Jeffrey and Margaret Jones Family
Jeffrey and Margaret Jones Family is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving $820,000 through 10 grants to charitable organizations.
Jeffrey and Margaret Jones Family at a glance
In short: Jeffrey and Margaret Jones Family gave $820K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $82K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $820,000
- -46.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $82,000
- -62.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $1,476,982
- -29.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (55% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Jeffrey and Margaret Jones Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 333 W Wacker Drive 1700, Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: (312) 332-1111
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jeffrey and Margaret Jones Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Indiana University Foundation - Jerry F Tardy Center ($300K). Together the top 10 received $820K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 17 (41%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed by recipient state as follows: Indiana 55%, North Carolina 26%, Georgia 6%, Colorado 6%, and Virginia 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Jeffrey and Margaret Jones Family gives
- 20% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 856% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $820K (2025) to $1.5M (2024). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $820K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana University Foundation - Jerry F Tardy Center Bloomington, IN | General Purposes | $300,000 |
| Trans World Radio (TWR) Cary, NC | General Purposes | $210,000 |
| Cynisca Cycling Inc Bloomington, IN | General Purposes | $100,000 |
| The Carter Center Atlanta, GA | General Purposes | $50,000 |
| USA Cycling Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | General Purposes | $50,000 |
| Wheeler Mission - Bloomington Indianapolis, IN | General Purposes | $50,000 |
| Chill Foundation Burlington, VA | General Purposes | $30,000 |
| American Red Cross - California Wildfires Washington, DC | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Serge - Will Reed Fund Jenkintown, PA | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| The New York City Leadership Center Inc - Movementorg Winchester, VA | General Purposes | $10,000 |
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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 | $1,476,982 | $206,572 | $835,748 | $820,000 | 10 | $820,000 | $190,824 | $95,752 |
| 2024 | $2,106,158 | $2,081,551 | $1,559,299 | $1,537,000 | 7 | $1,537,015 | $65,665 | $90,284 |
| 2023 | $1,583,906 | $1,584,461 | $555 | — | — | — | $230,102 | $5,821 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jeffrey and Margaret Jones Family reported a distributable amount of $96K 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 grants went to organizations including a university foundation, cycling organizations, a humanitarian organization, and a mission organization; each grant was designated for general purposes.
One recipient, Cynisca Cycling Inc., describes its mission as identifying, developing, and supporting dedicated young athletes as they progress through the elite ranks of professional cycling. That is the grantee’s stated mission, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $820,000 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $300,000, with a median grant of $50,000. The largest grants included $300,000 to Indiana University Foundation - Jerry F Tardy Center, $210,000 to Trans World Radio, and $100,000 to Cynisca Cycling Inc. Other listed grants included $50,000 each to The Carter Center, USA Cycling Foundation, and Wheeler Mission - Bloomington.
In 2024, the foundation reported $1,537,000 in grants through 7 grants. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 10 grants totaling $820,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jeffrey C Jones and Margaret Jones as trustees.
Jeffrey and Margaret Jones Family's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeffrey C. Jones
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Jones
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Jeffrey and Margaret Jones Family
How much does Jeffrey and Margaret Jones Family give each year?
Jeffrey and Margaret Jones Family gave $820K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.5M across 7 grants.
What is Jeffrey and Margaret Jones Family's typical grant size?
Jeffrey and Margaret Jones Family's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $82,000, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jeffrey and Margaret Jones Family give grants?
Jeffrey and Margaret Jones Family gives mostly in Indiana: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (26%) and Georgia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bloomington, IN (2 grants).
Does Jeffrey and Margaret Jones Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Jeffrey and Margaret Jones Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jeffrey and Margaret Jones Family's largest grantees?
Jeffrey and Margaret Jones Family's largest 2025 grantees include Indiana University Foundation - Jerry F Tardy Center ($300,000), Trans World Radio (TWR) ($210,000) and Cynisca Cycling Inc ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jeffrey and Margaret Jones Family?
Jeffrey and Margaret Jones Family reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $820K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $96K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jeffrey and Margaret Jones Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including a university foundation, cycling organizations, a humanitarian organization, and a mission organization; each grant was designated for general purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jeffrey and Margaret Jones Family?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jeffrey and Margaret Jones Family's EIN?
Jeffrey and Margaret Jones Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3848212. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Jeffrey and Margaret 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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