Matthew O Jones Family Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Vista, CA EIN: 81-4686881

Matthew O Jones Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Vista, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $52.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $45K. Net investment income was $1.9M.

Key facts about Matthew O Jones Family Foundation

In short: Matthew O Jones Family Foundation gave $45K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
81-4686881
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$45,000
Grants made (2024)
5
Average grant
$9,000
Median grant
$10,000
Total assets
$52,169,590
Primary geography
California (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$52.2M

+5084.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$45K

-16.3% YoY

Grant Count

5

+400.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$9K

-83.3% YoY

How Matthew O Jones Family Foundation gives

  • Giving fell 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2022 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

5states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.

Cities

San DiegoElk GroveEncinitasRancho Santa FeBonsallFreelandHonoluluJacksonvilleRochesterSt. Paul

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K7 grants2020 8 grants2021 8 grants2022 1 grant2023 5 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2024) to $62K (2021). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $45K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2024

Friend of San Pasquale Academy: $10KFriend of San Pasquale Academy$10KSan Dieguito River Valley Land Conservancy: $10KSan Dieguito River Valley LandConservancy$10KSan Diego Botanical Gardens: $10KSan Diego Botanical Gardens$10KForgotten Children's Fund: $10KForgotten Children's Fund$10KBonsall Woman's Club: $5KBonsall Woman's Club$5K

The largest 2024 recipient was Friend of San Pasquale Academy ($10K). Together the top 5 received $45K.

Grant Size Distribution

29 grants across all recorded years

28<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 29 (97%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Friend of San Pasquale Academy Rancho Santa Fe, CAIn support of assisting foster teenagers in their endeavor to become confident, productive, contributing, educated adults.$10,000
San Dieguito River Valley Land Conservancy San Diego, CAIn support of preserving, protecting, and sharing the natural and cultural resources of the san dieguito river valley.$10,000
San Diego Botanical Gardens Encinitas, CASan diego botanic garden has committed to create, maintain and grow a welcoming and inclusive environment. Just as our natural$10,000
Forgotten Children's Fund Freeland, WAThe forgotten children's fund is an all volunteer organization that works to give underprivileged children and their families a truly merry christmas. With the support of our seattle community we are able to purchase, wrap, and have santa and his elves deliver gifts every year.$10,000
Bonsall Woman's Club Bonsall, CABonsall woman's club (BWC) directs its energy and resources for the betterment of our community. The club places special emphasis on promoting and supporting local organizations through financial contributions and personal service. Through volunteerism, training and fellowship, our members' lives are enriched by individual growth and development. Dedicated to charitable and educational purposes, the BWC is a nonprofit charitable organization under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code.$5,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$20M$40M$60M$80M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$52,169,590$1,006,279$972,452
Revenue$56,287,854$95,098$42,850
Expenses$203,820$61,020$69,385
Qualifying Distributions$45,000$53,782$56,901
Net Investment Income$1,916,360$87,755$31,602
Distributable Amount——$53,782

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Matthew O Jones Family Foundation is led by J. Michael Jones, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • J. Michael Jones

    President

    On filings since 2023

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bradford L. Hall

    Secretary & Treasurer

    On filings since 2023

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Matthew O. Jones (2020–2022) — President

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 Matthew O Jones Family Foundation

How much does Matthew O Jones Family Foundation give each year?

Matthew O Jones Family Foundation gave $45K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $54K across 1 grant.

What is Matthew O Jones Family Foundation's typical grant size?

Matthew O Jones Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Matthew O Jones Family Foundation give grants?

Matthew O Jones Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (22%).

Does Matthew O Jones Family Foundation give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Matthew O Jones Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.

Who are Matthew O Jones Family Foundation's largest grantees?

Matthew O Jones Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Friend of San Pasquale Academy ($10,000), San Dieguito River Valley Land Conservancy ($10,000) and San Diego Botanical Gardens ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Matthew O Jones Family Foundation?

Matthew O Jones Family Foundation reported $52.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $56.3M.

What is Matthew O Jones Family Foundation?

Matthew O Jones Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Vista, CA. It holds $52.2M in total assets as of 2024.

What is Matthew O Jones Family Foundation's EIN?

Matthew O Jones Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4686881. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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