Ralph R and Grace B Jones Foundation
The Ralph R and Grace B Jones Foundation is a private foundation based in Wooster, Ohio. In its 2024 filing, the foundation said it contributes funds and assets to exempt organizations in the Wayne County area to better the community and maintains investments in the local economy.
Ralph R and Grace B Jones Foundation at a glance
In short: Ralph R and Grace B Jones Foundation gave $460K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Ohio. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $460,250
- +23.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,342
- -0.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $7,769,143
- +3.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (7 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (98% 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 Ralph R and Grace B Jones Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It uses no formal application, lists no award restrictions, and names J Douglas Drushal, attorney, as the contact for inquiries. **Deadline:** None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: J Douglas Drushal Attorney
Mailing address: 225 N Market Street, Wooster, OH 44691
Phone: (330) 264-4444
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ralph R and Grace B Jones Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wayne Center for the Arts ($125K). Together the top 10 received $391K.
Grant Size Distribution
149 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 138 grants of 149 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it contributes to exempt organizations in the Wayne County area. In that year, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 2% to recipients in Missouri. The largest listed Missouri grant was $10,000 to Transformational Housing in Jefferson City.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ralph R and Grace B Jones Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 29 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 59% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 45% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 127% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $317K (2021) to $460K (2024). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $460K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne Center for the Arts Wooster, OH | General Purpose | $125,000 |
| Wayne County Community Foundation Wooster, OH | Wall of fame, humane society capital campaign & mental health residental center | $100,000 |
| Downtown Arts Theater Inc Wooster, OH | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Central Christian Church Wooster, OH | PLEDGE | $25,000 |
| College of Wooster Wooster, OH | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Montessori School of Wooster Wooster, OH | Playground Donation | $20,000 |
| The Village Network Wooster, OH | General Purpose | $16,000 |
| Transformational Housing Jefferson City, MO | John Blosser Memorial Contribution | $10,000 |
| People to People Wooster, OH | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| United Way of Wayne and Holmes CO Wooster, OH | General Overhead | $10,000 |
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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 | $7,769,143 | $301,254 | $536,472 | $460,250 | 30 | $480,699 | $275,679 | $379,223 |
| 2023 | $7,490,239 | $428,672 | $456,158 | $371,396 | 24 | $398,357 | $284,830 | $336,955 |
| 2022 | $2,959,066 | $172,623 | $502,073 | $449,933 | 26 | $465,758 | $136,230 | $326,154 |
| 2021 | $3,267,217 | $503,171 | $366,508 | $317,000 | 29 | $332,825 | $431,132 | $336,444 |
| 2020 | $3,129,656 | $168,716 | $398,311 | $343,250 | 40 | — | $170,990 | $282,308 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ralph R and Grace B Jones Foundation reported a distributable amount of $379K 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
The foundation’s filing describes its charitable activity as supporting exempt organizations in the Wayne County area and maintaining investments in the local economy. It also reports annual awards for teachers and staff.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of its giving. Wayne Center for the Arts describes its mission as expanding access to arts and arts education and strengthening the community through art. Montessori School of Wooster says it provides elementary education from preschool through eighth grade. The Village Network describes its work as behavioral-health and family services for youth and families. Transformational Housing describes its mission as providing affordable rental housing in Jefferson City and fostering relationships that support life change.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $460,250. Grants ranged from $500 to $125,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Major awards included $125,000 to Wayne Center for the Arts for general purposes; $100,000 to Wayne County Community Foundation for a Wall of Fame, Humane Society capital campaign, and mental health residential center; and $50,000 to Downtown Arts Theater Inc for general purposes. Other awards included $25,000 to Central Christian Church for a pledge, $20,000 to the College of Wooster for general purposes, and $20,000 to Montessori School of Wooster for a playground donation.
The filing lists $7,500 awards to Ben Ott and Jeff DeHaan for Teacher of the Year. The foundation also reported annual teacher and staff awards recognizing achievements in or out of the classroom.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kathryn G Long, J Douglas Drushal, and Matthew A Long as trustees.
Ralph R and Grace B Jones Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
J. Douglas Drushal
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$13K (2020) → $14K (2024)
Kathryn G. Long
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$13K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Matthew A. Long
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$13K (2020) → $14K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $14K, to J Douglas Drushal (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ralph R and Grace B Jones Foundation
How much does Ralph R and Grace B Jones Foundation give each year?
Ralph R and Grace B Jones Foundation gave $460K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $371K across 24 grants.
What is Ralph R and Grace B Jones Foundation's typical grant size?
Ralph R and Grace B Jones Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $15,342, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ralph R and Grace B Jones Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Ralph R and Grace B Jones Foundation give grants?
Ralph R and Grace B Jones Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Wooster, OH (27 grants).
Does Ralph R and Grace B Jones Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 63% of Ralph R and Grace B Jones Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ralph R and Grace B Jones Foundation's largest grantees?
Ralph R and Grace B Jones Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Wayne Center for the Arts ($125,000), Wayne County Community Foundation ($100,000) and Downtown Arts Theater Inc ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ralph R and Grace B Jones Foundation?
Ralph R and Grace B Jones Foundation reported $7.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $481K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $379K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ralph R and Grace B Jones Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its charitable activity as supporting exempt organizations in the Wayne County area and maintaining investments in the local economy. It also reports annual awards for teachers and staff. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ralph R and Grace B Jones Foundation?
The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ralph R and Grace B Jones Foundation's EIN?
Ralph R and Grace B Jones Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1508706. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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