The Rees-Jones Foundation: Community Benefit Grants

The Rees-Jones Foundation, established in 2006 by Jan and Trevor Rees-Jones, operates with a mission grounded in Christian values: serving God by serving others. Motivated by a sense of stewardship over the resources entrusted to them, the Foundation aims to provide practical expressions of Christ's love through financial support to organizations that uplift the disadvantaged. Their philanthropic philosophy was inspired by personal encounters with pressing needs, particularly among children, both locally in North Texas and internationally. The Foundation focuses its grantmaking on several core areas: child welfare, disability inclusion, chronic and mental health conditions, youth mentoring, quality childcare, and animal welfare. Its Community Benefit portfolio, one of its key funding categories, supports children and youth in North Texas through targeted initiatives like Christmas Philanthropy, Community Investments, and the Rees-Jones Youth Internship. These activities are designed to encourage civic participation and strengthen the community’s capacity to support its young residents. Applicants must be organizations recognized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or qualified public entities. The Foundation does not award grants to private foundations, commercial entities, or individuals. Moreover, the programming must serve the Dallas-Fort Worth area or surrounding counties. Applications for international projects are only accepted by invitation and are not open to general applicants. To ensure alignment, prospective grantees must confirm that their programs fall within the Foundation’s defined portfolios and serve eligible North Texas constituencies. The application process includes several restrictions: new funding requests from current grantees are not considered until 12 months after their last grant approval or upon completion of the previous grant’s term and final report submission. Declined applicants must also wait 12 months before reapplying. The Foundation’s grant cycle is recurring, with no specific open or close dates mentioned publicly. Organizations should monitor the Foundation's website and contact the Foundation for specific timing or questions related to their program eligibility. The main contact point for inquiries is [email protected] or by phone at 214-751-2977. Applications that meet the mission and portfolio alignment criteria are reviewed for their potential to transform the lives of North Texas children, youth, and families.

Ensure your program aligns strictly with a funding portfolio and serves North Texas exclusively; wait periods after declines or prior awards are enforced.