Minnie M. Jones Trust
/OVERVIEW: The Minnie M. Jones Trust supports education and organizations that serve youth in Denison and Grayson County, Texas.
IP TAKE: This funder focuses on funding organizations that serve or are based in Denison and Grayson Counties in Texas.
PROFILE: Established in 1953, the Minnie M. Jones Trust is a private foundation based in Texas. It seeks to “support and promote quality education programming for underserved children.” Managed by Bank of America’s Texas office, the foundation funds local education efforts in Texas.
Grants for Education
The Minnie M. Jones Trust regularly supports nonprofits that serve local youth and education needs. Funding supports college education efforts, and career skills building, among other efforts.
Grantmaking focuses exclusively on the cities of Denison and Grayson in Texas. All grants are for one-year periods only. Past local grantees include the Grayson County College Foundation in Denson, Texas. Other supported foundation was the Boys and Girls Club of Denison, Kids Pantry, Court Appointed Special Advocates of Grayson County, and MasterKey Ministries of Grayson County.
Important Grant Details
Grants range between about $10,000 and $20,000. This foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits. The annual application deadlines are January 1 and August 1. The decision timeframe is two to three months after those dates, as the foundation reviews applications twice per year. Grant seekers must use the Bank of America online system to apply for a grant. Direct general questions to the staff at tx.philanthropic@ustrust.com or 800-357-7094.
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