Frances and F M Jones Family Foundation
Historical FunderAndalusia, Alabama · EIN 82-3824811 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MICHAEL L JONES |
|---|---|
| Address | 117 ALLEN AVENUE, ANDALUSIA AL 36420 |
| Phone | 3342223671 |
| Form and materials | 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. |
| Restrictions | 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"). |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
12% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andalusia City Board of Education | Andalusia, AL | Refurbishment & renovation to bldgs | $55,000 |
| Covington County Schools | Andalusia, AL | Renovation of buildings | $52,000 |
| Full Tummy Project of Covington Co | Andalusia, AL | Provide food to at-risk children | $20,000 |
| Andalusia Ballet | Andalusia, AL | Support for community services | $15,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Memphis, TN | Children's cancer care & research | $15,000 |
| First Baptist Church | Andalusia, AL | Buildings and equipment | $15,000 |
| First United Methodist Church | Andalusia, AL | Buildings and equipment | $15,000 |
| Andalusia Community Christmas | Andalusia, AL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Wounded Warriors Project | Jacksonville, FL | Help vounded veterans and their fami | $15,000 |
| Andalusia High School Sch Fd | Andalusia, AL | Education | $6,000 |
| Covington County United Fund | Andalusia, AL | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Crossover Ministries | Opp, AL | Help with drug addiction | $6,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Cov Co | Andalusia, AL | Housing for needy | $6,000 |
| Lbw Community College Foundation | Andalusia, AL | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Blue Lake United Methodist Camp | Andalusia, AL | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Covington County Partners | Andalusia, AL | Charitable | $5,000 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($38,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $296,000 | 21 |
| 2024 | $273,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $280,000 | 17 |
| 2021 | $265,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612259349100141
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-3824811
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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