Frederick H Jones
Frederick H Jones is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $151K. Net investment income was $204K.
Frederick H Jones at a glance
In short: Frederick H Jones gave $151K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $150,943
- +15.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,157
- +15.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $24,906
- Total assets
- $2,681,363
- +1.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Frederick H Jones funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Trustees of Phillips Academy ($50K). Together the top 6 received $151K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 30 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Frederick H Jones gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2023) to $160K (2022). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $151K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees of Phillips Academy Andover, MA | Unrestricted General | $49,810 |
| Northfield Mount Hermon School Mount Hermon, MA | Unrestricted General | $24,906 |
| Wider Church Ministries Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted General | $24,906 |
| YMCA of the USA Chicago, IL | Unrestricted General | $24,906 |
| Justice and Witness Ministries Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted General | $24,906 |
| South Church in Andover Andover, MA | Unrestricted General | $1,509 |
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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 | $2,681,363 | $235,397 | $198,103 | $150,943 | 6 | $168,064 | $204,426 | $157,882 |
| 2024 | $2,631,769 | $113,366 | $172,135 | $130,318 | 6 | $146,250 | $80,634 | $148,775 |
| 2023 | $2,608,079 | $-1,842 | $151,016 | $100,444 | 6 | $115,332 | $35,259 | $138,499 |
| 2022 | $2,699,021 | $520,801 | $203,630 | $160,414 | 6 | $176,319 | $491,151 | $144,631 |
| 2021 | $2,826,538 | $191,228 | $188,995 | $140,228 | 6 | — | $165,287 | $159,550 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Frederick H Jones reported a distributable amount of $158K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Frederick H Jones's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$37K (2021) → $40K (2025)
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 $40K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Frederick H Jones
How much does Frederick H Jones give each year?
Frederick H Jones gave $151K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $130K across 6 grants.
What is Frederick H Jones's typical grant size?
Frederick H Jones's median grant in 2025 was $24,906, and its average grant was $25,157, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Frederick H Jones give grants?
Frederick H Jones gives mostly in Massachusetts: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Ohio (33%) and Illinois (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Andover, MA (2 grants) and Cleveland, OH (2 grants).
Does Frederick H Jones give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Frederick H Jones's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Frederick H Jones's largest grantees?
Frederick H Jones's largest 2025 grantees include Trustees of Phillips Academy ($49,810), Northfield Mount Hermon School ($24,906) and Wider Church Ministries ($24,906), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Frederick H Jones?
Frederick H Jones reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $168K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $158K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Frederick H Jones's EIN?
Frederick H Jones's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6009000. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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