The Jcpenney Foundation
Plano, Texas · EIN 752966166 · Private foundation
The Jcpenney Foundation is a private foundation based in Plano, Texas. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2018) reports $2.7M in grants paid and $4.3M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 144 individual grants from this funder — $3.5M awarded across 2018–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Jcpenney Foundation funds
The Jcpenney Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, food & agriculture, health care, higher education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, low-income communities, women girls, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA of the USA TO SUPPORT YMCA OF THE USA'S OPPORTUNITY GAP INITIATIVES: THE ACHIEVERS, AND POWER SCHOLARS PROGRAMS. | Chicago, IL | $500K | 2018 |
| Emergency Assistance Foundation Inc JCPENNEY GOLDEN RULE RELIEF FUND. | Jacksonville, FL | $300K | 2018 |
| YMCA of the USA AUGUST 1-15 ROUND UP TO SUPPORT YMCA. | Chicago, IL | $249K | 2018 |
How to apply for funding from The Jcpenney Foundation
The Jcpenney Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at jcpenney.com/jcpcares.
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Frequently asked questions about The Jcpenney Foundation
- Does The Jcpenney Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Jcpenney Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Jcpenney Foundation fund?
- The Jcpenney Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include YMCA of the USA, Emergency Assistance Foundation Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Jcpenney Foundation give in grants?
- The Jcpenney Foundation reported $2.7M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2018). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.5M over 144 grants.
- Where is The Jcpenney Foundation located?
- The Jcpenney Foundation is based in Plano, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 752966166.
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