Jones Helen M Family Charitable Trust John R Jones & Marilyn M Jones Co-Ttees
JONES HELEN M FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST is a private foundation based in McLean, Virginia. It made 11 grants totaling $26,405 in 2024, supporting charitable organizations with purposes that included global ministry and hunger, children’s well-being, humanitarian aid, and community development.
Jones Helen M Family Charitable Trust John R Jones & Marilyn M Jones Co-Ttees at a glance
In short: Jones Helen M Family Charitable Trust John R Jones & Marilyn M Jones Co-Ttees gave $26K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Virginia. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $26,405
- +3.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,400
- +3.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,200
- Total assets
- $460,324
- +12.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (73% 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 Helen M Family Charitable Trust John R Jones & Marilyn M Jones Co-Ttees
- 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: 6251 Old Dominion Drive 116, Mclean, VA 22101
Phone: (703) 893-1690
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jones Helen M Family Charitable Trust John R Jones & Marilyn M Jones Co-Ttees funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Baptist World Alliance ($10K). Together the top 10 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 59 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia, 13% to New York, 7% to Washington, 5% to North Carolina, and 3% to Arkansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jones Helen M Family Charitable Trust John R Jones & Marilyn M Jones Co-Ttees open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) 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. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 84% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2019) to $31K (2022). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baptist World Alliance Falls Church, VA | Global Ministry, Hunger | $10,000 |
| Children's Fund McLean, VA | General Contribution | $5,000 |
| Bridges to Community Inc Chappaqua, NY | General Contribution | $2,400 |
| World Vision Tacoma, WA | General Donation - Christian Humanitarian | $1,800 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charlottesville Charlottesville, VA | Building Fund | $1,700 |
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | General Contribution | $1,200 |
| Columbia Baptist Church Falls Church, VA | India - Pearly Gates | $1,000 |
| Dooley Intermed International Forest Hills, NY | General Contribution | $1,000 |
| Insight Memory Care Fairfax, VA | General Contribution | $1,000 |
| Heifer International Little Rock, AR | General Fund | $750 |
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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 | $460,324 | $78,683 | $30,645 | $26,405 | 11 | $28,075 | $68,706 | $33,371 |
| 2023 | $409,886 | $48,835 | $25,788 | $25,453 | 11 | $25,453 | $40,392 | $26,269 |
| 2022 | $386,839 | $24,481 | $32,957 | $31,000 | 13 | $32,234 | $15,913 | $26,688 |
| 2021 | $395,315 | $46,043 | $22,995 | $21,645 | 12 | $22,320 | $45,368 | $31,675 |
| 2020 | $372,267 | $41,079 | $24,105 | $22,800 | 12 | — | $20,487 | $24,353 |
| 2019 | $355,293 | $35,890 | $21,941 | $19,685 | 12 | — | $24,781 | $21,447 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jones Helen M Family Charitable Trust John R Jones & Marilyn M Jones Co-Ttees reported a distributable amount of $33K 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 trust is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in international relief and education, community development, Christian humanitarian aid, hunger, health, and memory care. For example, Children’s Fund describes its mission as promoting children’s health, education, and well-being in the United States and other nations through relief and education programs. Bridges to Community says it works toward a more just and sustainable world through service, learning, and community development. World Vision describes itself as a Christian humanitarian organization addressing poverty and injustice, while Samaritan’s Purse describes itself as a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust made 11 grants totaling $26,405. Grants ranged from $555 to $10,000, with a median grant of $1,200. Larger awards included $10,000 to Baptist World Alliance for global ministry and hunger, $5,000 to Children’s Fund as a general contribution, and $2,400 to Bridges to Community as a general contribution. Other recipients included World Vision ($1,800), Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charlottesville ($1,700), and Samaritan’s Purse ($1,200).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John R Jones Jr and Marilyn M Jones as trustees.
Jones Helen M Family Charitable Trust John R Jones & Marilyn M Jones Co-Ttees's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John R. Jones Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Marilyn M. Jones
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Helen M Family Charitable Trust John R Jones & Marilyn M Jones Co-Ttees
How much does Jones Helen M Family Charitable Trust John R Jones & Marilyn M Jones Co-Ttees give each year?
Jones Helen M Family Charitable Trust John R Jones & Marilyn M Jones Co-Ttees gave $26K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $25K across 11 grants.
What is Jones Helen M Family Charitable Trust John R Jones & Marilyn M Jones Co-Ttees's typical grant size?
Jones Helen M Family Charitable Trust John R Jones & Marilyn M Jones Co-Ttees's median grant in 2024 was $1,200, and its average grant was $2,400, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jones Helen M Family Charitable Trust John R Jones & Marilyn M Jones Co-Ttees give grants?
Jones Helen M Family Charitable Trust John R Jones & Marilyn M Jones Co-Ttees gives mostly in Virginia: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (13%) and Washington (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Falls Church, VA (2 grants).
Does Jones Helen M Family Charitable Trust John R Jones & Marilyn M Jones Co-Ttees give general operating support?
Yes: 73% of Jones Helen M Family Charitable Trust John R Jones & Marilyn M Jones Co-Ttees's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jones Helen M Family Charitable Trust John R Jones & Marilyn M Jones Co-Ttees's largest grantees?
Jones Helen M Family Charitable Trust John R Jones & Marilyn M Jones Co-Ttees's largest 2024 grantees include Baptist World Alliance ($10,000), Children's Fund ($5,000) and Bridges to Community Inc ($2,400), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jones Helen M Family Charitable Trust John R Jones & Marilyn M Jones Co-Ttees?
Jones Helen M Family Charitable Trust John R Jones & Marilyn M Jones Co-Ttees reported $460K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $33K (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 Helen M Family Charitable Trust John R Jones & Marilyn M Jones Co-Ttees fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in international relief and education, community development, Christian humanitarian aid, hunger, health, and memory care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jones Helen M Family Charitable Trust John R Jones & Marilyn M Jones Co-Ttees?
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 Helen M Family Charitable Trust John R Jones & Marilyn M Jones Co-Ttees's EIN?
Jones Helen M Family Charitable Trust John R Jones & Marilyn M Jones Co-Ttees's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-6048152. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Jones Helen M Family Charitable Trust John R Jones & Marilyn M Jones Co-Ttees 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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 16, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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