Jenkins Foundation
Jenkins Foundation is a private foundation based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working with children and families, youth, housing, food assistance, and health and wellness.
Jenkins Foundation at a glance
In short: Jenkins Foundation gave $1.8M across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $61K), mostly in Michigan. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,820,732
- +97.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- +15.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $60,691
- +71.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $38,691,823
- +21.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (7 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jenkins Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4343 Concourse Dr Ste 230, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Phone: (810) 225-9955
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jenkins Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Michigan Depression Center ($600K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
103 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 103 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan and 3% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jenkins Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 30 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $75K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $40K repeat.
- 77% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 507% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $110K (2020) to $1.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan Depression Center Ann Arbor, MI | Support for Activities | $600,000 |
| Emu Foundation Ypsilanti, MI | Support for Activities | $101,500 |
| Peace Neighborhood Center Ann Arbor, MI | Support for Activities | $100,000 |
| Safehouse Center Ann Arbor, MI | Support for Activities | $100,000 |
| Avalon Housing Ann Arbor, MI | Support for Activities | $75,000 |
| Food Gatherers Ann Arbor, MI | Support for Activities | $75,000 |
| Shelter Association of Washtenaw County Ann Arbor, MI | Support for Activities | $75,000 |
| Vista Maria Dearborn Heights, MI | Support for Activities | $75,000 |
| Neutral Zone Ann Arbor, MI | Support for Activities | $51,000 |
| Ozone House Ypsilanti, MI | Support of Activities | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38,691,823 | $8,998,385 | $2,140,582 | $1,820,732 | 30 | $1,860,640 | $2,503,497 | $1,951,686 |
| 2023 | $31,793,609 | $6,474,681 | $1,156,241 | $920,000 | 26 | $961,916 | $641,145 | $1,479,070 |
| 2022 | $26,521,112 | $8,051,402 | $966,545 | $790,000 | 22 | $817,991 | $250,316 | $1,018,023 |
| 2021 | $19,427,672 | $8,282,978 | $475,440 | $300,000 | 14 | $345,578 | $648,230 | $768,127 |
| 2020 | $11,632,790 | $10,987,730 | $171,176 | $110,000 | 11 | — | $429,090 | $449,183 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jenkins Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose own missions describe services such as helping people affected by social and economic problems, alleviating hunger, supporting vulnerable youth and families, and promoting housing stability.
For example, Peace Neighborhood Center says it provides programs for children, families, and individuals affected by social and economic problems. Food Gatherers describes its mission as alleviating hunger and eliminating its root causes in Washtenaw County. Neutral Zone describes itself as a youth-driven community, while Ozone House says it provides support and housing services for young people.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $1,820,732. Grant amounts ranged from $6,100 to $600,000, with a median of $40,000.
Its largest reported grants included $600,000 to the University of Michigan Depression Center, $101,500 to EMU Foundation, $100,000 each to Peace Neighborhood Center and SafeHouse Center, and $75,000 each to Avalon Housing, Food Gatherers, Shelter Association of Washtenaw County, and Vista Maria.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Brooke Bonilla as president, Elizabeth Weiss as vice president, and Lee Ann Jenkins and Steven Tracy as directors.
Jenkins Foundation is led by Brooke Bonilla, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brooke Bonilla
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$48K (2021) → $34K (2024)
Lee Ann Jenkins
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Tracy
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Weiss
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $34K, to Brooke Bonilla (President).
Frequently asked questions about Jenkins Foundation
How much does Jenkins Foundation give each year?
Jenkins Foundation gave $1.8M across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $920K across 26 grants.
What is Jenkins Foundation's typical grant size?
Jenkins Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $40,000, and its average grant was $60,691, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jenkins Foundation that year got $14K on average.
Where does Jenkins Foundation give grants?
Jenkins Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ann Arbor, MI (16 grants), Ypsilanti, MI (7 grants) and Detroit, MI (2 grants).
Does Jenkins Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on Jenkins Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support for Activities" (29 grants).
Who are Jenkins Foundation's largest grantees?
Jenkins Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Michigan Depression Center ($600,000), Emu Foundation ($101,500) and Peace Neighborhood Center ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jenkins Foundation?
Jenkins Foundation reported $38.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Jenkins Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose own missions describe services such as helping people affected by social and economic problems, alleviating hunger, supporting vulnerable youth and families, and promoting housing stability. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jenkins Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jenkins Foundation's EIN?
Jenkins Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0467778. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jenkins Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Jenkins Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jenkins-foundation-morg_648ab173ddbd49ab8095990f41918023
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