Private foundation · EIN 45-2850068 · Plano, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Alfred W and Nancy M Jones Foundation

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $655K total, median $10K. 57% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
14
$655K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in TX
57%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Prestonwood Christian AcademyPlano, TXFacilities, equipment, endowment$500K
University of Texas at TylerTyler, TXFacility development & golf team$35K
Lindale Eagles Bass ClubLindale, TXEquipment for school bass team$15K
Ace Scholarships Texas LLCGreenwood, COScholarships for children$15K
Tyler Jr Golf Foundation Dba FIRST Tee Greater TylerBullard, TXPromote youth development$10K
Path People Attempting to HelpTyler, TXSupport for low-income individuals$10K
Alzheimers Alliance of Smith CountyTyler, TXSupport for alzheimer's patients$10K
American Red CrossWashington, DCDisaster relief$10K
Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenTampa, FLHospital for children$10K
St Jude Children's Research HospitaAustin, TXChildren's hospital$10K
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCInternational aid$10K
Tunnels to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYFirst responders aid$10K
Amazing Grace Food PantryWylie, TXFood pantry$5,000
Friends of the Coleman FundMiami, OKCommunity theater operations$5,000

By state: Texas 8 · Colorado 1 · District of Columbia 1 · Florida 1 · North Carolina 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Alfred W and Nancy M Jones Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Plano, Texas, administered in care of Mike Madison, tax-exempt since 2011. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Alfred W and Nancy M Jones Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Alfred W and Nancy M Jones Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $655K across 14 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Alfred W and Nancy M Jones Foundation give?

Texas (8 grants), Colorado (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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