The Milton and Barbara Jones
The Milton and Barbara Jones is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $71K. Net investment income was $121K.
The Milton and Barbara Jones at a glance
In short: The Milton and Barbara Jones gave $71K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $70,750
- -67.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -45.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,792
- -39.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $3,322,234
- +13.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Milton and Barbara Jones funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Nova Southeastern University ($50K). Together the top 6 received $71K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 36 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Milton and Barbara Jones gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−18%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 41% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2020) to $215K (2024). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $71K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL | To deliver innovative programs in a dynamic, lifelong learning and research environment fostering integrity, academic excellence, leadership and community service through engaged students, faculty and staff. | $50,000 |
| Delta Education and Life Development Foundation Inc Fort Lauderdale, FL | To secure and distribute funds that promote & support public service programs initiated by the broward chaper of delta sigma theta, inc and improve quality of life of our diverse community through education, cultural enrichment and social well being. | $10,000 |
| Royal Dames of Cancer Research Inc Fort Lauderdale, FL | To fund and support cancer research and ground-breaking work at the rumbaugh goodwin institute. | $5,000 |
| The Sheriff's Foundation of Broward County Plantation, FL | To fund and support crime prevention/civic education programs of the broward sheriff's office and other local nonprofit organizations. | $3,000 |
| Archbihops Charities and Development (Abcd) Miami Shores, FL | To spread good news of faith to people no matter where they live or who they are. | $2,000 |
| Broward Performing Arts Foundation Fort Lauderdale, FL | To receive and maintain funds to support the programs of the broward center and support arts education. | $750 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,322,234 | $488,766 | $90,463 | $70,750 | 6 | $71,839 | $121,201 | $173,585 |
| 2024 | $2,923,931 | $463,422 | $232,972 | $215,354 | 11 | $215,354 | $96,933 | $150,018 |
| 2023 | $2,693,481 | $397,430 | $121,290 | $107,587 | 7 | $107,587 | $44,218 | $122,796 |
| 2022 | $2,417,341 | $494,021 | $101,531 | $86,000 | 7 | $86,000 | $18,985 | $106,529 |
| 2021 | $2,024,851 | $608,654 | $68,236 | $60,225 | 5 | $60,260 | $100,678 | $86,201 |
| 2020 | $1,494,433 | $486,936 | $37,993 | $30,000 | 2 | — | $7,697 | $66,371 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Milton and Barbara Jones reported a distributable amount of $174K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Milton and Barbara Jones's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barbara Jones
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Milton Jones
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Milton and Barbara Jones
How much does The Milton and Barbara Jones give each year?
The Milton and Barbara Jones gave $71K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $215K across 11 grants.
What is The Milton and Barbara Jones's typical grant size?
The Milton and Barbara Jones's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $11,792, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Milton and Barbara Jones give grants?
The Milton and Barbara Jones gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Lauderdale, FL (4 grants).
Does The Milton and Barbara Jones give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Milton and Barbara Jones's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Milton and Barbara Jones's largest grantees?
The Milton and Barbara Jones's largest 2025 grantees include Nova Southeastern University ($50,000), Delta Education and Life Development Foundation Inc ($10,000) and Royal Dames of Cancer Research Inc ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Milton and Barbara Jones?
The Milton and Barbara Jones reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $72K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $174K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Milton and Barbara Jones?
The Milton and Barbara Jones is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. It holds $3.3M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Milton and Barbara Jones's EIN?
The Milton and Barbara Jones's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2756925. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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