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
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hunter-jelks Fund reported a distributable amount of $109K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Angel Charity for Children Inc ($5,000), Arizona Burn Foundation ($5,000), Asxl Rare Research Endowment Found ($5,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ANGEL CHARITY FOR CHILDREN INC TUCSON, AZ | OPERATING FUNDS | $5,000 |
| ARIZONA BURN FOUNDATION PHOENIX, AZ | OPERATING FUNDS | $5,000 |
| ASXL RARE RESEARCH ENDOWMENT FOUND PORTLAND, ME | OPERATING FUNDS | $5,000 |
| BARROW NEUROLOGICAL FOUNDATION PHOENIX, AZ | OPERATING FUNDS | $5,000 |
| CALIFORNIA RANGELAND TRUST SACRAMENTO, CA | OPERATING FUNDS | $5,000 |
| COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES SANTA BARBARA, CA | OPERATING FUNDS | $5,000 |
| FRONTIER NURSING UNIVERSITY VERSAILLES, KY | OPERATING FUNDS | $5,000 |
| GLUT1 DEFICIENCY FOUNDATION INC OWINGSVILLE, KY | OPERATING FUNDS | $5,000 |
| HANDI-DOGS INC TUCSON, AZ | OPERATING FUNDS | $5,000 |
| HUMMINGBIRD HEALTH CONSERVATION DAVIS, CA | OPERATING FUNDS | $5,000 |
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 | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for a grant from Hunter-jelks Fund?
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.
Where does Hunter-jelks Fund make grants?
The foundation operates in Birmingham, Alabama and the surrounding region.
What size grants does Hunter-jelks Fund award?
In 2024, Hunter-jelks Fund awarded 21 grants totaling $105K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Hunter-jelks Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Hunter-jelks Fund reported a distributable amount of $109K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Hunter-jelks Fund's EIN?
Hunter-jelks Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6513679. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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