Jellison Benevolent Society Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Junction City, KS EIN: 48-6106092

Jellison Benevolent Society is a private foundation established in 1949 and based in Junction City, Kansas. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable entity focused on grantmaking to educational and charitable causes.

Key facts about Jellison Benevolent Society Inc

EIN: 48-6106092
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $209,900
Grants made (2024): 27
Average grant: $7,774
Median grant: $4,000
New grantees (estimate): 22% first-time grantees (6 of 27, 2024)
Total assets: $755,583
Primary geography: Kansas (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who Jellison Benevolent Society Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Jellison Benevolent Society Inc's 27 itemized 2024 grants were Kansas (96%). The most frequent recipient cities were Junction City, KS (7 grants) and Manhattan, KS (3 grants). None of its 27 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (12 grants), "Charitable" (10 grants) and "Education" (5 grants).

Is Jellison Benevolent Society Inc open to new grantees?

22%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 6 of 27 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $9K. How we count

Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.

74% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving fell 64% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$756K

+51.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$210K

+6.4% YoY

Grant Count

-3.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$8K

+10.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jellison Benevolent Society Inc reported a distributable amount of $261K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation primarily funds educational, charitable, and community-based grants. Recent grantmaking demonstrates a commitment to supporting local community organizations and services.

Grantmaking

The foundation made 40 grants in 2023, with recent recipients including:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated in the Junction City, Kansas area and surrounding Geary County region.

Grant Distribution by State

Kansas $201K (96%)

Colorado $2K (1%)

Florida $2K (1%)

Missouri $2K (1%)

Ohio $2K (1%)

All other $1K (1%)

Share of all 27 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Colorado Florida Georgia Illinois Kansas Massachusetts Minnesota Missouri Ohio Oklahoma Pennsylvania South Dakota Tennessee

Cities

Junction CityManhattanEmporiaTopekaHaysLawrenceWichitaBostonChanuteClevelandNashvilleNorth NewtonAtchisonBaldwin CityChapmanConcordiaKansas CityLindsborgPhiladelphiaPittsburg

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 31, 2023:

Total Assets: $498,449
Total Revenues: $219,046
Total Expenses: $262,061
Investment Income and Dividends: $202,799
Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $1,052
Miscellaneous Revenues: $15,195

The foundation's revenue is primarily derived from investment income, with minimal contributions from external sources. The organization operates with no employees.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$755,583	$498,449	$540,108
Revenue	$530,724	$219,046	$246,853
Expenses	$272,984	$262,061	$259,937
Qualifying Distributions	$235,545	$222,188	$215,139
Net Investment Income	$474,895	$184,273	$217,694
Distributable Amount	$261,366	$238,387	$250,902

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

February 28, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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

155 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Junction City Family YMCA ($59,000), Emporia State University ($17,900), C L Hoover Opera House ($17,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
JUNCTION CITY FAMILY YMCA Junction City, KS	CHARITABLE	$59,000
EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY Emporia, KS	EDUCATIONAL	$17,900
C L HOOVER OPERA HOUSE Junction City, KS	CHARITABLE	$17,000
THE FOOD PANTRY OF GEARY COUNTY Junction City, KS	CHARITABLE	$15,000
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY Manhattan, KS	EDUCATIONAL	$14,000
THE CRISIS CENTER INC Manhattan, KS	CHARITABLE	$12,000
IRISH DEN Chapman, KS	CHARITABLE	$10,000
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS Lawrence, KS	EDUCATIONAL	$6,800
WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY Wichita, KS	EDUCATIONAL	$6,800
FRIENDS OF ANIMALS Junction City, KS	CHARITABLE	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Dale Ann Clore	President	—	$500
Amber Stanley	Sec/Treas	—	$5,788
Barbara Craft	Director	—	$500
Ted Hayden	Director	—	$500
Jennifer Perry	Director	—	$500
Michael R Munson	Director	—	$500

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Jellison Benevolent Society Inc fund?

The foundation primarily funds educational, charitable, and community-based grants. Recent grantmaking demonstrates a commitment to supporting local community organizations and services.

How do I apply for a grant from Jellison Benevolent Society Inc?

The foundation made 40 grants in 2023, with recent recipients including: • Junction City Family YMCA: $43,000 • 410 Irish Den: $15,000 • Geary County Food Pantry: $15,000 The foundation distributed approximately $262,061 in total expenses during 2023, indicating an active grantmaking program focused on local charitable needs.

Where does Jellison Benevolent Society Inc make grants?

The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated in the Junction City, Kansas area and surrounding Geary County region.

What size grants does Jellison Benevolent Society Inc award?

In 2024, Jellison Benevolent Society Inc awarded 27 grants totaling $210K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Jellison Benevolent Society Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Jellison Benevolent Society Inc reported a distributable amount of $261K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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 2020–2024.