Private foundation · EIN 80-0016283 · Dallas, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Clay & Lara Jenkins 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 50 grants paid, $165K total, median $500. 90% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
50
$165K
Median grant
$500
Stays in TX
90%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Highland Park United Methodist ChurchDallas, TXGeneral support$71K
University of ChicagoChicago, ILGeneral support$25K
Callejo-Botello FoundationDallas, TXGeneral support$9,344
Dallas CASADallas, TXGeneral support$7,975
After8toeducateDallas, TXGeneral support$5,000
Red Cross of North TexasDallas, TXGeneral support$5,000
Oak CliffDallas, TXGeneral support$3,500
Brighter MagazineDallas, TXGeneral support$2,500
Family GatewayDallas, TXGeneral support$2,500
Jack and Jill Foundation IncWashington, DCGeneral support$2,500
Puede NetworkDallas, TXGeneral support$2,500
Visiting Nurses AssociationDallas, TXGeneral support$2,500
Vogel AlcoveDallas, TXChildcare center for homeless children$2,500
New Mount Zion Baptist ChurchDallas, TXGeneral support$1,500
Paws of LoveFate, TXGeneral support$1,500
Kirkwood Temple ChurchDallas, TXGeneral support$1,250
Dallas County Medical SocietyDallas, TXGeneral support$1,200
Austin Street ShelterDallas, TXGeneral support$1,000
Center for Action and ContemplationAlbuquerque, NMGeneral support$1,000
Dallas Education FoundationDallas, TXGeneral support$1,000
North Texas Food BankPlano, TXGeneral support$1,000
Texas Humane NetworkAustin, TXGeneral support$1,000
Thanksgiving FoundationDallas, TXGeneral support$1,000
Royal Lane Baptist ChurchDallas, TXGeneral support$750
All Stars ProjectNew York, NYGeneral support$500
Beacon HillDallas, TXGeneral support$500
Concord Baptist ChurchDallas, TXGeneral support$500
Dallas Dog RescueDallas, TXGeneral support$500
Friendship West Baptist ChurchDallas, TXGeneral support$500
Homeless Veterans Service of Dallas IncDallas, TXGeneral support$500
Hope ClinicWaxahachie, TXGeneral support$500
Metro Dallas Homeless AllianceDallas, TXGeneral support$500
National Council of Jewish WomenDallas, TXGeneral support$500
North Dakota State University FoundationFargo, NDGeneral support$500
Planned Parenthood of North TexasDallas, TXGeneral support$500
Potters HouseDallas, TXGeneral support$500
Prism Health of North TexasDallas, TXGeneral support$500
St Luke Community United Methodist ChurchDallas, TXGeneral support$500
Take Me Home Pet RescueRichardson, TXGeneral support$500
United WayDallas, TXGeneral support$500
University of North Tx at DallasDallas, TXGeneral support$500
Wilshire Baptist ChurchDallas, TXGeneral support$500
Dallas CatholicDallas, TXGeneral support$300
Eastgate Missionary Baptist ChurchDallas, TXGeneral support$250
Good Street Baptist ChurchDallas, TXGeneral support$250
Jackson Technology Center for Math and ScienceGarland, TXGeneral support$250
The Humane SocietyFort Worth, TXGeneral support$250
Transition Resource Action Center (trac)Dallas, TXGeneral support$250
Communities Foundation of TexasDallas, TXGeneral support$247
Full Gospel Holy TempleDallas, TXGeneral support$150

By state: Texas 45 · Illinois 1 · District of Columbia 1 · New Mexico 1 · New York 1 · North Dakota 1

About this foundation

Clay & Lara Jenkins Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, administered in care of Clay Jenkins, tax-exempt since 2003. 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 Clay & Lara Jenkins Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Clay & Lara Jenkins Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $165K across 50 grants, a median of $500.

Where does Clay & Lara Jenkins Foundation give?

Texas (45 grants), Illinois (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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