Private foundation · Andalusia, AL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Frances and Fm Jones
In 2025 it gave 1 grant worth $15,000 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $15,000 (1 grant).
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $15,000
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $15,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $15,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 20 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $296,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $296K | $15K | 1 |
| 2024 | $273K | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $280K | — | 0 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Michael L Jones · Andalusia · (334) 222-3671
- What to send
- 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 to the letter of request, the tax exempt entity should enclose the following documents: 1. List of the entity's current officers and board of directors. 2. Copy of entity's 501(c)(3) determination letter. 3. Entity's last year end financial statements. 4. Entity's last form 990 or form 990-ez submitted to the irs.
- Deadlines
- Requests to the foundation should be submitted on or before april 1st, july 1st and october 1st.
Next one: Apr 1, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2025 filing - Limits
- 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").
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Michael L JonesPresident
- Richard E JonesSecretary
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Children's cancer care & research (1 grant)
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 1 grant to individual people. We don't list their names.