Walter S. & Evan C. Jones Testamentary Trust Grant

Walter S. & Evan C. Jones Testamentary Trust Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Ws & Ec Jones Testamentary Trust
Last Updated: November 11, 2025

Summary

The Walter S. & Evan C. Jones Testamentary Trust Grant provides essential support for educational and medical initiatives in Lyon, Coffey, and Osage counties, Kansas. Established in 1961, this trust also funds community development and human services projects. It prioritizes grant requests that address significant community needs, including general operating and capital support. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with deadlines on the 20th of March, June, September, and December for the next grant meeting.

Overview

NOTE: Applications can be submitted on a Rolling basis. Grants applications must be received no later than the 20th of March, June, September or December in order to be considered in the next grants meeting. Mission The Walter S. & Evan C. Jones Testamentary Trust was established in 1961 to provide educational and medical support to those residing in Lyon, Coffey and Osage counties in Kansas. Over time the trust has been allowed to take on additional charitable support such as human services and community development projects. Walter and Evan were successful farmers and cattlemen, which was the source of wealth for this very generous gift bestowed upon these communities. The original trust was established to help develop a cure for polio. In the early 1960s when a vaccine was licensed, it was at the judgment of the courts to administer the trust as it is today. Program Type Community Improvement & Capacity Building Education Health Human Services

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Grant requests for general operating support, program support and capital support will be considered. Grant requests for capital support such as for buildings, land and major equipment should meet a compelling community need and offer a broad social benefit.Restrictions Coffey, Lyon, Osage Counties, Kansas