Jones Family Foundation
Jones Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Fredericksburg, Virginia. In its 2024 filing, it reported 12 grants totaling $145,313, with grants supporting organizations in Virginia, New York, Tennessee, and North Carolina.
Jones Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Jones Family Foundation gave $145K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $145,313
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- Average grant
- $12,109
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $4,357,116
- +87.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (86% 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 Jones Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 42150, Fredericksburg, VA 22404
Phone: (540) 785-1085
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jones Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was ZOE Freedom Center ($43K). Together the top 10 received $134K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia, 5% to New York, 5% to Tennessee, and 4% to North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Jones Family Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 83% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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
In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $145K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ZOE Freedom Center Fredericksburg, VA | To Support the Operating Mission of the Organization. | $42,813 |
| Micah Ecumenical Ministries Inc Fredericksburg, VA | To Support the Operating Mission of the Organization. | $17,500 |
| Run Ministries Virginia Beach, VA | To Support the Operating Mission of the Organization. | $17,500 |
| Adult & Teen Challenge Virginia Inc Fredericksburg, VA | To Support the Operating Mission of the Organization. | $10,000 |
| Christ in Action Ministries Inc Elkwood, VA | To Support the Operating Mission of the Organization. | $10,000 |
| Avail NYC New York, NY | To Support the Operating Mission of the Organization. | $7,500 |
| Choices Women's Center Fredericksburg, VA | To Support the Operating Mission of the Organization. | $7,500 |
| Fredericksburg Christian Health Center Fredericksburg, VA | To Support the Operating Mission of the Organization. | $7,500 |
| Grace Church of Fredericksburg Fredericksburg, VA | To Support the Operating Mission of the Organization. | $7,000 |
| S2L Recovery Woodbury, TN | To Support the Operating Mission of the Organization. | $7,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,357,116 | $2,214,152 | $182,036 | $145,313 | 12 | $145,313 | $90,772 | $174,112 |
| 2023 | $2,325,000 | $2,325,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $627 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jones Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $174K 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 supported organizations whose stated missions include cultivating compassion with unhoused neighbors (MICAH Ecumenical Ministries), helping teens and young adults facing crisis and addiction (Adult & Teen Challenge Virginia), reaching people with the gospel and assisting families affected by disasters (Christ In Action Ministries), and providing care to people facing unintended pregnancies (AVAIL NYC). These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $145,313. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $42,813, with a median of $7,500. All listed grants were described as supporting the recipient organization’s operating mission.
The largest awards included $42,813 to Zoe Freedom Center, $17,500 each to MICAH Ecumenical Ministries and Run Ministries, and $10,000 each to Adult & Teen Challenge Virginia and Christ In Action Ministries. Other named recipients included AVAIL NYC ($7,500), Choices Women’s Center ($7,500), Fredericksburg Christian Health Center ($7,500), Grace Church of Fredericksburg ($7,000), S2L Recovery ($7,000), Generation Life Church ($6,000), and Paul Stefan Foundation ($5,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael A. Jones as president; S. Craig Jones as vice president, secretary, and treasurer; and Elizabeth M. Jones and Terri L. Jones as directors.
Jones Family Foundation is led by Michael A. Jones, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael A. Jones
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth M. Jones
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terri L. Jones
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
S. Craig Jones
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Family Foundation
How much does Jones Family Foundation give each year?
Jones Family Foundation gave $145K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Jones Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Jones Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $12,109, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jones Family Foundation give grants?
Jones Family Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fredericksburg, VA (6 grants).
Does Jones Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Jones Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jones Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Jones Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include ZOE Freedom Center ($42,813), Micah Ecumenical Ministries Inc ($17,500) and Run Ministries ($17,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jones Family Foundation?
Jones Family Foundation reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $145K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $174K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Jones Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jones Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jones Family Foundation's EIN?
Jones Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4603457. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does Jones Family 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Jones Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jones-family-foundation-morg_7d3468bfdd8c45598fc388da64624b0f
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