Jones Charitable Foundation
Jones Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Louisiana.
Jones Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Jones Charitable Foundation gave $19K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $845.5), mostly in Louisiana. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $18,601
- -3.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +37.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $846
- -29.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200
- Total assets
- $105,328
- +27.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (6 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (88% 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 Jones Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 301 Shell Beach Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Phone: (337) 249-3417
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jones Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was First United Methodist Church ($13K). Together the top 10 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 88 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana. The listed recipient-state shares also include Illinois (3%), Washington, DC (2%), Massachusetts (1%), and Colorado (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jones Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 22 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $283; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $150 first-time, $225 repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 413% 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 $19K (2024) to $22K (2021). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First United Methodist Church Lake Charles, LA | Support Services | $13,000 |
| Friends of SHJ State Park Lake Charles, LA | Support Services | $1,000 |
| Imperial Calcasieu Museum Lake Charles, LA | Support Services | $1,000 |
| McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA | Support Services | $600 |
| Alzheimers Assn Chicago, IL | Support Services | $250 |
| Earthwatch Boston, MA | Support Services | $250 |
| Friends of LPB Baton Rouge, LA | Support Services | $250 |
| Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana Baton Rouge, LA | Support Services | $250 |
| SAE Fdn Evanston, IL | Support Services | $250 |
| US Olympic Committee Colorado Springs, CO | Support Services | $250 |
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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 | $105,328 | $9,517 | $20,201 | $18,601 | 22 | $18,601 | $9,517 | $4,503 |
| 2023 | $82,913 | $-16,821 | $20,314 | $19,300 | 16 | $19,300 | $1,428 | $3,819 |
| 2022 | $72,981 | $-16,880 | $20,740 | $19,450 | 18 | $19,450 | $1,040 | $3,959 |
| 2021 | $128,967 | $12,600 | $22,150 | $21,500 | 18 | $21,500 | $12,600 | $6,587 |
| 2020 | $155,085 | $19,090 | $19,700 | $19,050 | 14 | — | $19,090 | $6,251 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jones Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K 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 include support for a range of organizations. Imperial Calcasieu Museum describes its mission as promoting and educating the public about the arts and history of Southwest Louisiana. The Nature Conservancy, which received $150 in 2024, describes its mission as conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $18,601 through 22 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1 to $13,000, with a median of $200. The largest grants included $13,000 to First United Methodist Church in Lake Charles; $1,000 each to Friends of SHJ State Park and Imperial Calcasieu Museum, both in Lake Charles; and $600 to McNeese State University in Lake Charles. Other listed grants included $250 each to the Alzheimer’s Association, Earthwatch, Friends of LPB, the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana, the SAE Foundation, and the US Olympic Committee.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert G. Jones and Sarah Q. Jones as trustees.
Jones Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert G. Jones
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Q. Jones
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/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 Jones Charitable Foundation
How much does Jones Charitable Foundation give each year?
Jones Charitable Foundation gave $19K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $19K across 16 grants.
What is Jones Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Jones Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $200, and its average grant was $846, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jones Charitable Foundation that year got $283 on average.
Where does Jones Charitable Foundation give grants?
Jones Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lake Charles, LA (5 grants), Baton Rouge, LA (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Jones Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Jones Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Services" (22 grants).
Who are Jones Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Jones Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include First United Methodist Church ($13,000), Friends of SHJ State Park ($1,000) and Imperial Calcasieu Museum ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jones Charitable Foundation?
Jones Charitable Foundation reported $105K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jones Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for a range of organizations. Imperial Calcasieu Museum describes its mission as promoting and educating the public about the arts and history of Southwest Louisiana. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jones Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Jones Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Jones Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1374627. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jones Charitable Foundation 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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