Private foundation · EIN 20-1997491 · Tabor City, North Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Mike & Carolyn Jones Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you work nationally. The foundation accepts applications (NONE.) and its median grant is $500.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 39 grants paid, $83K total, median $500. 23% of grants stayed in North Carolina. Stated restrictions: Qualifying distributions will be made to charities primarily located in southeastern north carolina and northeastern south carolina.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
39
$83K
Median grant
$500
Stays in NC
23%
of grants
Deadline
NONE.
Assets
$2.4M

How to apply

No set specifications at this time. Contact: Michael K Jones, Po Box 674, Tabor City, Nc, 9106534001 Deadlines: NONE. Restrictions: Qualifying distributions will be made to charities primarily located in southeastern north carolina and northeastern south carolina.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

39 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Brookgreen GardensPawleys Island, SCPreservation of south carolina's native flora and fauna & display/preservation of garden sculptures$22K
FIRST Presbyterian ChurchMyrtle Beach, SCProvide christian ministry & support services at the local and global levels$20K
Meredith CollegeRaleigh, NCProviding higher education to students and preparing them for the professional world$8,000
Tabor City Committee of 100Tabor City, NCTo fund everyday acivities promoting community development within the social services sector.$5,000
Wellspring Church Myrtle BeachMyrtle Beach, SCTo support the wellspring church.$2,500
FIRST Baptist Church Wallace NcWallace, NCTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$2,500
New DirectionsBurlington, NCResources to those who served in the military to lead fulfilling lives$1,500
Boys & Girls Club of Grand StrandMyrtle Beach, SCTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$1,000
Boys and Girls Homes of NcLake Waccamaw, NCTo support the needs of vulnerable children by addressing their physical, emotional, social, educational, and spiritual needs.$1,000
Coastal Carolina University Research FoundationConway, SCTo support coastal carolina university$1,000
Global Training NetworkPeoria, AZTo fund everyday activities training pastors around the world.$1,000
Lowcountry Food BankMyrtle Beach, SCTo support services that provide food the the community$1,000
Matthew 25 MinistriesCincinnati, OHDisaster relief & provisions to those in need at the local and global levels$1,000
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCTo fund operations of providing services to victims of war, poverty, and natural disasters.$1,000
Sc Tennis Patrons FoundationBelton, SCSupport programs for junior players, at-risk youth, high school seniors, and sc tennis hall of fame$1,000
The Art Museum of Myrtle BeachMyrtle Beach, SCProvide educational programs and art exhibitions to the community$1,000
Harrells Christian AcademyHarrells, NCTo support academic$1,000
Campus Outreach - MeisenheimersClemson, SCTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$800
Lower Cape Fear LifecareWilmington, NCTo fund access to the highest quality lifecare, education and supportive services to patients, families and the community.$800
Associated CharitiesMyrtle Beach, SCTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$500
Carolina Master ChoraleMyrtle Beach, SCTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$500
Coastal Samaritan CenterMyrtle Beach, SCTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$500
Community KitchenMyrtle Beach, SCTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$500
Fellowship of Christian AthletesMyrtle Beach, SCProviding christian ministry services to athletes and coaches$500
Freedom Readers IncSurfside Beach, SCTo support literacy of children.$500
Friendship Medical ClinicConway, SCTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$500
Habitat for HumanityMyrtle Beach, SCTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$500
Helping Hand North StrandLongs, SCTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$500
Lifeline Children's ServicesMyrtle Beach, SCTo support serivces that equip the body of christ to manifest the gospel to vulnerable children.$500
Meals on WheelsMyrtle Beach, SCTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$500
Mercy ShipsGarden Valley, TXTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$500
Salvation ArmyConway, SCTo support services provided by salvation army$500
Sea Haven for GirlsNorth Myrtle Beach, SCSupport services to homeless, runaway, and at-risk youth$500
The Long Bay SymphonyMyrtle Beach, SCTo support the symphony$500
Tidelands HospiceMyrtle Beach, SCTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$500
UNC Health FoundationChapel Hill, NCThe medical foundation of north carolina, inc. secures financial and volunteer resources for the unc school of medicine and unc health care…$500
Scripture UnionVally Forge, PATo support services that provide opputnities for people of all ages to explore the bible.$400
GideonsLoris, SCTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$300
Rape Crisis CenterMyrtle Beach, SCTo support services for victims of sexual assault$300

By state: South Carolina 26 · North Carolina 9 · Arizona 1 · Ohio 1 · Texas 1 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Mike & Carolyn Jones Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Tabor City, North Carolina, administered in care of Michael K Jones, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Mike & Carolyn Jones Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. No set specifications at this time. Deadlines: NONE..

How much does Mike & Carolyn Jones Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $83K across 39 grants, a median of $500.

Where does Mike & Carolyn Jones Foundation give?

South Carolina (26 grants), North Carolina (9 grants), Arizona (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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