The Rees-Jones Foundation
The Rees-Jones Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Established in 2006 by Jan and Trevor Rees-Jones, it supports nonprofit organizations working to improve the lives of disadvantaged people, with a primary focus on North Texas and select international Christian organizations.
The Rees-Jones Foundation at a glance
In short: The Rees-Jones Foundation gave $103.9M across 177 grants in 2024 (avg $587K), mostly in Texas. 16% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $103,930,996
- +98.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 177
- -5.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $587,181
- +109.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $666,092,840
- +0.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (26 of 161, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (76% 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 The Rees-Jones Foundation
- Invitation Only
The Foundation’s filing says its grantmaking programs and areas of interest are described on its website, and directs applicants to review the guidelines and submit a Letter of Inquiry and/or application through its…
The Foundation’s filing says its grantmaking programs and areas of interest are described on its website, and directs applicants to review the guidelines and submit a Letter of Inquiry and/or application through its grants management portal. The website says organizations that have not previously received funding, or are seeking support for a new program, should submit a Letter of Inquiry. If invited, they submit a full application. International requests are invitation-only. The Foundation typically will not fund more than 25% of a project budget or more than 10% of an organization’s annual operating budget. It typically does not fund fundraising events, scholarships, professional conferences, symposiums, performances, competition expenses, endowments, or lobbying.
- Review Cycle
- The Foundation’s filing says there are no fixed deadlines. Its grant program information says applications are accepted throughout the year and recommends applying at least four months before funding is needed.
- Deadline
- The Foundation’s filing says there are no fixed deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Terese Stevenson
Mailing address: 8111 Westchester Dr Suite 950, Dallas, TX 75225-6140
Phone: (214) 751-2977
Email: info@rees-jonesfoundation.org
Website: https://rees-jonesfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Rees-Jones Foundation
Who The Rees-Jones Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children's Medical Center Foundation ($42.8M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $80.1M.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($82,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
940 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 336 grants of 940 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation primarily supports programs serving residents, companion animals, children, youth, and families in an individual recipient and adjoining counties. Its website says it does not award grants for programs serving constituencies outside North Texas, except for select international Christian organizations supported by invitation. In 2024, 76% of grant dollars went to Texas recipients, 10% to Virginia, 8% to Michigan, 2% to Pennsylvania, and 1% to Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 177 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Rees-Jones Foundation open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 26 of 161 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $479K; repeat grants $678K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $75K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 198% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 336% 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 $34.9M (2021) to $103.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 177 grants totaling $103.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Medical Center Foundation Dallas, TX | Funding toward the capital campaign to build a new Children's hospital. | $40,000,000 |
| International Justice Mission Arlington, VA | Funding to support the Vision Fund and program costs associated with the goal of ending slavery in India. | $7,104,527 |
| Southern Gateway Public Green Foundation Dallas, TX | Funding pledged for the playground elements and other recreational amenities. | $5,000,000 |
| CURE International Inc Grand Rapids, MI | Multi-year funding to support construction of the new clinical services building, kitchen, and laundry at CURE Children's Hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. | $4,000,000 |
| Circle Ten Council Boy Scouts of America Dallas, TX | Funding towards the Generations Capital Campaign designated for improvements and enhancements to the Trevor Rees-Jones Scout Camp. | $3,000,000 |
| CURE International Inc Grand Rapids, MI | Funding to support the general operations of the CURE Ethiopia hospital. | $2,980,000 |
| Children's Medical Center Foundation Dallas, TX | Funding to support general operations at The Rees-Jones Center for Foster Care Excellence at Children's Health. | $2,800,000 |
| Forest Forward Dallas, TX | Funding to outfit the historic Forest Theater with a creative education lab for local children. | $2,500,000 |
| Mercy Ships Lindale, TX | Multi-year funding to support the strategic investment fund. | $2,500,000 |
| Living Water International Stafford, TX | Funding to support the WASH programs in Uganda, Zambia and Nicaragua. | $2,481,000 |
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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 | $666,092,840 | $28,868,468 | $161,923,163 | $103,930,996 | 177 | $108,536,853 | $29,083,781 | $32,337,291 |
| 2023 | $662,485,185 | $14,317,434 | $54,447,684 | $52,404,225 | 187 | $60,375,412 | $18,298,925 | $31,933,500 |
| 2022 | $621,323,518 | $106,902,751 | $61,010,731 | $54,407,284 | 172 | $61,138,983 | $7,750,106 | $29,048,129 |
| 2021 | $667,309,841 | $119,015,495 | $40,390,671 | $34,862,025 | 159 | $37,205,860 | $43,801,874 | $32,196,771 |
| 2020 | $549,353,686 | $116,553,438 | $47,301,792 | $45,387,500 | 245 | — | $82,243,975 | $21,846,967 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rees-Jones Foundation reported a distributable amount of $32.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s mission is to serve God by serving others, sharing resources to provide opportunities for the disadvantaged, relief for the suffering, and encouragement in the growth and well-being of children and families. It hopes those served experience the love of Christ in practical ways.
Its North Texas funding areas are animal welfare, child welfare, community benefit, disability care, evangelism and discipleship, family and youth support, neighborhood development, and youth formation. The Foundation supports qualified public entities and 501(c)(3) organizations in good standing. Its website says it does not support other private foundations, commercial businesses, or individuals.
Examples of grantees’ work include children’s health, international anti-trafficking efforts, community greenspace and neighborhood revitalization, and surgical care for children with disabilities. These are grantees’ own stated missions and activities, not the Foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation made 177 grants totaling $103,930,996. Grant amounts ranged from $1,200 to $40 million, with a median grant of $75,000. It funds general operating expenses, specific programs or projects, and capital requests.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $40 million to Children’s Medical Center Foundation for a capital campaign to build a new children’s hospital; $7,104,527 to International Justice Mission for its Vision Fund and program costs associated with ending slavery in India; $5 million to Southern Gateway Public Green Foundation for playground and recreational amenities; and $4 million to CURE International for construction at CURE Children’s Hospital in Addis Ababa. Other large grants included $3 million to Circle Ten Council Boy Scouts of America for improvements to Trevor Rees-Jones Scout Camp and $2.5 million each to Forest Forward and Mercy Ships.
The Foundation also reported direct charitable activities in 2024. Its Summer Internship Program supported six Dallas-area nonprofits in hiring paid summer interns from their youth-program constituents; 31 at-risk youth received job experience, mentoring, financial literacy education, and career exposure. Its Forest District Revitalization activity provided advances on below-market lines of credit to three an individual recipient nonprofits for real estate acquisitions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Terese Stevenson as VP Grants; David Rees-Jones and Trevor R. Rees-Jones as directors; Cissy Moses as Treasurer/Secretary; Thornton Hardie III as President/Director; Trevor D. Rees-Jones as Chairman; and Jan Rees-Jones as Vice Chairman.
The Rees-Jones Foundation is led by Thornton Hardie III, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 3 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thornton Hardie III
President & Director
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$209K (2020) → $294K (2024)
Trevor D Rees-Jones
Director & Chairman
Chairman → Director & Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Rees-Jones
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cissy Moses
Treasurer & Secretary
Treasurer → Treasurer & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
32 hrs/week
$248K (2020) → $285K (2024)
Terese Stevenson
Vice President Grants
Vp-Grants → Vice President Grants, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$267K (2020) → $321K (2024)
Jan Rees-Jones
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: David Hundley (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Peter Collins (2020) — Chief Investment Officer
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 $321K, to Terese Stevenson (VP Grants). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Rees-Jones Foundation
How much does The Rees-Jones Foundation give each year?
The Rees-Jones Foundation gave $103.9M across 177 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $52.4M across 187 grants.
What is The Rees-Jones Foundation's typical grant size?
The Rees-Jones Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $75,000, and its average grant was $587,181, across 177 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Rees-Jones Foundation that year got $479K on average.
Where does The Rees-Jones Foundation give grants?
The Rees-Jones Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (10%) and Michigan (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (87 grants), Fort Worth, TX (23 grants), Arlington, TX (5 grants) and Grand Rapids, MI (4 grants).
Does The Rees-Jones Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 26% of The Rees-Jones Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (46 of 177) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Funding to provide Christmas gifts for children in need." (15 grants).
Who are The Rees-Jones Foundation's largest grantees?
The Rees-Jones Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Children's Medical Center Foundation ($42,800,000 across 2 grants), International Justice Mission ($9,413,446 across 2 grants) and CURE International Inc ($7,855,000 across 3 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($82,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Rees-Jones Foundation?
The Rees-Jones Foundation reported $666.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $108.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Rees-Jones Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s mission is to serve God by serving others, sharing resources to provide opportunities for the disadvantaged, relief for the suffering, and encouragement in the growth and well-being of children and families. It hopes those served experience the love of Christ in practical ways. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Rees-Jones Foundation?
The Foundation’s filing says its grantmaking programs and areas of interest are described on its website, and directs applicants to review the guidelines and submit a Letter of Inquiry and/or application through its… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Rees-Jones Foundation's EIN?
The Rees-Jones Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5132900. 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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