Jones Family Fund is a private foundation based in Birmingham, Alabama. Established in 2008, the foundation focuses on charitable giving and grantmaking across multiple sectors, with particular emphasis on education and human services.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$16.3M
+5.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$763K
+53.9% YoY
Grant Count
91
+8.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
+42.1% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jones Family Fund reported a distributable amount of $894K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding areas include:
- Education (Head Start grants, early childhood development, charter schools, K-12 schools)
- Philanthropy & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Arts grants for nonprofits
Grantmaking
The foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications for funds.
Grant Range
$3,700
Average Grant
amount: $10,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Alabama
- North Carolina
- Florida
These three states account for approximately 90% of all grants. The foundation has supported 107 unique organizations across 11 states.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Income (2024):
- Total assets: $16,293,460
- Total revenues: $2,963,476
- Total expenses: $1,033,899
- Annual income: $3.7 million
- Investment income and dividends: $334,339
Asset Growth: Total assets have grown from $9.7 million in 2011 to $16.3 million in 2024.
Historical Giving: The foundation distributed between $825,000 and $906,000 annually from 2020 to 2022.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $16,293,460 | $15,424,976 | $15,828,927 |
| Revenue | $2,963,476 | $463,356 | $3,068,278 |
| Expenses | $1,033,899 | $867,307 | $1,033,655 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $767,144 | $500,829 | $826,607 |
| Net Investment Income | $675,883 | $597,276 | $2,446,241 |
| Distributable Amount | $894,488 | $774,963 | $731,460 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Lakeshore Birmingham ($30,000), Knowledge Rhythm & Understanding Inc ($25,000), Jones Valley Teaching ($16,700).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALABAMA BALLET BIRMINGHAM, AL | FOR PERFORMING ARTS | $10,000 |
| ALABAMA BAPTIST CHILDRENS HOME BIRMINGHAM, AL | TO PROTECT, NURTURE, AND RESTORE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH CHRIST-CENTERED SERVICECS | $5,000 |
| ALABAMA SYMPHONY BIRMINGHAM, AL | FOR PERFORMING ARTS | $10,000 |
| ALABAMA WALDORF BIRMINGHAM, AL | FOR EDUCATION | $5,000 |
| ALTAMONT SCHOOL BIRMINGHAM, AL | FOR EDUCATION | $2,000 |
| ALYS STEPHENS CENTER BIRMINGHAM, AL | FOR PERFORMING ARTS | $1,000 |
| BACKPACK BUDDIES OF FRANKLIN COUNTY ST GEORGE ISLAND, FL | DELIVERING FOOD TO NEEDY CHILDREN IN FRANKLIN COUNTY | $5,000 |
| BIRMINGHAM AUDUBON BIRMINGHAM, AL | TO PROMOTE CONSERVATION AND GREATER KNOWLEDGE OF BIRDS, THEIR HABITATS AND THE NATURAL WORLD | $1,000 |
| BIRMINGHAM CIVIL RIGHTS INSTITUTE BIRMINGHAM, AL | TO ENLIGHTEN EACH GENERATION ON CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS | $5,000 |
| BIRMINGHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY BIRMINGHAM, AL | FOR HERITAGE EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS | $250 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- D. Paul Jones Jr. – President, Secretary, and Treasurer
- Allison J. Holt – Vice President
- Holly J. Terrell – Vice President
The foundation is governed by limited staffing with no paid employees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| D PAUL JONES JR | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| D PAUL JONES JR | SECRETARY, TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ALLISON J HOLT | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| HOLLY J TERRELL | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Jones Family Fund fund?
The foundation's primary funding areas include: • Education (Head Start grants, early childhood development, charter schools, K-12 schools) • Philanthropy & Grantmaking • Human Services • Arts grants for nonprofits
How do I apply for a grant from Jones Family Fund?
**Grant Activity:** • Made 91 grants in the most recent fiscal year • Median grant size: $3,700 • Grant range: $250 to $150,000 • Average grant amount: $10,000 • Total giving (2024): $762,944 **Recent Grants (2024):** • The Sloss Furnaces Foundation: $150,000 (for preservation and development of 20th century blast furnace) • United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County: $50,000 • Knowledge Rhythm and Understanding (KRU): $25,000 (for children and teen music education) **Application Process:** Th…
Where does Jones Family Fund make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Alabama • North Carolina • Florida These three states account for approximately 90% of all grants. The foundation has supported 107 unique organizations across 11 states.
What size grants does Jones Family Fund award?
In 2024, Jones Family Fund awarded 91 grants totaling $763K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Jones Family Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Jones Family Fund reported a distributable amount of $894K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Jones Family Fund's EIN?
Jones Family Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0426186. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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