The Rees-Jones Foundation, established in 2006 by Jan and Trevor Rees-Jones, is a private philanthropic organization rooted in Christian values. Its mission is to serve God by serving others, focusing on practical efforts that enhance the lives of children and families in need. The Foundation aims to extend the love of Christ through tangible actions that provide relief, opportunity, and support to disadvantaged communities. Inspired by personal stories and a conviction to make a local impact, the Foundation directs its primary grantmaking efforts toward the North Texas region.
The Foundation concentrates its funding on alleviating conditions that are harmful to families and youth. These efforts are channeled through its Family & Youth Support portfolio, which includes early childhood development, family home visiting, mental health care, support for advocacy centers, veteran care, and general family well-being initiatives. Programs must demonstrate their alignment with these core focus areas to be considered for funding.
To be eligible, applicants must be public entities or organizations classified as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Foundation does not support private foundations, commercial businesses, or individuals. Eligible programs must serve residents of North Texas, particularly those within the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area and surrounding counties. The Foundation does not fund projects that extend services beyond this geographic area, regardless of alignment with its core portfolio areas. International grants are made only on an invitation basis.
The application process begins with confirming that a proposed program fits within one of the Foundation's defined portfolios. Only programs meeting this criterion and the geographic requirement are encouraged to apply. Applications are accepted according to a specific grantmaking schedule. Organizations that have previously received funding must wait twelve months after the board's approval or the end of the grant term and final report submission before applying again. Similarly, declined applicants must wait twelve months before reapplying.
There are no fixed submission or award deadlines, and the Foundation has not published standard application forms or portal details. Prospective applicants should initiate contact via the official email address or phone number for more information. While no specific evaluation criteria are listed, alignment with the Foundation’s mission and the impact within the North Texas community are implicit priorities.
All communication and application-related queries can be directed to the Foundation’s Dallas office or through the primary email contact provided.
