The Minnie M. Jones Trust was established in 1953 to support and promote quality education programming for underserved children. The trust prioritizes charitable organizations serving youth in Denison, Texas, and Grayson County, Texas. It is managed by the Texas office of Bank of America Private Bank, Philanthropic Solutions, which oversees numerous private foundations with a focus on funding nonprofit organizations that address vital community needs.

This trust provides grants for educational initiatives, with a focus on improving access and quality of education for disadvantaged children. Grants from the Minnie M. Jones Trust are awarded on a one-year basis and must be reapplied for annually. Organizations that receive a grant must skip one grant cycle before reapplying. The grant does not specify restrictions on funding use, indicating a degree of flexibility in allocation.

The grant application process follows standardized procedures managed through an online system. Applications must be submitted through the Bank of America grantmaking portal. Applicants are encouraged to thoroughly research the grant’s guidelines before applying to ensure eligibility. The foundation does not accept email or paper applications. Additionally, organizations that receive funding are required to submit a Post Grant Evaluation Report within one year of the award date.

There are two annual deadlines for submission: January 1 and August 1. Decision notifications are typically provided within two to three months after the deadline. If an application deadline falls on a weekend or a federal holiday, submissions must be completed by the prior business day. Online technical support is available only during standard business hours, so early submission is recommended.

The Minnie M. Jones Trust is part of a broader portfolio of philanthropic efforts managed by Bank of America, which administers numerous charitable foundations, most of which operate within Texas. This trust does not have geographic restrictions beyond its primary focus area of Denison, Texas, and Grayson County, Texas.

For inquiries regarding the application process, applicants can contact the Texas Philanthropic Solutions office via email at tx.philanthropic@bofa.com, ensuring that the foundation name is included in the subject line. More detailed contact information can be found in the official grant procedures document.