Wilson N Jones Community Foundation
The Wilson N Jones Community Foundation is a private foundation based in Sherman, Texas, dedicated to promoting health, wellness and education in the community, with special emphasis on access to healthcare for people who are indigent. It partners with local 501(c)(3) charities in Grayson County.
Wilson N Jones Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Wilson N Jones Community Foundation gave $875K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $58K), mostly in Texas. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $875,000
- -1.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $58,333
- -1.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $14,681,738
- -0.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% 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 Wilson N Jones Community Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its website says grant applications are processed through an online application process, and that an organization’s tax ID is needed to access the form. Applications are accepted during the stated annual application period; the foundation asks that requests align with its objective of helping provide healthcare for the indigent in Grayson County.
- Review Cycle
- Applications are accepted July 1 through September 15 each calendar year. Applications received after September 15 cannot be considered.
- Deadline
- Applications are accepted July 1 through September 15 each calendar year.
- Contact
Mailing address: 123 N Crockett St 100, Sherman, TX 75090-5994
Phone: (903) 892-1234
Website: https://wnjfoundation.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 Wilson N Jones Community Foundation
Who Wilson N Jones Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Greater Texoma Health Clinic ($200K). Together the top 10 received $815K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 76 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes its partnerships as being with local 501(c)(3) charities in Grayson County, Texas. All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Wilson N Jones Community Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 15 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 98% 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 (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 $693K (2020) to $948K (2022). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $875K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Texoma Health Clinic Denison, TX | To promote health, wellness and education in Grayson county, tx | $200,000 |
| Home Hospice Grayson County Sherman, TX | To promote health, wellness and education in Grayson county, tx | $150,000 |
| Child and Family Guidance Ctr Sherman, TX | To promote health, wellness and education in Grayson county, tx | $130,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Sherman Sherman, TX | To promote health, wellness and education in Grayson county, tx | $70,000 |
| Rehab Center Therapeutic Solutions Sherman, TX | To promote health, wellness and education in Grayson county, tx | $60,000 |
| Masterkey Ministries Sherman, TX | To promote health, wellness and education in Grayson county, tx | $50,000 |
| Women Rock Sherman, TX | To promote health, wellness and education in Grayson county, tx | $50,000 |
| Four Rivers Outreach Sherman, TX | To promote health, wellness and education in Grayson county, tx | $40,000 |
| Family Promise Grayson County Sherman, TX | To promote health, wellness and education in Grayson county, tx | $35,000 |
| Grayson Co Childrens Advocacy Ctr Sherman, TX | To promote health, wellness and education in Grayson county, tx | $30,000 |
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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 | $14,681,738 | $1,086,212 | $1,018,355 | $875,000 | 15 | $887,653 | $938,615 | $907,066 |
| 2023 | $14,687,339 | $916,119 | $1,019,831 | $886,100 | 15 | $901,686 | $782,388 | $839,130 |
| 2022 | $14,807,922 | $332,286 | $1,080,053 | $948,000 | 17 | $960,743 | $415,247 | $901,182 |
| 2021 | $15,553,020 | $1,344,927 | $998,280 | $866,450 | 16 | $876,494 | $1,190,403 | $952,311 |
| 2020 | $15,243,540 | $777,633 | $813,207 | $692,932 | 13 | — | $568,830 | $894,148 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wilson N Jones Community Foundation reported a distributable amount of $907K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says it considers projects involving dental health, eyeglasses, prescription medication, mental health, health screening, healthcare for uninsured and under-insured people, and other unfunded health-related projects.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. Greater Texoma Health Clinic describes its mission as providing comprehensive health and wellness services regardless of ability to pay. Women Rock says it provides free mammograms and support for breast cancer victims and survivors. Four Rivers Outreach describes community services including life-skills, job-skills and GED training. Texoma Family Shelter says it feeds and houses homeless families and provides related assistance. House of Eli describes job training, educational opportunities and transitional living for young men.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $875,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $200,000, with a median of $40,000. Larger awards included $200,000 to Greater Texoma Health Clinic, $150,000 to Home Hospice Grayson County, $130,000 to Child and Family Guidance Center, and $70,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs Sherman. The stated purpose for these grants was to promote health, wellness and education in Grayson County, Texas.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing are Darold Chip Adami Jr, president; Brock Benson, secretary; and directors Juston Dobbs, Pat Flynn, David Fourier, Tom Kyle, Vickie Lindsey, Dee Lough, David McNees and Whitney Oestreich.
Wilson N Jones Community Foundation is led by Darold Chip Adami Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Darold Chip Adami Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Fourier
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David McNees
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dee Lough
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Juston Dobbs
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marty Richardson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pat Flynn
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Kyle
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vickie Lindsey
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Whitney Oestreich
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brock Benson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Wilson N Jones Community Foundation
How much does Wilson N Jones Community Foundation give each year?
Wilson N Jones Community Foundation gave $875K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $886K across 15 grants.
What is Wilson N Jones Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Wilson N Jones Community Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $40,000, and its average grant was $58,333, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wilson N Jones Community Foundation give grants?
Wilson N Jones Community Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sherman, TX (13 grants) and Denison, TX (2 grants).
Does Wilson N Jones Community Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Wilson N Jones Community Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Wilson N Jones Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Wilson N Jones Community Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Greater Texoma Health Clinic ($200,000), Home Hospice Grayson County ($150,000) and Child and Family Guidance Ctr ($130,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wilson N Jones Community Foundation?
Wilson N Jones Community Foundation reported $14.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $888K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $907K (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 does Wilson N Jones Community Foundation fund?
The foundation says it considers projects involving dental health, eyeglasses, prescription medication, mental health, health screening, healthcare for uninsured and under-insured people, and other unfunded health-related projects. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wilson N Jones Community Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds 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 Wilson N Jones Community Foundation's EIN?
Wilson N Jones Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2357818. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Wilson N Jones Community Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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