The Jones High School Foundation’s (JHSF) mission is to fund and support empowerment programs for the students, faculty, families and administration of Jones High School. Jones High is a Title I (high poverty) public school, with 86% of its students receiving Free or Reduced lunch. The JHSF will focus on enhancing the academic and enrichment programs at Jones High School (JHS) to empower its current students and sustain its 100 plus year legacy of producing some of the finest citizens in the state of Florida and our nation. JHS has produced some of the most distinguished leaders in the world in the fields of Science, Music, Law, Military, Entrepreneurship, Performing Arts, Education, and Athletics.

Donate In Memory of James Weldon "Chief" Wilson.

"Chief" Wilson was an historical icon at Jones High and the city of Orlando. "Chief" Wilson built one of the most successful high school band programs in the nation that has excelled for decades - TWO World's Fairs, 1976 Bicentennial celebration in Washington D.C., Macy's Thanksgiving Parade, National Memorial Day Parade in Washington DC & Carnegie Hall. But his legacy went beyond music. Known as a compassionate but demanding educator, his standards of excellence resulted in many of his students becoming some of the most successful & prominent citizens in the nation - judges, doctors, lawyers, business men & women, educators, band leaders, & hundreds of college graduates. Your donation will support the Jones High School Marching Tiger Band & continue his legacy. NEW MARCHING TIGER BAND UNIFORMS WILL HONOR "CHIEF" WILSON WITH AN IN MEMORIAM PATCH. The award-winning band that Chief Wilson started currently needs new uniforms. Each uniform will cost $650. Donate $10 or more per month. Also, consider sponsoring a band student at $650 or $50 or more per month. CLICK HERE TO DONATE!

We look forward to your support in 2022-23 to support the following goals for our students.

  • Raise $5K to send four more students to the ALA program at the W.E.B. Dubois Scholars Institute at Princeton University;
  • Raise $5K for the JHS Orchestra - Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra partnership to train our orchestra students. JHS is currently the only high school in Orange County with this partnership.
  • Raise $65K for new Marching Tigers band uniforms that will be dedicated to our founding band director, James W. "Chief" Wilson with an In Memoriam patch;
  • Raise $25K to send our award-winning choir to Nashville to visit and perform at the National Museum of African American Music, and to visit Fisk & Tenn State Universities;
  • Raise $10K to provide support for academic incentives** and various other programs; and,
  • Raise $25K to send our Fightin' Tigers football team for college visits and a game vs Our Lady of Good Counsel (#4 team in MD) in Olney MD (30 miles SW of Baltimore) Friday, September 1, 2023.
  • $10 or more per month from just one out of five JHS alumni and supporters will raise more than $140K per year and help our students achieve these goals each & every year!

    SCROLL DOWN & CHOOSE *SUPPORT ALL STUDENTS* OR A PROJECT OF YOUR CHOICE.

    THE CHALLENGES

  • 78% of current Jones High School students are on free or reduced lunch
  • Over 40 homeless families daily
  • 63% of entering 9th graders are below grade level
  • Majority of current students have never visited a college campus
  • To address these challenges, we have eight targeted fundraising projects. We encourage donors to make Support All Students their first option, since we prioritize these donations and allocate to the Fundraising projects with the greatest needs. See the list below and click on each for a synopsis and to DONATE.

    DONATION OPTIONS

    MAIL A GIFT

    To mail your donation: LOAD & COMPLETE PLEDGE FORM – Make your check or money order, payable to: Jones High School Foundation - Choose one of our Projects below

    Mail it to: Jones High School Foundation, P.O. Box 555427, Orlando FL 32855-5427

    GIVE ONLINE

    PAYPAL OR CREDIT CARD Making your donation online is fast, easy, and secure. All online credit card & PayPal “via your bank account” donations are handled securely through PayPal.You can make a one-time donation or you can make your donation in automatic monthly installments. Monthly or recurring donations are an affordable and inexpensive way to make a small donation into a bigger one. Click on one of our Projects below and DONATE.

    GIVELIFY For your convenience, we are on Givelify. This app is used extensively by churches for tithing. Go to givelify.com, set up your account on your phone, add us as a favorite charity, and donate.

    GIVE ONLINE VIA YOUR BANK BILL PAYER -> Use your bank's Bill Payer system & send your one-time or monthly donations to:

  • Jones High School Foundation
  • P.O. Box 555427
  • Orlando FL 32855-5427
  • Account: ADD ONE OF OUR PROJECTS BELOW
  • JHSF Phone Number: (321) 310-8346
  • Payment (Donation) Category: Charity
  • Amazon Smile JHS Foundation is now on Amazon Smile. Shop smile.amazon.com and add us as your charity.

    CORPORATE MATCHING GIFTS

    Many companies provide a Matching Gift program to employees. Some companies will provide a 100% match, thereby doubling the value of your gift. Check with your company’s HR department. If they provide Matching Gifts, then make a donation & complete your company’s Match Gifting form with the information below. If you have any questions, simply send us an email – [email protected].

    Jones High School Foundation, P.O. Box 555427, Orlando FL 32855-5427, EIN – 59-3548108

    CLICK ON ONE OR MORE OF OUR PROJECTS BELOW & DONATE

    WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!!

    The Jones High School Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization; EIN # 59-3548108. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. No goods or services were provided in exchange for your generous financial donation. The Jones High School Foundation's Florida registration number is CH43618. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. Toll Free Phone - 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352). Website - www.FloridaConsumerHelp.com

    Our Fundraising Projects