About The Jones Foundation
A foundation committed to developing leaders who make a lasting difference.
The Jones Foundation was established with a clear belief: the people most capable of shaping a better future are those who are intellectually curious, grounded in character, and committed to serving something larger than themselves.
Rooted in purpose. Focused on long-term impact.
Through mentorship, immersive opportunities, and strategic financial support, The Jones Foundation helps cultivate growth that equips individuals to lead with confidence, perspective, and purpose.
Our Story
Built on the idea that leadership should be cultivated with intention.
The Jones Foundation exists to help shape individuals who are prepared to lead with substance. Its work begins with the understanding that leadership is not formed by achievement alone, but by the combination of character, curiosity, discipline, and a genuine commitment to others.
That belief informs everything the foundation supports. Whether through mentorship, immersive experiences, or strategic philanthropy, The Jones Foundation seeks to invest in growth that broadens perspective, strengthens capability, and creates lasting influence.
At its core, the foundation is committed to thoughtful support that helps promising people and meaningful initiatives move forward with clarity and purpose. The goal is not only to create opportunity, but to help foster the kind of leadership that leaves an indelible mark on communities and on the world.
What Guides Us
We believe the strongest leaders are well-rounded, intellectually curious, and team-oriented.
Lasting impact is rarely the result of talent alone. It comes from individuals who know how to think deeply, collaborate effectively, act with integrity, and remain open to new ideas and experiences.
The Jones Foundation is built around that view of leadership. By supporting development that reaches beyond the classroom or workplace, the foundation helps prepare people to navigate complexity, contribute meaningfully, and create value wherever they lead.
- Mentorship that strengthens judgment, confidence, and perspective.
- Immersive opportunities that expand understanding and real-world readiness.
- Strategic support that helps promising individuals and impactful work move forward.
- A long-term view of philanthropy centered on meaningful, durable outcomes.
Our Values
The principles behind our work.
The Jones Foundation approaches philanthropy with a belief that meaningful progress is built through thoughtful investment, responsible stewardship, and a commitment to helping people reach their full potential.
Value One
Leadership
We support the development of individuals who can think clearly, act responsibly, and guide others with character and purpose.
Value Two
Curiosity
We believe intellectual curiosity expands vision, sharpens understanding, and prepares people to engage meaningfully with the world around them.
Value Three
Stewardship
We view philanthropy as a responsibility to invest thoughtfully, support wisely, and remain focused on lasting public value.
Value Four
Collaboration
We believe the most effective leaders and initiatives are those that understand the power of working with others toward a shared outcome.
Value Five
Opportunity
We are committed to helping create pathways that give promising people and meaningful efforts the support they need to grow.
Value Six
Impact
We aim to support work that goes beyond short-term benefit and contributes to durable change across communities and generations.
Our Approach
Thoughtful philanthropy begins with clarity of purpose and a commitment to people.
The Jones Foundation seeks to invest where support can do more than address a momentary need. Its approach is centered on helping people grow, helping strong ideas advance, and helping mission-aligned work gain the momentum it needs to create meaningful long-term value.
This means supporting development that is practical as well as aspirational, and philanthropy that is disciplined as well as generous. It is an approach grounded in the belief that the right opportunities, guidance, and support can shape lives of real consequence.
Leadership
Guided by a committed foundation leadership team.
The Jones Foundation is led by individuals whose shared role is to steward its mission, guide its priorities, and help shape its long-term contribution.
Chairman & Executive Director
Austin Jones
Providing leadership for the foundation’s vision, direction, and ongoing mission to support thoughtful development and meaningful opportunity.
Vice Chairman & Director
Bill Jones
Supporting the foundation through governance, oversight, and a long-range commitment to responsible stewardship.
Director
Pam Reber Jones
Contributing leadership and mission continuity as the foundation continues to build its public purpose and philanthropic reach.
Director
Cole Jones
Helping advance the foundation’s commitment to future impact through engaged leadership, service, and thoughtful participation.
Connect With Us
Learn more about The Jones Foundation and its mission.
Whether you are interested in the foundation’s work, its values, or its future direction, we welcome you to reach out and start the conversation.
Foundation Details
Contact Information
- Phone (440) 470-4030
- Email jonesxaustin@gmail.com
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Address
13313 Merl Ave
Lakewood, Ohio, United States - Service Area Ohio