | GENERAL SUPPORT | $360,000 |
| DUO DOGS ST LOUIS, MO | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| DRAFT DBA SEGS4VET ST LOUIS, MO | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| FOCUS MARINES FOUNDATION BALLWIN, MO | GENERAL SUPPORT | $110,000 |
| FOREST PARK FOREVER ST LOUIS, MO | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| FOSTER CARE COALITION ST LOUIS, MO | GENERAL SUPPORT | $120,000 |
| GIRLS IN THE KNOW ST LOUIS, MO | GENERAL SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| GRADITUDE HOUSE ST LOUIS, MO | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is administered by Franz J & D Jones Jr as co-trustees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| J DENISE FRANZ | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DENNIS M JONES | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Dennis M Jones Family Foundation fund?
The foundation gives primarily for education and social services. The foundation has been noted for supporting charitable causes, including the "100 neediest cases" initiative.
How do I apply for a grant from Dennis M Jones Family Foundation?
The foundation is an active grantmaker with significant annual giving. In 2023, the foundation made 33 grants totaling $2,790,000 in charitable distributions. Recent notable grants include: • Lift For Life Academy: $300,000 • American National Red Cross: $232,500 • Foster Care Coalition Of Greater St Louis: $180,000 The foundation also made approximately 23 additional grants in 2023 totaling $1,797,500.
Where does Dennis M Jones Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation is based in St. Louis, Missouri and appears to focus grantmaking in the St. Louis area and Missouri region.
What size grants does Dennis M Jones Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Dennis M Jones Family Foundation awarded 34 grants totaling $3.4M — an average of about $100K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Dennis M Jones Family Foundation's EIN?
Dennis M Jones Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6786094. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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