The Helen Kimberly Jones Charitable Trust
Overview
Mission
To promote the charitable purpose of preventing cruelty to animals primarily in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
Annual application deadlines
June 15
Program areas
Environment, animals
Program limitations
Limited to programs dedicated to prevention of cruelty to animals.
States served
North Carolina
Geographic limitations
Buncombe County, North Carolina
Population served
Animals
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Grant Guidelines
Requirements
- Organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- Funds must be used for programs or services devoted to the prevention of cruelty to animals.
Average giving
Average grant size: $5,000
Average number of grants per year: 8
Average total giving per year: $40,000
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round; however, applications must be submitted by June 15 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting in July.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission. Grant decisions are generally communicated by August for applications received by the deadline.
Required reports
Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects. Site visits may be requested for funded projects.
Foundation Information
About the Foundation
The Helen Kimberly Jones Charitable Trust was established in 1993 under the Last Will and Testament of Helen Kimberly Jones. Ms. Jones adored animals, and she created the trust to support organizations committed to preventing animal cruelty in Buncombe County, North Carolina. The trust was created in memory of Ms. Jones' dogs Trixie, Mike, Kimmy, Penny, Bitsy and Taffy.
Mission
To promote the charitable purpose of preventing cruelty to animals primarily in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
Annual application deadlines
June 15
Program areas
Environment, animals
Program limitations
Limited to programs dedicated to prevention of cruelty to animals.
States served
North Carolina
Geographic limitations
Buncombe County, North Carolina
Population served
Animals
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Requirements
- Organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- Funds must be used for programs or services devoted to the prevention of cruelty to animals.
Average giving
Average grant size: $5,000
Average number of grants per year: 8
Average total giving per year: $40,000
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round; however, applications must be submitted by June 15 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting in July.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission. Grant decisions are generally communicated by August for applications received by the deadline.
Required reports
Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects. Site visits may be requested for funded projects.
About the Foundation
The Helen Kimberly Jones Charitable Trust was established in 1993 under the Last Will and Testament of Helen Kimberly Jones. Ms. Jones adored animals, and she created the trust to support organizations committed to preventing animal cruelty in Buncombe County, North Carolina. The trust was created in memory of Ms. Jones' dogs Trixie, Mike, Kimmy, Penny, Bitsy and Taffy.
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