Private foundation · EIN 94-3363468 · Grass Valley, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Alan K and Cledith M Jennings 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: 23 grants paid, $304K total, median $5,000. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
23
$304K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bright Futures for YouthGrass Valley, CAGeneral use$61K
Forging Nevada CountyGrass Valley, CAGeneral use$50K
Nc Law Enforcementfire ProtectionGrass Valley, CAGeneral use$50K
Child Advocates of Nevada CountyNevada City, CAGeneral use$32K
Camptonville Community Ctr AdvocateCamptonville, CAGeneral use$20K
Hospice of the FoothillsGrass Valley, CAGeneral use$11K
Hospitality HouseGrass Valley, CAGeneral use$11K
Sierra Nevada Children's ServicesGrass Valley, CAGeneral use$10K
Music in the MountainsGrass Valley, CAGeneral use$8,000
San Juan Ridge Community LibraryNevada City, CAGeneral use$8,000
Pliocene Ridge Comm Service DistPike, CAGeneral use$6,000
Women of WorthCedar Ridge, CAGeneral use$5,000
Olive FoundationMadera, CAGeneral use$5,000
Aauw Nevada County BranchGrass Valley, CAGeneral use$4,800
Camptonville Community PartnershipCamptonville, CAGeneral use$4,000
N Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural CtNevada City, CAGeneral use$3,000
Wolf Creek Community AllianceGrass Valley, CAGeneral use$3,000
Camptonville Vfd AuxiliaryCamptonville, CAGeneral use$3,000
North San Juan Firefighters AssocNevada City, CAGeneral use$3,000
Yes Charter AcademyOregon House, CAGeneral use$2,500
South Yuba River Citizens LeagueNevada City, CAGeneral use$2,000
Dream Big Mini FarmNevada City, CAGeneral use$1,500
Camptonville CourierCamptonville, CAGeneral use$1,000

About this foundation

Alan K and Cledith M Jennings Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Grass Valley, California, administered in care of Alan K Jennings, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 Alan K and Cledith M Jennings 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 Alan K and Cledith M Jennings Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $304K across 23 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Alan K and Cledith M Jennings Foundation give?

California (23 grants), per its latest filing.

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