Private foundation · EIN 99-3011971 · Hershey, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

James Jones Family Charitable Trust

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: 3 grants paid, $41K total, median $11K. 67% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$41K
Median grant
$11K
Stays in PA
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Asbury FoundationFrederick, MDGeneral charitable use$20K
Market Square Presbyterian ChurchHarrisburg, PAGeneral charitable use$11K
PennfutureHarrisburg, PAGeneral charitable use$10K

By state: Pennsylvania 2 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

James Jones Family Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Hershey, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Bryn Mawr Trust Ttee, tax-exempt since 2026. 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 James Jones Family Charitable Trust 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 James Jones Family Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $41K across 3 grants, a median of $11K.

Where does James Jones Family Charitable Trust give?

Pennsylvania (2 grants), Maryland (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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