Jacarlene Foundation
The Jacarlene Foundation is a private foundation based in Winter Park, Florida. Established in 1988, it says its mission is to strengthen Florida through the arts, the environment, and education.
Jacarlene Foundation at a glance
In short: Jacarlene Foundation gave $5.5M across 48 grants in 2025 (avg $115K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,510,075
- +12.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 48
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $114,793
- +12.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $98,899,150
- +1.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Jacarlene Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit an online Letter of Inquiry and complete the eligibility quiz; if invited, submit the full online application. No attachments are required with the LOI.
- Review Cycle
- The stated full-application deadline for the third quarter of 2026 is July 20, 2026. The trustee meeting is scheduled for August 12, 2026.
- Deadline
- The stated full-application deadline for the third quarter of 2026 is July 20, 2026.
- Contact
Application contact: Bank Of America Private Bank
Mailing address: 250 S Park Ave Suite 410, Winter Park, FL 32789
Phone: (321) 527-7835
Website: https://jacarlene.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Jacarlene Foundation
Who Jacarlene Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rollins College ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $3.6M.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($150,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
159 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 159 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it focuses on philanthropic endeavors in Florida and that distributions must be made and used in Florida. In 2025, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 4% to recipients in Washington, DC; national organizations receiving funds must use them only in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 48 itemized grants.
Cities
How Jacarlene Foundation gives
- 22% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 1756% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $167K (2021) to $5.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 48 grants totaling $5.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rollins College Winter Park, FL | Jacqueline Preis Scholarship Fund - Holt | $1,000,000 |
| Conservation Florida Inc Orlando, FL | 2025 grant award fbo safeguarding Florida s future land protection, nature center, and rapid response fund | $450,000 |
| Feeding Florida Inc Tallahassee, FL | 2025 grant award fbo fresh access and general food distribution | $450,000 |
| Metropolitan Ministries Inc Tampa, FL | 2025 grant award fbo food distribution and pinellas family shelter | $425,000 |
| Second Harvest of the Big Bend Tallahassee, FL | Installment 2 of 2 fbo nourishing opportunities and growth campaign - closing the gap | $300,000 |
| Shirley Proctor Puller Foundation St Petersburg, FL | 1 of 3 installments 2025 grant award fbo general operations of the organization | $250,000 |
| Florida Humanities Council Inc St Petersburg, FL | 2025 grant award fbo statewide history and cultural preservation and storytelling project | $200,000 |
| National Geographic Society Washington, DC | 2025 Grant Award FBO Wildpath Project | $200,000 |
| Florida Litfest Inc (DBA Word of South) Tallahassee, FL | 1 of 3 installments 2025 grant award fbo word of south sustainability and diversity | $200,000 |
| Southern Shakespeare Company Inc Tallahassee, FL | FBO Shakespeare for All: Building the Next Chapter | $165,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $98,899,150 | $6,891,005 | $6,327,101 | $5,510,075 | 48 | $5,989,167 | $6,350,658 | $5,934,364 |
| 2024 | $97,560,513 | $6,817,832 | $5,714,158 | $4,888,213 | 48 | $5,347,641 | $2,841,074 | $5,530,252 |
| 2023 | $96,462,136 | $97,042,335 | $3,512,159 | $2,738,706 | 38 | $3,291,220 | $3,428,631 | $3,176,243 |
| 2022 | $4,125,323 | $1,636,885 | $484,938 | $296,846 | 15 | $408,707 | $100,421 | $277,874 |
| 2021 | $2,944,341 | $278,555 | $222,109 | $166,691 | 10 | $166,691 | $225,028 | $206,354 |
| 2020 | $2,803,831 | $166,661 | $243,432 | $192,882 | 15 | — | $120,406 | $186,185 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jacarlene Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5.9M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation funds scholarships, educational programs, and access to academic opportunities; animal care and habitat preservation; and arts programs, scholarships, and community engagement. Its general charitable purposes also include education and research, limited medical services, homeless relief, community assistance, historical and social preservation, and specific equipment, construction, or improvement projects.
Examples of supported organizations reflect these interests. Rollins College, which received $1 million in 2025, says its mission is to educate students for global citizenship and responsible leadership. An individual recipient, which received $450,000, says it works to permanently protect Florida’s water, wildlife, and wild places. An individual recipient, also awarded $450,000, says it coordinates member food banks to provide food for people in need throughout the state. The Florida Humanities Council, awarded $200,000, says it preserves, promotes, and shares Florida’s history, literature, cultures, and personal stories.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 48 grants totaling $5,510,075. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $1 million, with a median of $50,000. The largest award was $1 million to Rollins College for the Jacqueline Preis Scholarship Fund. Other major awards included $450,000 each to an individual recipient for land protection, a nature center, and a rapid-response fund, and to an individual recipient for fresh access and food distribution; and $425,000 to Metropolitan Ministries for food distribution and a family shelter.
Prospective applicants must first complete an online Letter of Inquiry. An eligibility quiz determines whether the LOI form opens; the form covers the organization and proposed project, and no attachments are required. LOIs are accepted on a rolling basis. Previous grantees must submit a grant evaluation report for trustee review before submitting a new LOI. Selected applicants are invited by email to submit a full online application. The foundation states that distributions are to be made only in Florida; national organizations must agree to use funds only within the state. Eligible recipients are described as tax-exempt public charities under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a). The foundation’s grant history excludes political organizations or efforts, and churches or religious organizations promoting their faith.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Tim Center and Jacquelyn Rogow as presidents and trustees, and Ian Ombres as vice president and trustee.
Jacarlene Foundation is led by Jacquelyn Rogow, President & Trustee since 2023 (on filings since 2020); all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jacquelyn Rogow
President & Trustee
Trustee → President & Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$15K (2022) → $106K (2025)
Tim Center
President & Trustee
Trustee → Vice President & Trustee, 2023
Vice President & Trustee → President & Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$15K (2022) → $115K (2025)
Ian Ombres
Vice President & Trustee
Trustee → Vice President & Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2022
12 hrs/week
$15K (2022) → $115K (2025)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Thomas J. Hughes II (2020–2024) — Former Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Aleen Steinberg (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Jacqueline Preis (2020–2022) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $115K, to Tim Center (President/Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Jacarlene Foundation
How much does Jacarlene Foundation give each year?
Jacarlene Foundation gave $5.5M across 48 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $4.9M across 48 grants.
What is Jacarlene Foundation's typical grant size?
Jacarlene Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $114,793, across 48 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jacarlene Foundation give grants?
Jacarlene Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tallahassee, FL (8 grants), Orlando, FL (5 grants), Fort Lauderdale, FL (5 grants) and St Petersburg, FL (4 grants).
Does Jacarlene Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 21% of Jacarlene Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 48) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jacarlene Foundation's largest grantees?
Jacarlene Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Rollins College ($1,000,000), Conservation Florida Inc ($450,000) and Feeding Florida Inc ($450,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($150,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jacarlene Foundation?
Jacarlene Foundation reported $98.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jacarlene Foundation fund?
The foundation funds scholarships, educational programs, and access to academic opportunities; animal care and habitat preservation; and arts programs, scholarships, and community engagement. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jacarlene Foundation?
Submit an online Letter of Inquiry and complete the eligibility quiz; if invited, submit the full online application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 1, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Jacarlene Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jacarlene-foundation-morg_79e7b2a8e34243f2bd513131d5f988c9
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