Clay Jenkins Family Foundation
The Clay Jenkins Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. In 2024, it made grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Texas.
Clay Jenkins Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Clay Jenkins Family Foundation gave $165K across 50 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Texas. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $164,966
- -12.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 50
- +31.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,299
- -33.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $1,280,041
- +77.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (21 of 50, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (82% 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 Clay Jenkins Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7022 S Janmar, Dallas, TX 75320
Phone: (972) 938-1234
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Clay Jenkins Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Highland Park United Methodist Church ($71K). Together the top 10 received $134K.
Grant Size Distribution
193 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 191 grants of 193 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 15% to Illinois, 2% to the District of Columbia, and 1% to New Mexico. New York accounted for 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 50 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Clay Jenkins Family Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 21 of 50 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $500 repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 138% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 184% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $34K (2020) to $189K (2023). In 2024 it made 50 grants totaling $165K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Park United Methodist Church Dallas, TX | General Support | $71,000 |
| University of Chicago Chicago, IL | General Support | $25,000 |
| Callejo-Botello Foundation Dallas, TX | General Support | $9,344 |
| Dallas CASA Dallas, TX | General Support | $7,975 |
| AFTER8TOEDUCATE Dallas, TX | General Support | $5,000 |
| Red Cross of North Texas Dallas, TX | General Support | $5,000 |
| Oak Cliff Dallas, TX | General Support | $3,500 |
| Brighter Magazine Dallas, TX | General Support | $2,500 |
| Family Gateway Dallas, TX | General Support | $2,500 |
| Jack and Jill Foundation Inc Washington, DC | General Support | $2,500 |
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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 | $1,280,041 | $332,854 | $171,820 | $164,966 | 50 | $167,918 | $26,810 | $91,425 |
| 2023 | $719,937 | $132,191 | $200,752 | $189,365 | 38 | $192,468 | $129,087 | $68,742 |
| 2022 | $714,324 | $68,719 | $51,544 | $49,675 | 38 | $49,675 | $68,719 | $70,840 |
| 2021 | $790,056 | $129,136 | $70,626 | $69,250 | 30 | $69,250 | $129,136 | $77,962 |
| 2020 | $737,445 | $66,491 | $34,270 | $34,225 | 37 | — | $44,491 | $62,089 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Clay Jenkins Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $91K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as child advocacy, youth education and services, family support, health, and scholarship and student communities. These describe the grantees’ missions, not stated priorities of the foundation: Dallas CASA says it protects children affected by abuse and neglect; After8toEducate says it offers unsheltered youth a safe place and education; and Family Gateway says it supports children and families affected by homelessness.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 50 grants totaling $164,966. The median grant was $500; awards ranged from $150 to $71,000. The largest grants included $71,000 to Highland Park United Methodist Church and $25,000 to the University of Chicago, both for general support. Other notable grants included $9,344 to Callejo-Botello Foundation, $7,975 to Dallas CASA, and $5,000 each to After8toEducate and Red Cross of North Texas.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Clay Lewis Jenkins as president, Madeleine C. Jenkins as vice president, and Joann Jenkins as treasurer.
Clay Jenkins Family Foundation is led by Clay Lewis Jenkins, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Clay Lewis Jenkins
President
V. President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joann Jenkins
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Madeleine C. Jenkins
Vice President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jo Ann Jenkins (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Lara Jenkins (2020–2021) — President
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.
Frequently asked questions about Clay Jenkins Family Foundation
How much does Clay Jenkins Family Foundation give each year?
Clay Jenkins Family Foundation gave $165K across 50 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $189K across 38 grants.
What is Clay Jenkins Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Clay Jenkins Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $3,299, across 50 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Clay Jenkins Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Clay Jenkins Family Foundation give grants?
Clay Jenkins Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (38 grants).
Does Clay Jenkins Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 98% of Clay Jenkins Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (49 of 50) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Clay Jenkins Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Clay Jenkins Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Highland Park United Methodist Church ($71,000), University of Chicago ($25,000) and Callejo-Botello Foundation ($9,344), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Clay Jenkins Family Foundation?
Clay Jenkins Family Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $168K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $91K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Clay Jenkins Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as child advocacy, youth education and services, family support, health, and scholarship and student communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Clay Jenkins Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Clay Jenkins Family Foundation's EIN?
Clay Jenkins Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0016283. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Clay Jenkins Family 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Clay Jenkins Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/clay-jenkins-family-foundation-morg_b65a5ea992ed471cbc0f1669f0c519d6
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