Fred Jones Family Foundation
Historical FunderOklahoma City, Oklahoma · EIN 20-3110536 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$408K
Organizations funded105
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$8.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | FRED JONES FAMILY FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 9225 LAKE HEFNER PARKWAY STE 200, OKLAHOMA CITY OK 73120 |
| Phone | 4052312415 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS MUST CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING: THE AMOUNT REQUESTED, A BRIEF NARRATIVE OF HOW THE MONEY WILL BE USED, 501(C)(3) STATUS ALON WITH A COPY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S DETERMINATION LETTER AND A BOARD O DIRECTORS LISTING. |
| Deadlines | NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES |
| Restrictions | NO RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS |
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
23% of grants went outside Oklahoma.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Cowboy & Western Heritage Assoc | Oklahoma City, OK | Mej signature gift - beautification for "live the code" campaign | $75,000 |
| United Way of Central Oklahoma | Oklahoma City, OK | 2024-2025 corporate pledge | $35,000 |
| Okc Economic Development Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | 4Th of 5 payments towards $125,000 pledge to forward okc | $25,000 |
| Allied Arts Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | 2025 annual campaign | $20,000 |
| University of Detroit Mercy | Detroit, MI | Henry A. & patricia M. nikol endowed scholarship - 5th of 7 payments towards $100,000 pledge | $14,500 |
| United Way of Central Oklahoma | Oklahoma City, OK | Celebrating 100 years - 3rd of 4 payments towards $25,000 pledge | $12,500 |
| Oklahoma Zoological Society Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | 3Rd of 3 payments towards "expedition africa" | $10,000 |
| Stephen Silver Tunnel to Towers Foundation | State Island, NY | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Stephen Silver Tunnel to Towers Foundation | State Island, NY | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN | Athletics | $10,000 |
| Communities Foundation of Oklahoma | Oklahoma City, OK | Clara luper sit-in plaza fund - 3rd of 4 donations towards $25,000 pledge | $8,333 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN | Western heritage awards - 2025 | $7,500 |
| Heritage Hall School | Oklahoma City, OK | Contribution | $7,000 |
| Downtown Okc Initiatives | Oklahoma City, OK | Dean A. mcgee awards | $6,700 |
| Eisenhower Medical Center | Rancho Mirage, CA | Contribution | $6,500 |
| Ou Foundation | Norman, OK | Museum of art - board of visitors for kirk hall and fred hall | $6,000 |
| Eisenhower Medical Center | Rancho Mirage, CA | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation | Edmond, OK | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma City Museum of Art | Oklahoma City, OK | Crenaissance ball, film, and annual campaign | $5,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN | 2024-2025 gridiron club | $5,000 |
| The State Chamber Research Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Alciun School | Dallas, TX | Alex podeszwa legacy fund | $4,000 |
| Heritage Hall | Oklahoma City, OK | Contribution | $4,000 |
| Dallas Children's Theater | Dallas, TX | Contribution | $3,500 |
| Blaze's Tribute Equine Rescue | Jones, OK | In memory of lee young | $2,500 |
| Crossings Community School | Oklahoma City, OK | Knight walk - 2024 | $2,500 |
| Cleats for Kids Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | Signing day | $2,500 |
| Heritage Hall | Oklahoma City, OK | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Nashville Zoo Inc | Nashville, TN | Claws for paws and sunset safari benefactor | $2,500 |
| Wes Welker Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | 2024 golf tournament | $2,500 |
| Downtown Okc Initiatives | Oklahoma City, OK | Dean A. mcgee awards | $2,500 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, OK | Department of arts and sciences | $2,500 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN | Even split B/W vanderbilt club sports & intramural fields | $2,250 |
| Okc National Memorial Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | Contribution | $2,200 |
| Alzheimer's Association of Oklahoma | Oklahoma City, OK | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Girl Scouts - Western Oklahoma Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | 2025 - juliette lowe luncheon | $2,000 |
| Human Outreach Project | Midvale, UT | 2 children to kilimanjaro kids community | $2,000 |
| Oklahoma Zoological Society Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Payne Education Center | Oklahoma City, OK | 2024 premier card sponsorship | $2,000 |
| Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | Sam weyrich memorial | $2,000 |
| Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Wings a Special Needs Community | Edmond, OK | 2025 mej signature gift - mej grass & wildflowers garden | $2,000 |
| Southern Plains Production Inc | Edmond, OK | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Wmca | Oklahoma City, OK | 2025 campaign | $2,000 |
| Wyca | Oklahoma City, OK | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Oklahoma | Oklahoma City, OK | Contribution | $1,750 |
| City Care | Oklahoma City, OK | Contribution | $1,500 |
| Desert Community Foundation | Indian Wells, CA | Oscar patron scholarship fund - 2024 | $1,500 |
| Nexus Equine Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | Contribution | $1,500 |
| Infant Crisis Services Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | Contribution | $1,500 |
| Okc Public Schools Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | Contribution | $1,500 |
| Leadership Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | Contribution | $1,500 |
| Myriad Gardens Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | Contribution | $1,500 |
| Nashville Zoo Inc | Nashville, TN | Claws for paws and jaws annual fund | $1,500 |
| Rosemary Farm Sanctuary | South Kortright, NY | Contribution | $1,500 |
| Citizens Caring for Children Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | Backpack funding for back2school event | $1,500 |
| Citizens Caring for Children Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | Contribution | $1,500 |
| Ou Medicine Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | Children's trauma department | $1,500 |
| Salesmanship Club Charitable Golf of Dallas | Dallas, TX | Cj cup byron nelson | $1,500 |
| The LA Tot Institute | Nashville, TN | Contribution | $1,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 105 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $407,953 | 105 |
| 2023 | $368,193 | 98 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600429349100505
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3110536
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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