The Jones Family Foundation
The Jones Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Saline, Michigan, that makes charitable gifts and grants. Its website describes its work as supporting organizations and projects that enhance Red Wing’s vitality and contribute to community well-being.
Key facts about The Jones Family Foundation
In short: The Jones Family Foundation gave $1.7M across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $67K), mostly in Michigan. 32% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 26-1548355
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,673,280
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- Average grant
- $66,931
- Median grant
- $15,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (8 of 25, 2025)
- Total assets
- $40,181,995
- Primary geography
- Michigan (62% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- The website lists application deadlines of February 1, July 1, and October 1, with award decisions by March 31, August…
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$40.2M
+9.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.7M
-1.7% YoY
Grant Count
25
+4.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$67K
-5.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jones Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.9M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is The Jones Family Foundation open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 25 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $88K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% 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 (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to enhance Red Wing’s vitality by working in partnership to address critical challenges and advance efforts that invigorate the community. Its website says most grantmaking is dedicated to efforts in education, economic vitality, and arts and culture.
The website says eligible applicants include qualified tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofits, federally recognized public schools, and governmental agencies. It also says supported programming should benefit people living in the Red Wing area.
The 2025 grants included organizations with varied missions. For example, Children’s Healing Center describes its work as providing a safe, clean, and engaging environment for children with weakened immune systems. Mayo Clinic says it aims to promote health and well-being through patient care, education, and research. Saugatuck Center for the Arts says it nurtures art, artists, and audiences through accessible programming and creative experiences.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $1,673,280. Individual grants ranged from $1,000 to $500,000, with a median of $15,000. The largest reported grants were $500,000 to Brain Tumor Michigan, $250,000 to Children’s Healing Center, $250,000 to Johns Hopkins, $200,000 to Noble Foundation, and $125,000 to ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation. Each was listed for general support. Other reported grants included $100,000 to Mayo Clinic and $50,000 to Holy Cross Hospital.
Review Cycle
. It says applicants may seek general support or operating expenses if they show they have a plan for ongoing operations, and notes that capital projects generally receive lower priority. It does not consider grants for religious or political programs, direct grants to individuals, or endowments. Multi-year grants are considered on a limited basis for programs in its priority areas. The website encourages applicants to seek other funding sources and says site visits may be requested.
How to Apply
, with applicants asked to register their organization and complete an application. The website says first-time applicants should ensure they meet its eligibility guidelines.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website says its typical support benefits people living in the Red Wing, Minnesota area. Its 2025 grants were distributed across five states: Michigan received 62% of grant dollars, Maryland 15%, Oklahoma 12%, Minnesota 6%, and Florida 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 25 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BRAIN TUMOR MICHIGAN Ann Arbor, MI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500,000 |
| CHILDREN'S HEALING CENTER Grand Rapids, MI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $250,000 |
| JOHNS HOPKINS Baltimore, MD | GENERAL SUPPORT | $250,000 |
| NOBLE FOUNDATION Ardmore, OK | GENERAL SUPPORT | $200,000 |
| CHADTOUGH DEFEAT DIPG FOUNDATION Saline, MI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $125,000 |
| MAYO CLINIC Rochester, MN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL Fort Lauderdale, FL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY East Lansing, MI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| NORTHSTAR REACH Pinckney, MI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| SAUGATUCK CENTER FOR THE ARTS Saugatuck, MI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40,181,995 | $2,207,488 | $1,986,300 | $1,673,280 | 25 |
| 2024 | $36,754,154 | $1,563,159 | $2,038,826 | $1,702,000 | 24 |
| 2023 | $34,529,299 | $5,696,594 | $1,912,691 | $1,585,600 | 24 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $40,181,995 | $36,754,154 | $34,529,299 |
| Revenue | $2,207,488 | $1,563,159 | $5,696,594 |
| Expenses | $1,986,300 | $2,038,826 | $1,912,691 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,772,569 | $1,757,974 | $1,674,610 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,994,358 | $1,360,926 | $2,886,072 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,864,046 | $2,035,835 | $1,478,106 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 19, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Wayne Jones as president, Shelly Jones as vice president, and Max Jones as director.
The Jones Family Foundation is led by Wayne Jones, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wayne Jones
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Max Jones
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Shelly Jones
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 575, Saline, MI 48176
Phone: (734) 678-6496
Website: https://jonesfamilyfoundation.org
Frequently asked questions about The Jones Family Foundation
How much does The Jones Family Foundation give each year?
The Jones Family Foundation gave $1.7M across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.7M across 24 grants.
What is The Jones Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jones Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $66,931, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jones Family Foundation that year got $22K on average.
Where does The Jones Family Foundation give grants?
The Jones Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (15%) and Oklahoma (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ann Arbor, MI (5 grants), Grand Rapids, MI (2 grants), Saline, MI (2 grants) and Bozeman, MT (2 grants).
Does The Jones Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Jones Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Jones Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Jones Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Brain Tumor Michigan ($500,000), Children's Healing Center ($250,000) and Johns Hopkins ($250,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Jones Family Foundation?
The Jones Family Foundation reported $40.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Jones Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to enhance Red Wing’s vitality by working in partnership to address critical challenges and advance efforts that invigorate the community. Its website says most grantmaking is dedicated to efforts in education, economic vitality, and arts and culture. The website says eligible applicants include qualified tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofits, federally recognized public schools, and governmental agencies. It also says supported programming should benefit people liv…
How do I apply for a grant from The Jones Family Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Jones Family Foundation's EIN?
The Jones Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1548355. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Jones Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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