Hunter-jelks Fund
The Hunter-Jelks Fund is a private foundation based in Birmingham, Alabama. Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization, it has been tax-exempt since August 1958.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.8M
+1.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$105K
-12.5% YoY
Grant Count
21
-12.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
+0.0% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation maintains modest annual giving levels, with total giving of $120,000 in 2023. The fund supports multiple cause areas, including protection of endangered species, homeless shelters, graduate and professional schools, civil rights, and diseases of specific organs.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation operates in Birmingham, Alabama and the surrounding region.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023 (most recent filing):
- Total Assets: $1,756,231
- Total Revenue: $500,174
- Total Expenses: $152,698
- Total Liabilities: $6,190
- Total Giving: $120,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,774,650 | $1,756,231 | $1,410,551 |
| Revenue | $164,432 | $500,174 | $70,210 |
| Expenses | $147,093 | $152,698 | $159,482 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $105,000 | $120,000 | $125,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $129,607 | $473,942 | $43,305 |
| Distributable Amount | $108,931 | $96,003 | $110,479 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL HUNTER JELKS | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| CAROLYN G JELKS | VICE PRESIDE | — | — |
| RORY JELKS | SECRETARY | 4 | $6,000 |
| JAMES JELKS | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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