Rep. Tubbs Jones, Co-Chair of Congressional Philanthropy Caucus, Dies

Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones, a Democrat of Ohio who co-chaired the Congressional Philanthropy Caucus, died Wednesday of a brain hemorrhage.

The congresswoman “was a tireless and tenacious advocate for philanthropy, and her commitment to and leadership of the sector built new avenues of partnership between the public and private sectors,” the Council on Foundations said in a statement.

The council worked with Ms. Tubbs Jones to set up the caucus last year as a forum for discussing issues that affect the charitable world. The group, which is also led by Rep. Robin Hayes, Republican of North Carolina, now has 44 members.

Mr. Hayes said in a statement he was “terribly saddened” by the death, calling Ms. Tubbs-Jones a “wonderful philanthropist and friend.” “She was someone who cared dearly about helping others—especially those who couldn’t help themselves,” he added. “I will miss serving with her as a co-chair on the House Philanthropy Caucus.”

Senators Charles Schumer, Democrat of New York, and Richard Burr, Republican of North Carolina, announced in July they are setting up a comparable caucus in the Senate.