Jellison Benevolent Society Inc
Jellison Benevolent Society Inc is a private foundation based in Junction City, Kansas. It supports scholarships and other charitable purposes, with its 2025 filing stating that scholarships and charitable grants are generally limited to people and organizations in Geary County, while allowing occasional awards elsewhere.
Jellison Benevolent Society Inc at a glance
In short: Jellison Benevolent Society Inc gave $275K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Kansas. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $274,950
- +31.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,165
- +17.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,295,517
- +71.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (5 of 30, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jellison Benevolent Society Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing identifies Amber Stanley as the contact for applications and describes separate application materials for scholarships and grants.
- Review Cycle
- The filing states that the foundation maintains submission deadlines for scholarships, but provides no complete deadline in the available text.
- Deadline
- The filing states that the foundation maintains submission deadlines for scholarships, but provides no complete…
- Contact
Application contact: Amber Stanley
Mailing address: PO Box 145, Junction City, KS 66441
Phone: (785) 762-5566
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jellison Benevolent Society Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Junction City Family YMCA ($83K). Together the top 10 received $200K.
Grant Size Distribution
145 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 141 grants of 145 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 giving was concentrated in Kansas: 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in the state. The remaining reported shares went to recipients in Ohio (2%), Washington (1%), Massachusetts (1%), and Missouri (1%). Its filing says Geary County is the general geographic limit for scholarships and charitable grants, with occasional consideration of applicants or organizations elsewhere.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jellison Benevolent Society Inc open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 30 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 77% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 44% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $191K (2022) to $584K (2021). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $275K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Junction City Family YMCA Junction City, KS | Charitable | $83,000 |
| The Food Pantry of Geary County Junction City, KS | Charitable | $20,000 |
| C L Hoover Opera House Junction City, KS | Charitable | $17,500 |
| Emporia State University Emporia, KS | Educational | $16,400 |
| Geary County United Way Junction City, KS | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Irish Den Chapman, KS | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | Educational | $11,850 |
| Camp Tomah Shinga Junction City, KS | Charitable | $10,000 |
| University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | Educational | $7,400 |
| Cleveland University Cleveland, OH | Educational | $6,400 |
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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 | $1,295,517 | $887,125 | $347,191 | $274,950 | 30 | $303,594 | $612,712 | $288,993 |
| 2024 | $755,583 | $530,724 | $272,984 | $209,900 | 27 | $235,545 | $474,895 | $261,366 |
| 2023 | $498,449 | $219,046 | $262,061 | $197,300 | 28 | $222,188 | $184,273 | $238,387 |
| 2022 | $540,108 | $246,853 | $259,937 | $190,500 | 31 | $215,139 | $217,694 | $250,902 |
| 2021 | $552,495 | $554,342 | $672,275 | $583,800 | 29 | $634,117 | $513,486 | $284,817 |
| 2020 | $670,428 | $492,302 | $357,210 | $274,300 | 40 | — | $461,736 | $260,626 |
| 2019 | $535,336 | $627,487 | $273,975 | $201,250 | 37 | — | $547,233 | $232,854 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jellison Benevolent Society Inc reported a distributable amount of $289K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for charitable organizations and educational institutions. For example, the Junction City Family YMCA describes its mission as providing programs that build a healthy body, mind, and spirit; Bethany College says it educates, develops, and challenges individuals to reach for truth and excellence; and Junction City Main Street says it works to preserve and share the city’s history and support a positive downtown experience.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $274,950. Grant amounts ranged from $1,200 to $83,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Its largest awards included $83,000 to Junction City Family YMCA, $20,000 to The Food Pantry of Geary County, $17,500 to C L Hoover Opera House, $16,400 to Emporia State University, and $15,000 to Geary County United Way. Other grants included $12,000 to Irish Den, $11,850 to Kansas State University, and $10,000 to Camp Tomah Shinga.
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. For scholarship applications, it requires standard forms and information about the applicant’s academic record, family, intended course of study and institution, academic standing, estimated costs, available financial assistance, references, and other relevant information. For grant applications, the filing requests applicant information, proof of tax-exempt status, a description of the program and funding need, and financial statements or other materials; the filing’s description of those materials ends mid-phrase.
Scholarships are generally limited to students from Geary County, Kansas, although students from other areas may occasionally be considered. Other charitable grants are generally limited in the same way, with preference given to charities active in Geary County; occasional grants may go to organizations outside the county.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dale Ann Clore as president; Amber Stanley as secretary/treasurer; and Barbara Craft, Ted Hayden, Jennifer Perry, and Michael R Munson as directors.
Jellison Benevolent Society Inc is led by Dale Ann Clore, President on every filing since 2019; all 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dale Ann Clore
President
On filings since 2019
$500 (2019) → $500 (2025)
Barbara Craft
Director
On filings since 2019
$500 (2019) → $500 (2025)
Michael R. Munson
Director
On filings since 2019
$500 (2019) → $500 (2025)
Ted Hayden
Director
On filings since 2019
$500 (2019) → $500 (2025)
Jennifer Perry
Director
On filings since 2022
$500 (2022) → $500 (2025)
Amber Stanley
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
$9K (2022) → $6K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Janette Vogelsang (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Susan E. Williams (2019–2021) — Secretary & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $6K, to Amber Stanley (Sec/Treas). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Jellison Benevolent Society Inc
How much does Jellison Benevolent Society Inc give each year?
Jellison Benevolent Society Inc gave $275K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $210K across 27 grants.
What is Jellison Benevolent Society Inc's typical grant size?
Jellison Benevolent Society Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,165, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jellison Benevolent Society Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does Jellison Benevolent Society Inc give grants?
Jellison Benevolent Society Inc gives mostly in Kansas: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Junction City, KS (10 grants) and Manhattan, KS (2 grants).
Does Jellison Benevolent Society Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on Jellison Benevolent Society Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (14 grants), "Charitable" (12 grants) and "Education" (4 grants).
Who are Jellison Benevolent Society Inc's largest grantees?
Jellison Benevolent Society Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Junction City Family YMCA ($83,000), The Food Pantry of Geary County ($20,000) and C L Hoover Opera House ($17,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jellison Benevolent Society Inc?
Jellison Benevolent Society Inc reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $304K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $289K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jellison Benevolent Society Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for charitable organizations and educational institutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jellison Benevolent Society Inc?
The filing identifies Amber Stanley as the contact for applications and describes separate application materials for scholarships and grants. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jellison Benevolent Society Inc's EIN?
Jellison Benevolent Society Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-6106092. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 28, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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