Fred Jones Family Foundation logo

Fred Jones Family Foundation

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK EIN: 20-3110536 Website

The Fred Jones Family Foundation is a private independent foundation based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Founded by Fred and Mary Eddy Jones, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to philanthropic giving in central Oklahoma. Fred Jones was the founder of Fred Jones Manufacturing Co., which became the largest Ford Authorized Reconditioner in the United States.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$8.4M

+3.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$368K

-18.1% YoY

Grant Count

98

+27.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

-35.6% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Mission: The foundation is dedicated to supporting 501(c)(3) organizations that increase the quality of life in central Oklahoma through projects dedicated to cultural growth and beautification.

Vision: The foundation envisions Central Oklahoma being known for its high quality of life enhanced and enriched by creativity and innovation, attracting the best and brightest talent to the state.

Primary Focus Areas:

  • Arts and culture
  • Beautification
  • Education
  • General operating and program support
  • Special events

Grantmaking

The foundation annually awards the **Mary Eddy Jones Signature Gift**, a $75,000 grant supporting the mission of a central Oklahoma nonprofit. This grant was created in honor of the late Mary Eddy Jones to continue her legacy.

Grant Range

s & Activity:**

Ready to take the next step with Fred Jones Family Foundation?

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Central Oklahoma, with emphasis on Oklahoma City and surrounding areas.

Grant Distribution by State

12states
+4 more states

Cities

DallasDenverDetroitEdmondGuthrieHighland ParkHonoluluHoustonIndian WellsJonesLa JollaMemphisMidvaleNashvilleNew YorkNormanOklahoma CityPasadenaRancho MirageSouth Kortright

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

  • Total Assets: $8.41 million
  • Total Liabilities: $0
  • Revenue: $238,000
  • Expenses: $424,000

As of 2023:

  • Total Assets: $8.13 million
  • Total Giving: $490,121
  • Total Expenses: $498,309

Tax Status: Tax-exempt since August 2005 (EIN: 20-3110536)

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$137K$274K$411K$548K2021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$8,410,860$8,130,374$8,045,974
Revenue$237,805$-1,036$303,279
Expenses$423,539$498,309$431,550
Qualifying Distributions$411,749$490,121$425,252
Net Investment Income$187,400$168,348$371,451
Distributable Amount$407,380$399,335$445,078

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$112K$225K$337K$449K73 grants202175 grants202277 grants202398 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

ALLIED ARTS$20KUNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ME…$15KCOMMUNITIES FOUNDATION O…$8KBLAZE'S TRIBUTE EQUINE R…$8KUNITED WAY OF CENTRAL OK…$6KDOWNTOWN OKC INITIATIVES$5KVANDERBILT UNIVERSITY$5KVANDERBILT UNIVERSITY$5KOKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY$5KEISENHOWER MEDICAL CENTER$5K

Grant Size Distribution

200 grants across all recorded years

198<$50K2$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Fred Jones Family Foundation

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for .

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Board Members:

  • Kirkland Hall (Chairman/President/Director)
  • Fred Jones Hall (Vice President/Director)
  • Brooks Hall Jr. (Vice President/Director)
  • Wendy Smith House (Vice President/Assistant Secretary)
  • Debra Melott (Treasurer)
  • Nikki Henley (Secretary)
  • Maguire Hall Thomas (Director)
  • Frederick J. Hall IV (Director)
  • Allison C. Hall (Director)
  • Brooks J. Hall (Director)

All board members serve on a volunteer basis with no compensation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
KIRKLAND HALLCHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR5
FRED JONES HALLVICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR5
BROOKS HALL JRVICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR5
WENDY SMITH HOUSEVICE PRESIDENT/ASST SECRETARY10
NIKKI HENLEYTREASURER/SECRETARY5
MAGUIRE HALL THOMASDIRECTOR5
FREDERICK J HALL IVDIRECTOR5
ALLISON C HALLDIRECTOR5
BROOKS J HALLDIRECTOR5
ROBERT A HALLDIRECTOR5
BRYAN K HALLDIRECTOR5
KENDALL C HALLDIRECTOR5
PAM FRANKASSISTANT TREASURER5

Contact Information

  • Address: 9225 Lake Hefner Parkway, Suite 200, Oklahoma City, OK 73120-2061
  • Phone: 405-231-2400
  • Website: fredjonesfamilyfoundation.com

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

What could you do with Fred Jones Family Foundation on Grantable?

  • Assess strategic fit with your organization
  • Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
  • Find open RFPs from this funder
  • Monitor for new funding opportunities