AI Summary
The Jones Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, and nonprofits interested in funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $18.6K across 20 grantees.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
IMPERIAL CALCASIEU MUSEUM INC
Lake Charles, LA
$8.5K
7%

President and Fellows of Harvard College
Cambridge, MA
$4K
3%
LAKE CHARLES SYMPHONY INC
LAKE CHARLES, LA
$2.1K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
22
Median 1st year grant
$250
Median 2nd year grant
$200
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Jones Charitable Foundation?
No. Jones Charitable Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Jones Charitable Foundation give?
Jones Charitable Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Louisiana, Massachusetts, and Virginia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Jones Charitable Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Jones Charitable Foundation fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Jones Charitable Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Jones Charitable Foundation awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $19 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Jones Charitable Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Jones Charitable Foundation awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include IMPERIAL CALCASIEU MUSEUM INC, President and Fellows of Harvard College, and LAKE CHARLES SYMPHONY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Jones Charitable Foundation?
Jones Charitable Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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