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
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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