Private foundation · EIN 59-3270436 · Washington, District of Columbia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Jelks Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 58 grants paid, $229K total, median $800. 14% of grants stayed in District of Columbia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
58
$229K
Median grant
$800
Stays in DC
14%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.5M

Grants paid in 2025

58 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Florida State Parks FoundationTallahassee, FLDonation$50K
Conserving CarolinaHendersonville, NCDonation$28K
Trust for Public LandLos Angeles, CADonation$25K
Big Waters Land TrustOsprey, FLDonation$21K
Sarasota Audubon SocietySarasota, FLDonation$18K
Alachua Conservative TrustGainesville, FLDonation$17K
Southern Enviromental Law CenterCharlottesville, VADonation$8,675
Wambale IncLongmont, CODonation$7,525
FIRST United Methodist ChurchSarasota, FLDonation$4,000
Justice FIRSTWashington, DCDonation$3,900
Progress Unity FundWashington, DCDonation$3,900
Cancer Research InstituteNew York, NYDonation$3,500
Center for Biological DiversityTucson, AZDonation$3,500
National Alliance for Mental IllnessBaltimore, MDDonation$2,350
Beaches Emergency AssistanceJacksonville Beach, FLDonation$2,000
Beaches Go GreenJacksonville Beach, FLDonation$2,000
Hugs St Johns CountyPonte Vedre, FLDonation$2,000
Investing in KidsSt Augustine, FLDonation$2,000
Jacksonville Symphony AssociationJacksonville, FLDonation$2,000
Oceana IncWashington, DCDonation$2,000
Putnam Land ConservancyInterlacheb, FLDonation$2,000
Cavaliers Drum and Bugle CorpsRosemont, ILDonation$1,000
Ferndano Pullum Community ArtsLos Angeles, CADonation$1,000
Florida Wildlife FederationTallahassee, FLDonation$1,000
Manasota 88Nokomis, FLDonation$1,000
New American Pathways IncAtlanta, GADonation$1,000
Wusf Public MediaOrlando, FLDonation$1,000
Blue Ridge Humane SocietyHendersonville, NCDonation$875
Florida State University FoundationTallahassee, FLDonation$800
Hippodrome State TheatreGainesville, FLDonation$800
Planned Parenthood Federation of AmericaWashington, DCDonation$800
Floridas 5 Wuft-TvGainesville, FLDonation$575
Alzheimer's Association-LouisianaMetarie, LADonation$500
Apalachicola River KeeperApalachicola, FLDonation$500
City Dogs Rescue City KittiesWashington, DCDonation$500
Florida Defenders of the EnviromentGainesville, FLDonation$500
Florida Trail Association IncGainesville, FLDonation$500
Fogartyvile Community Media andSarasota, FLDonation$500
Humane Society of North Central FlGainesville, FLDonation$500
Making an ImpactLakewood Ranch, FLDonation$500
National Wildlife FederationReston, VADonation$500
Nature Conservancy IncWinter Park, FLDonation$500
Rails to Trails ConservancyWashington, DCDonation$500
Sarasota Manatee Bicycle Club IncSarasota, FLDonation$500
Tall TimbersTallahassee, FLDonation$500
The Conservation FundArlington, VADonation$500
The Marine Mammal CenterSausalito, CADonation$500
Washington Area Bicyclists AssociationWashington, DCDonation$500
Tree FoundationSarasota, FLDonation$350
Anacostia Watershed Society IncBladensburg, MDDonation$325
Bread of the Mighty Food BankGainesville, FLDonation$300
Alliance Francaise de Washington DCWashington, DCDonation$250
The Wombat Wmbt RadioGainesville, FLDonation$200
Chattanooga AquariumChattanooga, TNDonation$100
Florida Bicycling AssociationWinter Garden, FLDonation$100
Historic Savannah FoundationSavabbah, GADonation$100
Savannah - Ogeechee Canal MuseumSavannah, GADonation$100
Tybee Island Historical SocietyTybee Island, GADonation$100

By state: Florida 30 · North Carolina 2 · California 3 · District of Columbia 8 · Virginia 3 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Jelks Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Washington, District of Columbia, administered in care of Allen Jelks Jr, tax-exempt since 1995. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Jelks Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Jelks Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $229K across 58 grants, a median of $800.

Where does Jelks Family Foundation Inc give?

Florida (30 grants), North Carolina (2 grants), California (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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