Eugenie & Joseph Jones Family Foundation
The Eugenie & Joseph Jones Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New Orleans, Louisiana. In 2025, it made 52 grants totaling $1,024,417, supporting organizations that included schools, cultural and nature organizations, and food and human-services nonprofits.
Eugenie & Joseph Jones Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Eugenie & Joseph Jones Family Foundation gave $1.0M across 52 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Louisiana. 35% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,024,417
- +3.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 52
- +2.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,700
- +1.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $15,904,956
- -5.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (18 of 52, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (97% 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 Eugenie & Joseph Jones Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing directs applicants to contact Ms Dora Luckette, identified there as “co Jones Family Fo,” and submit the applying organization’s name, address, contact information, and IRS 501(c)(3) number; a brief description of the organization’s purpose; the reason for the request and amount requested; and what the organization intends to achieve if funded. The filing states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- Submit by the 15th day of the month before the scheduled meeting.
- Deadline
- Submit by the 15th day of the month before the scheduled meeting.
- Contact
Application contact: Ms Dora Luckette Co Jones Family Fo
Mailing address: 835 Union Street Suite 333, New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: (504) 584-1511
Email: dluckette@canalbarge.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Eugenie & Joseph Jones Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Delta Christian School DBA Tallulah Academy ($125K). Together the top 10 received $557K.
Grant Size Distribution
272 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 242 grants of 272 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana, with 1% each going to recipients in Iowa and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 52 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Eugenie & Joseph Jones Family Foundation open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 18 of 52 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 40% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $993K (2024) to $1.3M (2022). In 2025 it made 52 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delta Christian School DBA Tallulah Academy Tallulah, LA | To fulfill exempt purpose | $125,000 |
| Louise McGehee School New Orleans, LA | To fulfill exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Audubon Nature Institute New Orleans, LA | To fulfill exempt purpose | $62,500 |
| St George's Episcopal School New Orleans, LA | To fulfill exempt purpose | $56,250 |
| Trinity Episcopal Church New Orleans, LA | To fulfill exempt purpose | $43,334 |
| Raphael Village New Orleans, LA | To fulfill exempt purpose | $40,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Louisiana New Orleans, LA | To fulfill exempt purpose | $40,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank New Orleans, LA | To fulfill exempt purpose | $40,000 |
| Bureau of Governmental Research New Orleans, LA | To fulfill exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Historic New Orleans Collection New Orleans, LA | To fulfill exempt purpose | $25,000 |
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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 | $15,904,956 | $315,717 | $1,235,468 | $1,024,417 | 52 | $1,113,751 | $377,698 | $941,092 |
| 2024 | $16,824,707 | $-364,138 | $1,208,854 | $993,000 | 51 | $1,080,364 | $381,365 | $1,001,204 |
| 2023 | $18,397,699 | $-90,459 | $1,296,033 | $1,080,000 | 57 | $1,166,515 | $356,785 | $1,019,061 |
| 2022 | $19,784,191 | $1,158,472 | $1,576,021 | $1,310,000 | 55 | $1,395,547 | $1,158,472 | $1,052,585 |
| 2021 | $20,201,740 | $1,975,826 | $1,363,803 | $1,112,000 | 57 | $1,193,878 | $1,975,826 | $1,280,883 |
| 2020 | $19,589,717 | $775,454 | $1,461,682 | $1,241,500 | 61 | — | $775,454 | $1,099,209 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eugenie & Joseph Jones Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $941K 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 grantees illustrate a range of supported work. Raphael Village says its mission is to support people with disabilities through education, vocational training, supported employment, and residential community living. The Bureau of Governmental Research describes itself as an independent research organization focused on informed public policymaking and effective use of public resources in the New Orleans metropolitan area. Other grantees include Live Oak Wilderness Camp, whose stated mission includes year-round camp experiences and leadership development for New Orleans children, and Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré, which says it provides theatrical productions and programming for the region.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 52 grants totaling $1,024,417. Grants ranged from $200 to $125,000, with a median of $12,500. Among the largest awards were $125,000 to Delta Christian School DBA Tallulah Academy, $100,000 to Louise McGehee School, $62,500 to Audubon Nature Institute, and $56,250 to St George's Episcopal School. Other notable awards included $40,000 each to Raphael Village, Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Louisiana, and Second Harvest Food Bank; and $25,000 each to the Bureau of Governmental Research, Historic New Orleans Collection, and New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Susan J Gundlach as president; Elaine F Jones as secretary/treasurer; and Sally H Lapeyre, Miriam H Lindner, and Susan L Stall as trustees.
Eugenie & Joseph Jones Family Foundation is led by Susan J Gundlach, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Susan J Gundlach
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan L Stall
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Miriam H Lindner
Trustee
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sally H Lapeyre
Trustee
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elaine F Jones
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Eugenie H Sloss (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: James M Huger (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Deborah H Valentine (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Melissa D Steiner (2020–2022) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about Eugenie & Joseph Jones Family Foundation
How much does Eugenie & Joseph Jones Family Foundation give each year?
Eugenie & Joseph Jones Family Foundation gave $1.0M across 52 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $993K across 51 grants.
What is Eugenie & Joseph Jones Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Eugenie & Joseph Jones Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $12,500, and its average grant was $19,700, across 52 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Eugenie & Joseph Jones Family Foundation that year got $18K on average.
Where does Eugenie & Joseph Jones Family Foundation give grants?
Eugenie & Joseph Jones Family Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New Orleans, LA (41 grants) and Metairie, LA (3 grants).
Who are Eugenie & Joseph Jones Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Eugenie & Joseph Jones Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Delta Christian School DBA Tallulah Academy ($125,000), Louise McGehee School ($100,000) and Audubon Nature Institute ($62,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Eugenie & Joseph Jones Family Foundation?
Eugenie & Joseph Jones Family Foundation reported $15.9M 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 $941K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Eugenie & Joseph Jones Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees illustrate a range of supported work. Raphael Village says its mission is to support people with disabilities through education, vocational training, supported employment, and residential community living. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Eugenie & Joseph Jones Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Eugenie & Joseph Jones Family Foundation's EIN?
Eugenie & Joseph Jones Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-0507534. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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