Hello.

Welcome to The Jones Foundation

PHOTO: FR3deR1cK's Uncle Gerald and his mom, Gloria, in Chicago's Hyde Park in 1958

"My hope for people is that we can always
live by our own free will."
-Ms. Jaunita Jones

PHOTO: FR3deR1cK's grandmother,

Juanita Jones in early 1950s.

The foundation takes its name and inspiration from two family members who shaped Fr3deR1cK's commitment to social justice, filmmaking as a medium for good, and his desire to use story to keep hope alive.

Frederick's beloved grandmother, Jaunita Jones, and his favorite uncle, Gerald Jones, both inspired young people as teachers in the public school systems in Chicago and Los Angeles.

He learned the power of sharing stories from them. Fr3deR1cK believes that if we share our stories well, we have a better chance of fostering understanding across cultural and political divides. And that telling these stories and listening to these stories gives us hope.

PROJECTS To SUPPORT

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In PRODUCTION:

BEFORE THE DOOR CLOSES

Dr. Bob explores the meaning of life as he faces down his Alzheimer's diagnosis and approaches the end of life on his own terms.

PRE-EXISTING FREEDOM

A film in 3 parts

Fr3der1ck Presents

Customizable DEI talks from a different perspective with Emmy award winning filmmaker.

THE THIRD COUNTRY

What's life like for refugees who fled Myanmar to make a new home in the American South? A short film funded in partnership with The Pivot Fund.

TRAILER & MORE

INNOVATE

Curate and support a variety of media and arts-based projects relating to building diversity, equity & inclusion that encourage learning, action and participation.

IMPACT

Create a wide variety of digital content that recognizes people come from different circumstances. Focus on projects to encourage the allotment of resources and opportunities needed to reach equal outcomes for everyone.

PRODUCE

Partner with government and NGOs, other foundations, corporations and educational institutions to create impactful videos and intervention media.

Consult

Support and enhance global video media & content creation and strategy for organizations.

CREATE

Make original social justice and awareness documentary projects.

SPONSOR

Act as a fiscal sponsor for social impact documentaries and films.

PRESENT

Offer interactive programs from Emmy Award winning director Fr3deR1cK to enhance DEI initiatives, motivate employees, students or staff with a fresh take.

BUILD

Sponsor training and internship opportunities for historically underrepresented groups to build toward more equity in the communications and production industries.

JOIN US.

PHOTO: Ms. Jaunita Jones with her students in 1983.