The Jones Family Foundation
The Jones Family Foundation is a public charity based in St. Paul, Minnesota, according to its filing; its website describes it as based in Red Wing. It supports community organizations and initiatives intended to improve quality of life and enhance vitality in the Red Wing area.
The Jones Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jones Family Foundation gave $802K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $45K), mostly in Minnesota. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $802,448
- -1.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $44,580
- -6.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $36,625
- Total assets
- $12,595,703
- +4.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (5 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Jones Family Foundation
- Review Cycle
- The next general-grant application deadline listed after October 2, 2026, is February 1, 2027; the listed scholarship deadline is March 15, 2027.
- Deadline
- The next general-grant application deadline listed after October 2, 2026, is February 1, 2027; the listed scholarship…
- Next open deadline
- March 15, 2027 (Jones Family Foundation Scholarship Fund)
- Contact
Mailing address: 370 Wabasha Street North 300, St Paul, MN 55102
Phone: (651) 224-5463
Website: https://jonesfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from The Jones Family Foundation
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Jones Family Foundation Scholarship Fund
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Amount
Up to $10,000 over 4 years ($2,500 annually)
Deadline
Expected ~March
Based on past cycles
Who The Jones Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Red Wing Arts Association ($155K). Together the top 10 received $657K.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 80 (66%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s website says it typically supports efforts benefiting people living in the Red Wing area. Its general-grants program listing specifies organizations operating within a 30-mile radius of Red Wing, Minnesota. All grant dollars in the 2024 filing went to recipients in Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Jones Family Foundation open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 18 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $32K; repeat grants $49K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $48K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $424K (2019) to $1.3M (2021). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $802K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Red Wing Arts Association Red Wing, MN | For the honoring dakota initiative - he mni can wacipi and native American cultural training; general support | $155,000 |
| Riseup Partnership Red Wing, MN | For Every Hand Joined; General Support, Aspire/Pride Initiative | $103,000 |
| Red Wing Downtown Council Main Street Inc Red Wing, MN | To support redevelopment challenge - hallstrm's; retail challenge; support the dpc-dtms; general support | $60,032 |
| Hispanic Outreach Program of Goodhue County Red Wing, MN | For the youth and families program; for emergency needs | $60,000 |
| City of Red Wing Red Wing, MN | To Support the Outreach Program; Associated Bank Project | $57,666 |
| Red Wing Ignite Red Wing, MN | Matching Grant for EDA I6 Challenge Grant | $50,000 |
| Serveminnesota Minneapolis, MN | To Support Early Learning, Reading and Mathcorp | $50,000 |
| Universal Music Center Inc Red Wing, MN | Financial Aid Program; Outreach Program, Scholarships | $48,000 |
| Creekstone Montessori School Red Wing, MN | To Support Curriculum and Staff Development | $37,250 |
| Hope Coalition Red Wing, MN | For bay view nursing and rehabilitation center emergency efforts; to support the emergency needs fund; general | $36,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,595,703 | $1,233,529 | $1,129,844 | $802,448 | 18 | $593,925 |
| 2023 | $12,094,847 | $376,920 | $1,126,736 | $810,294 | 17 | $373,100 |
| 2022 | $12,265,647 | $426,788 | $711,603 | $467,010 | 15 | $421,597 |
| 2021 | $14,396,896 | $1,564,324 | $1,555,129 | $1,282,171 | 17 | $1,509,214 |
| 2020 | $13,229,780 | $504,142 | $792,318 | $440,334 | 13 | $384,690 |
| 2019 | $12,865,651 | $1,461,609 | $990,753 | $424,000 | 14 | $1,026,805 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s website states its mission is to commit leadership and resources to enhance Red Wing’s vitality by working in partnership to address critical challenges and advance efforts that invigorate the community. Its priority areas are education, economic vitality, and arts and culture.
Eligible general-grant applicants include qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofits, federally recognized public schools, and governmental agencies. The website says programming must benefit people living in the Red Wing area; the general-grants program listing describes a geographic scope within a 30-mile radius of Red Wing.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate a range of community work. Red Wing Arts Association describes its mission as building a vibrant community through shared art experiences. RISEUP Partnership says it provides intervention, life-skills education, and mentoring for adolescents at risk. Red Wing Downtown Main Street describes work to strengthen downtown through education, volunteer support, preservation, promotion, and business development. Hispanic Outreach of Goodhue County says it provides services, education, and youth programs to Hispanic individuals and families. Creekstone Montessori School describes its mission as supporting children’s social, academic, and emotional development through Montessori education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation reported 18 grants totaling $802,448. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $155,000, with a median of $36,625. The largest listed awards included $155,000 to Red Wing Arts Association for the Honoring Dakota Initiative and general support; $103,000 to RISEUP Partnership for Every Hand Joined, general support, and the Aspire/Pride Initiative; $60,032 to Red Wing Downtown Council Main Street Inc. for downtown redevelopment and general support; and $60,000 to Hispanic Outreach Program of Goodhue County for youth and family programming and emergency needs.
The Foundation’s general grants consider limited-time special projects, start-up costs for aligned ideas, program expansion, matching grants, and limited capital funding. Applicants may request general support or operating expenses, but the Foundation says applications must show a plan for ongoing operations and that it does not want organizations to become dependent on its funding. Capital projects generally receive lower priority. It does not consider religious or political programs, direct grants to individuals, endowments, or multi-year grants outside its priority areas. The Foundation considers multi-year grants on a limited basis within those areas.
The website says applications are submitted online and that grant requests are reviewed in three cycles each year. The Foundation may request a site visit. Filing information says grantees must report within three months after the grant period ends in specified circumstances.
The Foundation also operates scholarship and college-access programs for students, rather than general grant opportunities for outside organizations. Its scholarship fund provides awards to eligible graduating seniors from Red Wing High School and Tower View Alternative High School; five scholarships are awarded annually, with up to $10,000 total over four years. The Red Wing College Promise, a partnership with Minnesota State College Southeast established in 2023, provides eligible students with tuition and fee coverage and a stipend for books and materials.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dan Massett as chair; Scott Jones and Anne Jones as co-vice chairs; and Tim Kelly as co-treasurer. Directors listed are Jeremy Wells, Sheila Beckner, Rich Bodensteiner, Pastor Justin Boeding, Neela Mollgaard, and Ethan Seaberg.
The Jones Family Foundation is led by Dan Massett, Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 13 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dan Massett
Chair
Board Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay Tauer
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Wells
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neela Mollgaard
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pastor Justin Boeding
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rich Bodensteiner
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheila Beckner
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ethan Seaberg
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachelle Cobb
Secretary
On filings since 2019
35 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Zastoupil
Vice Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Kelly
Co-Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Co-Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Jones
Co-Vice Chair
Board Vice C → Co-Vice Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Jones
Co-Vice Chair
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: R. Scott Jones (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Anne Jones-Vice Chair (2019) — Board Vice C
- Former: Christine Searson (2019) — Vice Treasurer
- Former: Dan Massett-Vice Treasurer (2019) — Board Vice T
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 The Jones Family Foundation
How much does The Jones Family Foundation give each year?
The Jones Family Foundation gave $802K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $810K across 17 grants.
What is The Jones Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jones Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $36,625, and its average grant was $44,580, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jones Family Foundation that year got $32K on average.
Where does The Jones Family Foundation give grants?
The Jones Family Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Red Wing, MN (16 grants).
Does The Jones Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 28% of The Jones Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are The Jones Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Jones Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Red Wing Arts Association ($155,000), Riseup Partnership ($103,000) and Red Wing Downtown Council Main Street Inc ($60,032), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Jones Family Foundation?
The Jones Family Foundation reported $12.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What does The Jones Family Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s website states its mission is to commit leadership and resources to enhance Red Wing’s vitality by working in partnership to address critical challenges and advance efforts that invigorate the community. Its priority areas are education, economic vitality, and arts and culture. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jones Family Foundation?
The Jones Family Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check jonesfamilyfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Jones Family Foundation's EIN?
The Jones Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3069865. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 19, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Jones Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-jones-family-foundation-morg_a14f350d0caa47f5ae4e056d054aea73
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