Alice Jenkins Foundation
The Alice Jenkins Foundation is a private foundation based in Louisville, Colorado. Its 2023 filing describes annual donations to organizations directly involved in the humane treatment and care of animals.
Alice Jenkins Foundation at a glance
In short: Alice Jenkins Foundation gave $30K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Colorado. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $29,665
- +5.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- -19.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,745
- +30.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $723,361
- +5.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Alice Jenkins Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2023 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists a letter as the application material and identifies the trustees as the contact for applications. Awards are restricted to charitable care of animals.
- Review Cycle
- The 2023 filing lists August 15. That date has passed for 2026.
- Deadline
- The 2023 filing lists August 15.
- Contact
Application contact: Trustees Alice N Jenkins Foundation
Mailing address: 424 E Fir Court, Louisville, CO 80027
Phone: (303) 655-7968
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alice Jenkins Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Longmont Humane Society ($2K). Together the top 10 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
104 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 104 grants of 104 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported grant dollars in filing year 2025 went to recipients in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Alice Jenkins Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 17 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−13%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2023) to $45K (2021). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Longmont Humane Society Longmont, CO | Care of Animals | $2,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Raptor Program Fort Collins, CO | Care of Animals | $2,000 |
| Upper Rio Grande Animal Society Monte Vista, CO | Care of Animals | $2,000 |
| Ark-Valley Humane Society Buena Vista, CO | Care of Animals | $2,000 |
| Humane Society of Boulder Valley Boulder, CO | Care of Animals | $2,000 |
| Colorado Horse Rescue Longmont, CO | Care of Animals | $2,000 |
| Animal Friends Alliance Fort Collins, CO | Care of Animals | $2,000 |
| Dumb Friends League Denver, CO | Care of Animals | $2,000 |
| Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Re Colorado Springs, CO | Care of Animals | $2,000 |
| Journey Home Animal Care Center Rifle, CO | Care of Animals | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $723,361 | $97,439 | $60,584 | $29,665 | 17 | $42,165 | $82,932 |
| 2024 | $686,506 | $53,544 | $58,922 | $28,040 | 21 | $40,540 | $40,809 |
| 2023 | $691,884 | $106,052 | $65,559 | $27,100 | 18 | $39,600 | $83,926 |
| 2022 | $651,391 | $67,084 | $72,534 | $34,000 | 24 | $46,500 | $47,018 |
| 2021 | $656,841 | $115,980 | $83,465 | $44,500 | 24 | — | $93,597 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2023 filing says its charitable activities consist of annual donations to organizations directly involved in the humane treatment and care of animals. Its 2025 grants include organizations working with companion animals, horses, birds of prey, and zoo animals.
Grantee missions illustrate the range of animal-related work supported. Colorado Horse Rescue says it works to create safe solutions for horses; Rocky Mountain Raptor Program says it cares for and rehabilitates injured birds of prey, releases them back into the wild, and provides education and outreach. Ark-Valley Humane Society describes its mission as ensuring the welfare of companion animals through compassion and care, and says it operates an open-admission shelter in Chaffee County. Pueblo Zoological Society says its mission includes promoting appreciation, understanding, and conservation of the natural world while providing a quality environment for animals and visitors at Pueblo Zoo.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 17 grants totaling $29,665. Grants ranged from $500 to $2,000, with a median grant of $2,000. Among the reported grants, Colorado Horse Rescue, Rocky Mountain Raptor Program, Ark-Valley Humane Society, Animal Friends Alliance, and Longmont Humane Society each received $2,000. Pueblo Zoological Society received $1,965; Blue Rose Ranch received $1,800; and Grand Rivers Humane Society received $1,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michelle Grey and Pam Mosher as trustees.
Alice Jenkins Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michelle Grey
Trustee
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
$12K (2021) → $12K (2025)
Pam Mosher
Trustee
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
$12K (2021) → $12K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $12K, to Michelle Grey (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Alice Jenkins Foundation
How much does Alice Jenkins Foundation give each year?
Alice Jenkins Foundation gave $30K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $28K across 21 grants.
What is Alice Jenkins Foundation's typical grant size?
Alice Jenkins Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $1,745, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Alice Jenkins Foundation give grants?
Alice Jenkins Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Collins, CO (3 grants), Longmont, CO (2 grants) and Boulder, CO (2 grants).
Does Alice Jenkins Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Alice Jenkins Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Care of Animals" (17 grants).
Who are Alice Jenkins Foundation's largest grantees?
Alice Jenkins Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Longmont Humane Society ($2,000), Rocky Mountain Raptor Program ($2,000) and Upper Rio Grande Animal Society ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Alice Jenkins Foundation?
Alice Jenkins Foundation reported $723K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $97K.
What does Alice Jenkins Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2023 filing says its charitable activities consist of annual donations to organizations directly involved in the humane treatment and care of animals. Its 2025 grants include organizations working with companion animals, horses, birds of prey, and zoo animals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alice Jenkins Foundation?
The foundation’s 2023 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Alice Jenkins Foundation's EIN?
Alice Jenkins Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-0811678. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 23, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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