Private foundation · Greeneville
John M and Arnold S Jones Family Foundation
In 2024 it gave 12 grants worth $40,700 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $1,000 to $5,000.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 12 totaling $40,700
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $1,000 to $5,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $2,250, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Greene County, Washington County, Knox County, Davidson County, Monroe County
- Buildings & equipment
- 2 of its Tennessee grants went to buildings, renovations or equipment, e.g. “Building fund”; “Capital campaign”
- Total giving that year
- $40,700
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $41K | $41K | 12 |
| 2023 | $33K | $32K | 11 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Gregg K Jones · Greeneville · (423) 329-6947
- What to send
- By letter
- Deadlines
- December 15th
Next one: Dec 15, 2026 if the dates haven't changed since its 2024 filing
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- John M Jones IVTreasurer
- Alex S JonesDirector
- Gregg K JonesChairman
- Edith S JonesDirector
- Sarah J HarbisonSecretary
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Building fund (1 grant)
- Volunteer spirit awards (1 grant)
- Capital campaign (1 grant)
- Open government (1 grant)
- Economic development (1 grant)
- Greene county TN flood relief (1 grant)
- Annual campaign (1 grant)
- Pillars society (1 grant)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 3 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 6 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 1 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 2 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
It also made 12 grants to individual people. We don't list their names.