Dennis M Jones Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySt Louis, Missouri · EIN 43-6786094 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$3.8M
Organizations funded39
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$89.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
20% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American National Red Cross | Washington, DC | General support | $500,000 |
| Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital Foundation | St Louis, MO | General support | $500,000 |
| Connections to Success | St Charles, MO | General support | $360,000 |
| Peter and Paul Community Services | St Louis, MO | General support | $200,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul | Maryland Heights, MO | General support | $200,000 |
| National Urban League | New York, NY | General support | $200,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Boone, NC | General support | $200,000 |
| The Covering House | St Louis, MO | General support | $200,000 |
| Roman Catholic Foundation of Eastern Missouri | St Louis, MO | General support | $120,000 |
| Focus Marines Foundation | Ballwin, MO | General support | $100,000 |
| Foster Care Coalition | St Louis, MO | General support | $100,000 |
| Lift for Life Academy | St Louis, MO | General support | $100,000 |
| Npower Inc | Brooklyn, NY | General support | $100,000 |
| St Patrick Center | St Louis, MO | General support | $100,000 |
| Variety Children's Charity | St Louis, MO | General support | $100,000 |
| Girls in the Know | St Louis, MO | General support | $80,000 |
| Ranken Technical College | St Louis, MO | General support | $75,000 |
| St Louis Area Food Bank | Bridgeton, MO | General support | $75,000 |
| Operation Food Search | St Louis, MO | General support | $75,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Greater St Louis | Chesterfield, MO | General support | $50,000 |
| The Gathering Inc | Tyler, TX | General support | $50,000 |
| Westminster Christian Academy | Chesterfield, MO | General support | $50,000 |
| Joshua Chamberline Society | St Louis, MO | General support | $35,000 |
| Draft Dba Segs4vet | St Louis, MO | General support | $25,000 |
| Duo Dogs | St Louis, MO | General support | $25,000 |
| Our Lady's Inn | St Louis, MO | General support | $25,000 |
| Showme Aquatics | St Charles, MO | General support | $25,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | St Louis, MO | General support | $25,000 |
| St Louis Police Foundation | St Louis, MO | General support | $25,000 |
| The Little Bit Foundation | St Louis, MO | General support | $25,000 |
| Forest Park Forever | St Louis, MO | General support | $10,000 |
| St Andrews Charitable Foundation | St Louis, MO | General support | $10,000 |
| The Municipal Theatre Association of St Louis | St Louis, MO | General support | $10,000 |
| Ten8 Project | Pacific, MO | General support | $10,000 |
| Friends of Forgotten | Omaha, NE | General support | $10,000 |
| Ready Readers | St Louis, MO | General support | $5,000 |
| Marshall Cemetery Association | Marshall, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Veterens of Foreign Wars of the United States | Kansas City, MO | General support | $5,000 |
| American Legion Post 9 | Des Moines, IA | General support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,815,000 | 39 |
| 2024 | $3,407,500 | 34 |
| 2023 | $2,790,000 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621269349102387
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-6786094
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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