John Allen Jones Family Charitable Foundation
JOHN ALLEN JONES FAMILY CHARITABLE is a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based private foundation. Its 2020 filing is marked as a final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
John Allen Jones Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: John Allen Jones Family Charitable Foundation gave $148K across 23 grants in 2020 (avg $6K), top state New York. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $148,000
- +114.8% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 23
- +64.3% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $6,435
- +30.8% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- New York (28% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
How to apply to John Allen Jones Family Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; its filing says it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing is marked as a final return, so this should not be read as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 311 Queen St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Phone: (917) 637-3619
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John Allen Jones Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was United Negro College Fund ($25K). Together the top 10 received $106K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2020 grant dollars were distributed among organizations in multiple states and Washington, DC. The largest reported shares went to New York (28%), DC (27%), California (18%), Wisconsin (13%), and Colorado (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John Allen Jones Family Charitable Foundation gives
- 48% of 2020 grantees were also funded in 2019. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020). 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 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $69K (2019) to $148K (2020). In 2020 it made 23 grants totaling $148K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Negro College Fund Washington, DC | Charitable Gift | $25,000 |
| Camfed USA San Francisco, CA | Charitable Gift | $22,500 |
| Royal Oak Foundation New York, NY | Charitable Gift | $10,000 |
| United Way of Dane County Madison, WI | Charitable Gift | $10,000 |
| Cool Earth Action Brooklyn, NY | Charitable Gift | $9,500 |
| International Rescue Committee New York, NY | Charitable Gift | $7,500 |
| Women for Women Intl Washington, DC | Charitable Gift | $6,000 |
| Camp Manitowish Boulder Juction, WI | Charitable Gift | $5,000 |
| Clean Air Task Force Carbondale, IL | Charitable Gift | $5,000 |
| Clean Energy Innovation Program Washington, DC | Charitable Gift | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $-75,551 | $158,992 | $148,000 | 23 | — | $5,243 |
| 2019 | $234,543 | $38,195 | $69,962 | $68,900 | 14 | $37,133 | $10,362 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John Allen Jones Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2020 — 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 2020 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the United Negro College Fund says it works to build a pipeline of under-represented students who become college graduates and to help its member institutions move students through college. The International Rescue Committee describes its work as responding to humanitarian crises and helping people affected by conflict and disaster survive and recover. The Coalition for Rainforest Nations says it seeks to advance forest stewardship, biodiversity conservation, and climate stability. The Trevor Project states that its mission is to end suicide among LGBTQ+ young people.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $148,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest awards included $25,000 to the United Negro College Fund, $22,500 to CAMFED USA, $10,000 each to the Royal Oak Foundation and United Way of Dane County, and $9,500 to Cool Earth Action.
The filing states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations and that the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Bonnie S. Jones was listed as trustee on the 2020 filing.
John Allen Jones Family Charitable Foundation is led by Bonnie S. Jones, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Bonnie S. Jones
Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 John Allen Jones Family Charitable Foundation
How much does John Allen Jones Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
John Allen Jones Family Charitable Foundation gave $148K across 23 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $69K across 14 grants.
What is John Allen Jones Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
John Allen Jones Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,435, across 23 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John Allen Jones Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
John Allen Jones Family Charitable Foundation's top state is New York, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (27%) and California (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does John Allen Jones Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on John Allen Jones Family Charitable Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Gift" (23 grants).
Who are John Allen Jones Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
John Allen Jones Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include United Negro College Fund ($25,000), Camfed USA ($22,500) and Royal Oak Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does John Allen Jones Family Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John Allen Jones Family Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; its filing says it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is John Allen Jones Family Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, John Allen Jones Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is John Allen Jones Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
John Allen Jones Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-6540455. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Does John Allen Jones Family Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 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 2019 (received by the IRS April 2, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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