The Cheylan Jones Foundation
The Cheylan Jones Foundation is a private foundation, based in Centerville, MA. IRS filing data is available for 2019. In 2019, it awarded 2 grants totaling $193K. Net investment income was $190.
The Cheylan Jones Foundation at a glance
In short: The Cheylan Jones Foundation gave $193K across 2 grants in 2019 (avg $97K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2019)
- $193,000
- Grants made (2019)
- 2
- Average grant
- $96,500
- Median grant
- $96,500
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2019 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2019 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2019; updated September 2026.
Who The Cheylan Jones Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2019
The largest 2019 recipient was Zumix ($190K). Together the top 2 received $193K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2019 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2019 it made 2 grants totaling $193K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Zumix Boston, MA | General | $190,000 |
| Lincoln-Sudbury Scholarship Fund Dollars for Scholars Sudbury, MA | General | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $190 | $194,926 | $193,000 | 2 | $190 | $2,148 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cheylan Jones Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2019 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Cheylan Jones Foundation is led by Donald R. Jones, President on the 2019 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2019 report compensation.
Officers on the 2019 filing
Donald R. Jones
President
New on the 2019 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenna B. Jones
Director
New on the 2019 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan C. Jones
Director
New on the 2019 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darlene T. Jones
Treasurer
New on the 2019 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019. "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 The Cheylan Jones Foundation
How much does The Cheylan Jones Foundation give each year?
The Cheylan Jones Foundation gave $193K across 2 grants in 2019, according to its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Cheylan Jones Foundation operate?
The Cheylan Jones Foundation has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
How much is The Cheylan Jones Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2019, The Cheylan Jones Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Cheylan Jones Foundation's EIN?
The Cheylan Jones Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1713967. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 6, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2019
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