How to apply
A letter of request detailing the tax exempt purpose of the entity and the project being undertaken; who will benefit from the project; other entities who will be participating in the project; amount that the requesting entity will be contributing to the project and the amount which the entity will be requesting from this foundation. In the narrative describing the project, the entity should state the start-up date of the project and the estimated completion date of the project. The entity is to inform the foundation of the success of the project and provide appropriate pictures. In addition… Contact: Michael L Jones, 117 Allen Avenue, Andalusia, Al, 3342223671 Deadlines: Requests to the foundation should be submitted on or before april 1st, july 1st and october 1st. Restrictions: The purpose of the foundation is to use and apply the whole or part of its income exclusively for charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, either directly or by contributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code as it now exists or as it may hereafter be amended ("code") and the treasury regulations as they now exist or may hereafter be amended (the "regulations").
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
Top 20 of 21 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Andalusia City Board of EducationAndalusia, AL | Refurbishment & renovation to bldgs | $55K |
| Covington County SchoolsAndalusia, AL | Renovation of buildings | $52K |
| Full Tummy Project of Covington CoAndalusia, AL | Provide food to at-risk children | $20K |
| Andalusia BalletAndalusia, AL | Support for community services | $15K |
| St Jude Children's HospitalMemphis, TN | Children's cancer care & research | $15K |
| FIRST Baptist ChurchAndalusia, AL | Buildings and equipment | $15K |
| FIRST United Methodist ChurchAndalusia, AL | Buildings and equipment | $15K |
| Andalusia Community ChristmasAndalusia, AL | Charitable | $15K |
| Bethesda HouseAndalusia, AL | Assist abused women | $15K |
| Wounded Warriors ProjectJacksonville, FL | Help vounded veterans and their fami | $15K |
| Covington Co Child AdvocacyAndalusia, AL | Assistance to abused children | $6,000 |
| Meredith MiraclesAndalusia, AL | Cancer victims and families | $6,000 |
| Andalusia High School Sch FdAndalusia, AL | Education | $6,000 |
| Covington County United FundAndalusia, AL | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Crossover MinistriesOpp, AL | Help with drug addiction | $6,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Cov CoAndalusia, AL | Housing for needy | $6,000 |
| Blue Lake United Methodist CampAndalusia, AL | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Meals of LoveOpp, AL | Food for needy | $6,000 |
| Sav-A-Life of Covington CoAndalusia, AL | Pregnancy counseling & education | $5,000 |
| Covington County PartnersAndalusia, AL | Charitable | $5,000 |
By state: Alabama 19 · Tennessee 1 · Florida 1
About this foundation
Frances and F M Jones Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Andalusia, Alabama, administered in care of Michael L Jones, tax-exempt since 2020. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Frances and F M Jones Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. A letter of request detailing the tax exempt purpose of the entity and the project being undertaken; who will benefit from the project; other entities who will be participating in the project; amount… Deadlines: Requests to the foundation should be submitted on or before april 1st, july 1st and october 1st..
How much does Frances and F M Jones Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $296K across 21 grants, a median of $6,000.
Where does Frances and F M Jones Family Foundation give?
Alabama (19 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), Florida (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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