Matthew O Jones Family Foundation
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.
Matthew O Jones Family Foundation at a glance
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.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $45,000
- -16.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +400.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,000
- -83.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $52,169,590
- +5084.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Matthew O Jones Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
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
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 29 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2024) to $62K (2021). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friend of San Pasquale Academy Rancho Santa Fe, CA | In 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, CA | In support of preserving, protecting, and sharing the natural and cultural resources of the san dieguito river valley. | $10,000 |
| San Diego Botanical Gardens Encinitas, CA | San 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, WA | The 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, CA | Bonsall 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 |
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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 | $52,169,590 | $56,287,854 | $203,820 | $45,000 | 5 | $45,000 | $1,916,360 | — |
| 2023 | $1,006,279 | $95,098 | $61,020 | $53,782 | 1 | $53,782 | $87,755 | — |
| 2022 | $972,452 | $42,850 | $69,385 | $55,664 | 8 | $56,901 | $31,602 | $53,782 |
| 2021 | $998,987 | $112,080 | $85,049 | $62,000 | 8 | $64,300 | $98,967 | $61,688 |
| 2020 | $971,956 | $28,585 | $57,086 | $50,000 | 7 | — | $21,499 | $53,175 |
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.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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