Howard and Georgeanna Jones Foundation for Reproductive Medicine

We are the Jones Foundation The nation’s preeminent medical research foundation in reproductive medicine. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing scientific and medical research in reproductive medicine. We are regarded as the premier national institution focusing on research in reproductive medicine. Operating autonomously, the Foundation has awarded more than $30 million in grants to medical institutions across the country to improve studies on in vitro fertilization and to educate healthcare professionals, policymakers, and administrators on matters related to public policy and ethics. The Foundation has endorsed, acknowledged, and granted funding to significant research endeavors that have contributed to progress in the field of reproductive medicine and aimed at examining public policy matters concerning reproductive medicine to enlighten the public and strive for the betterment of society. OUR HISTORY The Howard and Georgeanna Jones Institute for Reproductive Medicine in Norfolk, Virginia, was established by its founders in 1983 as advancements were made in in vitro fertilization. In 1984, the Howard and Georgeanna Jones Foundation for Reproductive Medicine was established to provide financial and advisory support to the Institute. The Foundation is no longer exclusively associated with the Jones Institute. In 2009, the Foundation expanded its focus to support scientists and organizations across the country.