Private foundation · EIN 43-6905376 · Saint Louis, Missouri

Robert E Jones Foundation 12302003

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 34 grants paid, $142K total, median $2,500. 35% of grants stayed in Missouri.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
34
$142K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in MO
35%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cardinal Glennon Children's FoundationSt Louis, MOChildren's hospital$20K
Mayo ClinicJacksonville, FLHospital care.$11K
Arthritis FoundationWashington, DCPursue a cure and ease the burdens of arthritis.$10K
Brianna Marie FoundationMelbourne, FLImproving advancements in fetal lung therapy.$8,000
Haddis MinistriesWinter Park, FLCare for children at two projects in the amhara and addis regions..$8,000
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNChildren's research hospital.$8,000
Baking Memories 4 KidsWinter Garden, FLPay for vacations to fl theme parks for childen who have life threatening or terminal illnesses.$5,000
Chance 2 Dance IncMaitland, FLProvide special needs & varying disabilities arts opportunities.$5,000
Give the Kids the WorldKissimmee, FLAssist family with children dealing with life threatening illnesses.$5,000
Habitat for HorsesAlvin, TXRescue horses$5,000
Ranken JordanMaryland Heights, MOProvide services for children with complex medical needs.$5,000
Ronald McDonald HouseOrlando, FLProvide housing for families with children receiving medical treatment.$5,000
Second Harvest Food BankOrlando, FLFood bank.$5,000
The Covering HouseSt Louis, MOAssist in providing places of refuge and restoration for gils who have experienced sexual trafficking.$5,000
Advent Health Foundation Central FloridaOrlando, FLSupport programs and services to patients and their families.$2,500
Boys & Girls Club of Central FloridaOrlando, FLOffer supports to at-risk youth, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances.$2,500
Boys & Girls Club of St LouisSt Louis, MOOffer supports to at-risk youth, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances$2,500
Humane Society of MissouriSt Louis, MOAnimal rescue.$2,500
Make-A-Wish FoundationMaitland, FLFulfill wishes for children aged 2.5 to 17 with critical illnesses.$2,500
Second Chance RanchHigh Ridge, MOCreate home for animals who are homeless or sick$2,500
St Patrick CenterSt Louis, MOProvide housing, employment opportunities, and healthcare services to homelessness$2,500
Stray Rescue of St LouisSt Louis, MOAnimal rescue$2,500
The National Children's Cancer SocietySt Louis, MOSupport to children with cancer, their families and survivors.$2,500
Homeless Services Network of Central FloridaOrlando, FLSupport of homeless.$2,000
New Hope for KidsMaitland, FLAssist families with children dealing with life-threatening illnesses.$2,000
Rescue Outreach MissionSanford, FLSupport of homeless.$2,000
Mater MediaEllisville, MOPublish and distribute books that evangelize the catholic faith.$1,500
Ssm Health Cardinal Glennon Children's FoundationSt Louis, MOChildren health care.$1,250
Guiding Eyes for the BlindYorktown Heights, NYProvide guide dogs to people with vision loss.$1,000
Paws for HonorWilliamsburg, VAProvide veterinary care and products for retired military and law enforcement k9s.$1,000
Paws for Purple HeartsCanyonville, OROffer quality assistance dogs and canine-assisted therapy programs.$1,000
SPCA International - Global Animal RescueNew York, NYTo advance the safety and well-being of animals$1,000
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYProvide mortgage and build homes for the first responders and miltitary who died in the line of duty.$1,000
The Quinlivian FoundationSt Louis, MOInvest in education, mental health, career pathways, entrepreneurship and housing solutions.$500

By state: Florida 14 · Missouri 12 · District of Columbia 1 · Tennessee 1 · Texas 1 · New York 3

About this foundation

Robert E Jones Foundation 12302003 is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri, administered in care of David T Kiefer, tax-exempt since 2004. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Robert E Jones Foundation 12302003 accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Robert E Jones Foundation 12302003 give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $142K across 34 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Robert E Jones Foundation 12302003 give?

Florida (14 grants), Missouri (12 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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