John M and Arnold S Jones Family FD
The John M and Arnold S Jones Family FD is a private foundation based in Greeneville, Tennessee. In its 2024 filing, it reported giving $40,700 through 12 grants, with listed recipients located in Tennessee.
John M and Arnold S Jones Family FD at a glance
In short: John M and Arnold S Jones Family FD gave $41K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Tennessee. 55% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $40,700
- +23.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,392
- +23.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $435,791
- +1.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (6 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John M and Arnold S Jones Family FD
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts applications by letter to Gregg K Jones. The filing states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- December 15; the filing does not specify a year for this deadline.
- Deadline
- December 15; the filing does not specify a year for this deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Gregg K Jones
Mailing address: 100 Old Orchard Drive, Greeneville, TN 37743
Phone: (423) 329-6947
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John M and Arnold S Jones Family FD funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St James Episcopal Church ($22K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $41K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 76 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All listed 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee. The recipients included organizations in Greeneville, Johnson City, Knoxville, Nashville, and Sweetwater.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is John M and Arnold S Jones Family FD open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 11 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $3K repeat.
- 18% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2020) to $41K (2021). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St James Episcopal Church Greeneville, TN | Operating Fund in Memory of John Jones | $12,000 |
| St James Episcopal Church Greeneville, TN | Building Fund | $10,000 |
| Aidnet of Greene County Greeneville, TN | Greene County TN Flood Relief | $5,000 |
| United Way of Greene County Greeneville, TN | Pillars Society | $3,000 |
| Youth Builders of Greeneville Johnson City, TN | Volunteer Spirit Awards | $2,500 |
| Main Street Greeneville Greeneville, TN | Economic Development | $2,500 |
| Greene County YMCA Greeneville, TN | Capital Campaign | $2,000 |
| TN Coalition for Open Government Nashville, TN | Open Government | $2,000 |
| Friends of Scouting Johnson City, TN | Annual Campaign | $1,000 |
| Helen Ross McNabb Center Knoxville, TN | In Memory of Arthur Mitchell Taylor | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $435,791 | $56,850 | $48,375 | $40,700 | 12 | $40,700 | $53,047 | $37,609 |
| 2023 | $427,695 | $30,736 | $36,524 | $32,875 | 12 | $32,875 | $27,289 | $34,646 |
| 2022 | $433,784 | $27,888 | $47,095 | $40,450 | 18 | $40,450 | $21,642 | $36,128 |
| 2021 | $452,991 | $45,266 | $45,072 | $41,075 | 20 | $41,075 | $41,269 | $40,045 |
| 2020 | $453,057 | $22,031 | $23,086 | $18,225 | 14 | — | $18,695 | $33,902 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John M and Arnold S Jones Family FD reported a distributable amount of $38K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included support for St James Episcopal Church, Aidnet of Greene County, United Way of Greene County, Youth Builders of Greeneville, Main Street Greeneville, and other organizations.
Main Street Greeneville describes its own mission as identifying and developing resources to assist with implementing downtown improvement projects. Helen Ross McNabb Center describes its services as community health services, including mental health and substance abuse treatment. These are the grantees’ descriptions, not stated missions of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $40,700. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $12,000, with a median of $2,250. Notable grants included $12,000 to St James Episcopal Church for its operating fund in memory of John Jones, $10,000 to the same church for its building fund, $5,000 to Aidnet of Greene County for Greene County flood relief, and $3,000 to United Way of Greene County for its Pillars Society.
Other listed 2024 grants included $2,500 to Youth Builders of Greeneville for Volunteer Spirit Awards; $2,500 to Main Street Greeneville for economic development; $2,000 to Greene County YMCA for a capital campaign; $2,000 to TN Coalition for Open Government; and $500 to Helen Ross McNabb Center in memory of Arthur Mitchell Taylor.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John M Jones IV as treasurer; Alex S Jones and Edith S Jones as directors; Gregg K Jones as chairman; and Sarah J Harbison as secretary.
John M and Arnold S Jones Family FD is led by Gregg K. Jones, Chairman since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gregg K. Jones
Chairman
President → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex S. Jones
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edith S. Jones
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John M. Jones IV
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah J. Harbison
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 John M and Arnold S Jones Family FD
How much does John M and Arnold S Jones Family FD give each year?
John M and Arnold S Jones Family FD gave $41K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $33K across 12 grants.
What is John M and Arnold S Jones Family FD's typical grant size?
John M and Arnold S Jones Family FD's median grant in 2024 was $2,250, and its average grant was $3,392, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John M and Arnold S Jones Family FD that year got $1K on average.
Where does John M and Arnold S Jones Family FD give grants?
John M and Arnold S Jones Family FD gives mostly in Tennessee: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Greeneville, TN (6 grants) and Johnson City, TN (3 grants).
Does John M and Arnold S Jones Family FD give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of John M and Arnold S Jones Family FD's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John M and Arnold S Jones Family FD's largest grantees?
John M and Arnold S Jones Family FD's largest 2024 grantees include St James Episcopal Church ($22,000 across 2 grants), Aidnet of Greene County ($5,000) and United Way of Greene County ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John M and Arnold S Jones Family FD?
John M and Arnold S Jones Family FD reported $436K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $41K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $38K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does John M and Arnold S Jones Family FD fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for St James Episcopal Church, Aidnet of Greene County, United Way of Greene County, Youth Builders of Greeneville, Main Street Greeneville, and other organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John M and Arnold S Jones Family FD?
The foundation accepts applications by letter to Gregg K Jones. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John M and Arnold S Jones Family FD's EIN?
John M and Arnold S Jones Family FD's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1839619. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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