Helen Kimberly Jones Charitable Trust Grant

The Helen Kimberly Jones Charitable Trust Grant supports organizations in Buncombe County, North Carolina, dedicated to preventing animal cruelty. Established in 1993 by Helen Kimberly Jones, who cherished animals, this grant honors her beloved pets. Organizations must qualify as 501(c)(3) exempt entities, ensuring funds directly contribute to animal welfare programs. Applications are accepted year-round, but must be submitted by June 15 for consideration at the annual meeting in July, reflecting a commitment to ongoing community support.

NOTE: Applications are accepted year-round; however, applications must be submitted by June 15 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting in July.
The Helen Kimberly Jones Charitable Trust was established in 1993 under the Last Will and Testament of Helen Kimberly Jones. Ms. Jones adored animals, and she created the trust to support organizations committed to preventing animal cruelty in Buncombe County, North Carolina. The trust was created in memory of Ms. Jones' dogs Trixie, Mike, Kimmy, Penny, Bitsy and Taffy.
Puprose: To promote the charitable purpose of preventing cruelty to animals primarily in Buncombe County, North Carolina.

Eligibility

Organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.Funds must be used for programs or services devoted to the prevention of cruelty to animals in Buncombe County, North Carolina.