Joseph E. and Marjorie B. Jones Foundation Grants

Joseph E. and Marjorie B. Jones Foundation Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Joseph E. and Marjorie B. Jones Foundation
Last Updated: March 02, 2026

Summary

The Joseph E. and Marjorie B. Jones Foundation is a private philanthropic organization committed to enhancing life quality in the greater Washington, D.C. area. The foundation focuses on human services, healthcare, and educational initiatives, believing in the inherent dignity of all individuals. It supports projects that foster community trust and partnership while avoiding funding for basic research, scholarships, or sectarian activities. The foundation aims to inspire and uplift communities through strategic partnerships.

Overview

Our Mission The Joseph E. and Marjorie B. Jones Foundation is a private, philanthropic institution dedicated to improving the quality of life for all people, particularly those residing in the greater Washington, D.C. region (DC/MD/VA), by funding human services and health care initiatives and furthering the cause of education. Our Beliefs We believe that civic duty is not a choice; it is an important responsibility of living in a vibrant and progressive community. We believe that all individuals have inherent worth and dignity. We believe that given the right opportunities and resources, all people can improve their lives regardless of race, sex, religion or current social-economic condition. We believe that seemingly complex and insurmountable civic problems can be solved using cooperation, respect, hope and the combinations of physical, spiritual and financial resources. We believe that we must work as partners with other businesses and individuals in supporting the charitable institutions through which The Jones Foundation assists residents of Washington, DC and its surrounding communities. Our Goals We strive to build partnerships that help us fulfill our mission of making a difference in the greater Metropolitan Washington, DC region (DC/MD/VA). We preserve our credibility by remaining independent and objective. We vow that although our financial resources are limited, we will aid organizations that inspire, uplift and motivate. With our financial help, our grant awardees will foster progression of the individual and therefore, the community. We seek to support organizations that create strong and sustainable bonds of trust between those living in the communities we support, and the infra-structure of that community.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Foundation principally supports projects and initiatives located in the greater Washington, D.C. region (DC/MD/VA) by funding human services, health care initiatives and furthering the cause of education with measurable and tangible objectives. Grants will only be provided to entities organized and operated exclusively for charitable or educational purposes, which have qualified under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Ineligibility

The Foundation does not support:basic research, scholarships, publications, films, construction, acquisition of buildings, special events, fund raising, sectarian religious activities, political lobbying or legislative activities. We also tend not to support capital improvement and challenge grant requests.