Gene & Jerry Jones Family
Gene & Jerry Jones Family is a private foundation based in Frisco, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports one grant, for general purposes, to a recipient listed as “SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE” in Frisco.
Gene & Jerry Jones Family at a glance
In short: Gene & Jerry Jones Family gave $8.3M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $8.3M), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,266,959
- +12.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,266,959
- +12.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,266,959
- Total assets
- $3,389,087
- +6.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Gene & Jerry Jones Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: One Cowboys Way, Frisco, TX 75034
Phone: (972) 497-4900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gene & Jerry Jones Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 81 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to a recipient in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Gene & Jerry Jones Family gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.1M (2020) to $9.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $8.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached Schedule Frisco, TX | General Purpose | $8,266,959 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,389,087 | $9,157,957 | $8,955,073 | $8,266,959 | 1 | $8,955,073 | $6,902 |
| 2023 | $3,186,203 | $7,573,453 | $7,807,550 | $7,336,844 | 1 | $7,807,550 | $12,987 |
| 2022 | $3,471,024 | $9,951,553 | $9,567,314 | $9,151,035 | 1 | $9,567,314 | $15,478 |
| 2021 | $3,095,461 | $7,273,707 | $8,078,809 | $7,843,885 | 1 | $8,078,809 | $29,489 |
| 2020 | $3,841,163 | $4,009,599 | $3,198,998 | $3,104,006 | 77 | — | $28,070 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gene & Jerry Jones Family reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported one grant in each of the three filing years shown: $8,266,959 in 2024, $7,336,844 in 2023, and $9,151,035 in 2022. In 2024, its sole listed grant was $8,266,959, with the purpose stated as “GENERAL PURPOSE”; the recipient was listed as “SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE” in Frisco, Texas.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Charlotte Jones as president; Jerral W. Jones and John Stephen Jones as vice-presidents; Jerral W. Jones Jr. as secretary; Thomas Walker, Connie Toevs, and George Mitchell as assistant treasurers; and Jason Cohen as assistant secretary.
Gene & Jerry Jones Family is led by Charlotte Jones, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charlotte Jones
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Connie Toevs
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
George Mitchell
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jason Cohen
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jerral W. Jones
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jerral W. Jones Jr.
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Stephen Jones
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas L. Walker
Assistant Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer → Treasurer & Assistant Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer & Assistant Treasurer → Assistant Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Charlotte Jones Anderson (2020) — President
- Former: David Frey (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Gene & Jerry Jones Family
How much does Gene & Jerry Jones Family give each year?
Gene & Jerry Jones Family gave $8.3M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7.3M across 1 grant.
How large is Gene & Jerry Jones Family?
Gene & Jerry Jones Family reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Gene & Jerry Jones Family?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Gene & Jerry Jones Family make grants?
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to a recipient in Texas.
What is Gene & Jerry Jones Family's EIN?
Gene & Jerry Jones Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2808490. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Gene & Jerry Jones Family 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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