Private foundation · EIN 72-6180664 · Madison, Alabama · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Jurenko Foundation

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: 27 grants paid, $210K total, median $2,800. 81% of grants stayed in Alabama.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
27
$210K
Median grant
$2,800
Stays in AL
81%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Hudsonalpha FoundationHuntsville, ALTo develop the relationships and financial resources to support the work of the nonprofit hudsonalpha institute for biotechnology$100K
Huntsville Symphony OrchestraHuntsville, ALTo support concert sponsorship$15K
Boys and Girls Club of North AlabamaDecatur, ALTo inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us the most,to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, a…$10K
Huntsville Museum of ArtHuntsville, ALTo sponsor folk culture & fashion and folk art$10K
Kids to LoveMadison, ALTo reach out and wrap loving arms around children through every step of their time in foster care.$10K
United Way of Madison CountyHuntsville, ALTo help identify the health and human service needs in madison county$10K
Land Trust of North AlabamaHuntsville, ALTo preserve north alabama's scenic, historic, and ecological resources through conservation, advocacy, recreation, and education.$10K
Wellstone IncHuntsville, ALTo restore hope and healthy living by providing comprehensive behavioral health services in the community.$7,500
Huntsville Hospital FoundationHuntsville, ALTo support the hospice center at redstone village$5,000
Huntsville Learning CenterHuntsville, ALTo help students with limited opportunities become spiritually aware, lifelong learners, and responsible citizens.$5,000
John Stallworth ScholarshipHuntsville, ALTo provide merit-based scholarships to deserving students attending alabama a&m university$5,000
United Cerebral Palsy of Huntsville & Tennessee Valley IncHuntsville, ALTo advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with disabilities$4,000
Alpha Omicron Pi FoundationBrentwood, TNTo support education and the loyalty fund$3,000
Huntsville Botanical GardensHuntsville, ALTo connect people to plants in order to support a healthier quality of life for the region.$2,800
Grant Fire and RescueGrant, ALTo develop, fund, facilitate, and maintain a fire department for grant, al$1,000
Heart of the Valley YMCA - Hogan BranchMadison, ALTo support the hogan ymca's annual campaign$1,000
Huntsville Youth OrchestraHuntsville, ALIn support of the sponsorship to offset the cost of youth concerts$1,000
Kappa Alpha Order Educational FoundationLexington, VATo support education at the alpha beta chapter$1,000
Kentucky Wesleyan CollegeOwensboro, KYTo support education at kentucky wesleyan college$1,000
National Foundation for Cancer ResearchBethesda, MDTo support cancer research and public education relating to the prevention, early diagnosis, better treatments and ultimately, a cure for c…$1,000
Samford UniversityBirmingham, ALTo nurture persons in their development of intellect, creativity, faith, and personhood.$1,000
Susquehanna UniversitySelinsgrove, PATo support susquehanna university's basketball program$1,000
University of Alabama - Capstone Communication SocietyTuscaloosa, ALTo support education at the university of alabama's college of communication$1,000
University of Alabama - Capstone Education SocietyTuscaloosa, ALTo support education at the university of alabama's college of education$1,000
University of Alabama - Capstone Engineering SocietyTuscaloosa, ALTo support education at the university of alabama's college of engineering$1,000
University of Alabama - Culverhouse Commerce Executives SocietyTuscaloosa, ALTo support education at the university of alabama's culverhouse college of commerce$1,000
Waterfront Volunteer Fire DepartmentScottsboro, ALTo develop, fund, facilitate, and maintain a volunteer fire department for scottsboro, al$1,000

By state: Alabama 22 · Tennessee 1 · Virginia 1 · Kentucky 1 · Maryland 1 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

The Jurenko Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Madison, Alabama, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The Jurenko Foundation 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 The Jurenko Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $210K across 27 grants, a median of $2,800.

Where does The Jurenko Foundation give?

Alabama (22 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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