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George Jenkins Foundation Inc

Lakeland, Florida  ·  EIN 593753198  ·  Private foundation

George Jenkins Foundation Inc is a Florida-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $3.3M in annual giving against $27.7M in assets. This page documents the 165 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for George Jenkins Foundation Inc — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$3.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$27.7M
Total assets
165
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What George Jenkins Foundation Inc funds

George Jenkins Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, domestic violence, education, faith-based, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureDomestic ViolenceEducationFaith-BasedFood & AgricultureHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessK-12 EducationLibraries & Literacy

Populations it has supported include children, families, foster youth, homeless population, older adults, single parents.

childrenfamiliesfoster youthhomeless populationolder adultssingle parentsveteranswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for George Jenkins Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Alliance Defending Freedom
FOR ALLIANCE DEFENDING FREEDOM OPERATIONS
Scottsdale, AZ$2.7M2023
The Leadership Institute
FOR THE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE OPERATIONS
Arlington, VA$2.5M2023
Academy Prep Foundation Inc
$250,000 INITIAL DONATION (W/T TO NORTHERN TRUST CO).$1,700,000 FUND CLOSING OF LVIM BUILDING.$200,000 FOR ACADEMY PREP OF LAKELAND.
Lakeland, FL$2.1M2018
Hillsdale College
GRANT FOR THE K-12 EDUCATION PROGRAM IN SUPPORT OF THE PROVISION OF AMERICAN CLASSICAL EDUCATION
Hillsdale, MI$1.0M2024
Boys Girls Club of Polk County
CAPITAL FUNDING FOR NEW BUILDING
Lakeland, FL$1.0M2023
Academy Prep of Lakeland
FOR ACADEMY PREP OF LAKELAND OPERATIONS
Lakeland, FL$910K2024
United Way of Central Florida Inc
GJ END HUNGER INITIATIVE AND VARIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Lakeland, FL$905K2024
United Way of Central Florida Inc
CONTRIBUTION FOR GEORGE JENKINS END HUNGER INITIATIVE
Highland City, FL$805K2023
United Way of Central Florida Inc
$490,000 FOR THE GEORGE W. JENKINS END HUNGER INITIATIVE $265,000 FINAL INSTALLMENT ON OUTSTANDING PLEDGES (3)
Highland City, FL$755K2022
Moms for America
FOR MOMS OF AMERICA OPERATIONS
Mansfield, TX$706K2023
Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine
$150,000 FOR STARTUP PHASE FOR MOVING; REPS CAUSED BY HURRICANE.$550,000 BALANCE OF PLEDGED FUNDS FOR MOVING/CONSTRUCTION OF NEW LOCATION.
Lakeland, FL$700K2018
Lakeland Regional Health Foundation
PAYMENTS FOR THREE PLEDGES
Lakeland, FL$662K2020
The Leadership Institute
$282,208 FIRST INSTALLMENT OF PLEDGE FOR THE FL BATTLE PLAN 2022$347,792 FINAL INSTALLMENT OF PLEDGE FOR THE FL BATTLE PLAN 2022
Arlington, VA$630K2022
United Way of Central Florida Inc
$89,910 ASSISTANCE WITH FUNDING OF THE GEORGE W. JENKINS END HUNGER INITIATIVE$270,000 FOR FEEDING PROGRAM/ CHILDCARE TO ESSENTIAL WORKERS I
Highland City, FL$580K2020
Lakeland Regional Medical Center Foundation Inc
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Lakeland, FL$562K2024

George Jenkins Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.1M
2018$4.8M
2020$3.3M
2022$6.5M
2023$13.7M
2024$7.4M

How to apply for funding from George Jenkins Foundation Inc

George Jenkins Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about George Jenkins Foundation Inc

Does George Jenkins Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
George Jenkins Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does George Jenkins Foundation Inc fund?
George Jenkins Foundation Inc's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Alliance Defending Freedom, The Leadership Institute, Academy Prep Foundation Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does George Jenkins Foundation Inc give in grants?
George Jenkins Foundation Inc reported $3.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $36.8M over 165 grants.
Where is George Jenkins Foundation Inc located?
George Jenkins Foundation Inc is based in Lakeland, Florida. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 593753198.
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About this profile. This page is built from George Jenkins Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with George Jenkins Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.