Jacarlene Foundation
The Jacarlene Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 1988 and located in Winter Park, Florida. The foundation was created through a four million dollar inheritance from the estate of Jackie Preis's mother, Helene. The foundation's name combines the names of Jacqueline (Jackie), her father Carl, and her mother Helene. Following founder Jackie Preis's death in 2022, the foundation became the beneficiary of her estate and trust, significantly expanding its resources. The foundation is managed by Bank of America Private Bank and operates with the mantra "what can we do for you" to strengthen Florida.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$97.6M
+1.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.9M
+78.5% YoY
Grant Count
48
+26.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$102K
+41.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jacarlene Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To strengthen Florida through the arts, the environment, and education.
The foundation focuses on three primary areas of interest:
Scholarships & Education: Funds scholarships, educational programs, educational awareness, and access to academic opportunities and programs that provide community enrichment and quality learning.
Animal/Wildlife Welfare: Protects and preserves the rich diversity of animals in Florida through funding of their care, protection, and preservation of habitats.
The Arts: Promotes the arts and accessibility to all Floridians through artistic endeavors, program support, scholarships, and community engagement.
General Charitable Purposes: Additionally supports education and research relating to medicine, animal rights, animal preservation, historical preservation, and social preservation. The foundation also funds the development or research of medical equipment or devices, as well as assistance in rehabilitating disease or disability.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
** $450 to $1,000,000
Average Grant
** $72,071
How to Apply
** Letters of Inquiry accepted on a rolling quarterly basis through an online application portal. Organizations that have not completed a year of operation or annual audit may be limited to funding requests of $25,000 or less.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Jacarlene Foundation focuses exclusively on philanthropic endeavors in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Assets: $97.6 million (2024)
Total Revenue: $6.82 million (2024)
Total Expenses: $5.71 million (2024)
Total Liabilities: $0 (2024)
Number of Employees: 3 (2024)
Tax Status: 501(c)(3) private foundation; tax-exempt since October 2000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $97,560,513 | $96,462,136 | $4,125,323 |
| Revenue | $6,817,832 | $97,042,335 | $1,636,885 |
| Expenses | $5,714,158 | $3,512,159 | $484,938 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $5,347,641 | $3,291,220 | $408,707 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,841,074 | $3,428,631 | $100,421 |
| Distributable Amount | $5,530,252 | $3,176,243 | $277,874 |
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
126 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Jacarlene Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Metropolitan Ministries Inc ($642,715), Second Harvest of the Big Bend ($600,000), Culteral Arts Alliance of Walton County Inc ($250,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A KIDS PLACE OF TAMPA BAY BRANDON, FL | HOUSING FOR YOUTH AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE | $17,000 |
| ACADEMY PREP CENTER OF TAMPA INC TAMPA, FL | VAN AND STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | $85,000 |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS WASHINGTON, DC | TO SUPPORT RESPONSE AND RECOVERY ACTIVITIES FOR HURRICANES HELENE AND MILTON | $100,000 |
| ARTS4ALL FLORIDA TAMPA, FL | ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM | $24,600 |
| BROWARD COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS FT LAUDERDALE, FL | FOR THE VOLUNTEER STIPEND PROGRAM | $2,000 |
| BROWARD PARTNERSHIP FOR THE HOMELESS INC FT LAUDERDALE, FL | FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAM | $25,000 |
| CHILDRENS CANCER CENTER INC TAMPA, FL | SURVIVING ONCOLOGY AND READJUSTING (SOAR) PROGRAM | $8,000 |
| CONSERVATION FLORIDA INC ORLANDO, FL | TO IMPROVE, EXPAND, AND BUILD UPON GIS MAPPING | $15,000 |
| CORNERSTONE FAMILY MINISTRIES TAMPA, FL | CORNERSTONE'S NEXTGEN CAMP 2024 AT THE ROSA VALDEZ LEARNING CENTER AT OAK GROVE AND OLD WEST TAMPA | $16,340 |
| CRISIS CENTER OF TAMPA BAY TAMPA, FL | NEW AMBULANCE FOR TRANSCARE MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | $60,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JACQUELYN ROGOW | PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE | 8 | $115,000 |
| THOMAS J HUGHES II | FORMER SEC/TREAS | 5 | — |
| TIM CENTER | VP/TRUSTEE | 5 | $115,000 |
| IAN OMBRES | TRUSTEE | 9 | $115,000 |
Contact Information
Website: https://www.jacarlene.org
Email: Jacarlene@bofa.com
Phone: 321-527-7835
Mailing Address: Jacarlene Foundation C/O Andrew Davis Bank of America Private Bank 250 S. Park Avenue, Suite 410 Winter Park, FL 32789
EIN: 59-7188681
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Jacarlene Foundation fund?
**Mission:** To strengthen Florida through the arts, the environment, and education. The foundation focuses on three primary areas of interest: **Scholarships & Education:** Funds scholarships, educational programs, educational awareness, and access to academic opportunities and programs that provide community enrichment and quality learning. **Animal/Wildlife Welfare:** Protects and preserves the rich diversity of animals in Florida through funding of their care, protection, and preservation o…
How do I apply for a grant from Jacarlene Foundation?
**Grant Range:** $450 to $1,000,000 **Average Grant Size:** $72,071 **Application Process:** Letters of Inquiry accepted on a rolling quarterly basis through an online application portal. Organizations that have not completed a year of operation or annual audit may be limited to funding requests of $25,000 or less. **Decision Timeline:** Approximately 3 months **Recent Grant Activity (2024):** The foundation made 15 grants, including: • Metropolitan Ministries: $642,715 (C.R.E.A.T.E. and Miracl…
Where does Jacarlene Foundation make grants?
The Jacarlene Foundation focuses exclusively on philanthropic endeavors in Florida.
What size grants does Jacarlene Foundation award?
In 2024, Jacarlene Foundation awarded 48 grants totaling $4.9M — an average of about $102K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Jacarlene Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Jacarlene Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5.5M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Jacarlene Foundation's EIN?
Jacarlene Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-7188681. 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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