Philanthropy

Chris K. Jones believes that success must bring a philanthropic mindset. Chris’ charitable trust, formed in 2020, has contributed over $200,000 in funding. His scholarships have benefited students and student-athletes in the USA, England, and Barbados.

  • 92nd Street Y / 92NY

    Sponsor of the Young Writers Workshop and Shakespeare Laboratory, Nexus 50+ Social Program, and 60+ Program for Cognitive Strength and Ability

  • Northumbria University - Newcastle-Upon-Tyne

    Creative Writing and Entrepreneurship Scholarships including a dedicated scholarship for female entrepreneurs, received an Honorary Doctorate July 2026

  • The Public Theater, NYC

    Emerging Writers Program Sponsor, VIP Sponsor of Hamilton Screening

  • Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art

    Board of Trustees, Sponsor of the Mandala Lab in the Classroom & Social, Ethical, and Emotional Learning programs in NYC schools

  • Brooklyn Childrens' Theater

    Using Theater as Therapy for Tweens and Teens

  • Kool Nerd Foundation

    Kool Nerd Prep: Sponsored location costs for inner-city teens looking to build skills and transition into the workforce

  • Marine Gardens Judo Association - Bridgetown, Barbados

    Providing scholarships for underprivileged children to train in Judo

  • Barbados Government Secondary School - St. Michaels Parrish, Barbados

    Providing laptops for children during the pandemic who could not participate in distanced learning

  • Warner Library - Tarrytown, NY

    Support to keep library resources available during the pandemic.

  • Community Food Pantry of Sleep Hollow & Tarrytown

    $30,000 in food aid provided to underprivileged families during the early months of the pandemic.

  • St. Mary's High School - Rutherford, NJ

    T. Kevin Jones Scholarships - providing educational grants for underprivileged children

  • Footage Foundation Inc

    Grants to help text-based messaging for Ukrainian women escaping the dangers of abuse and rape from Russian soldiers