Jennie G and Pearl Abell Education
Jennie G and Pearl Abell Education is a private foundation based in Ashland, Kansas. Its 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as scholarship grants. Its 2025 filing reports 23 grants, all to individual recipients in Kansas.
Jennie G and Pearl Abell Education at a glance
In short: Jennie G and Pearl Abell Education gave $101K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $100,500
- -3.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- +43.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,370
- -33.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $1,653,347
- +3.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Jennie G and Pearl Abell Education
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests. It states that applicants should use the prescribed application form available from the trust and be enrolled in a degree program at a college or university. Applicants are instructed to submit a FAFSA Student Aid Report and final copies of financial aid awards, and to have a transcript sent each semester. The filing also lists requirements of at least 12 credit hours, a minimum 2.00 GPA, and age 18 or older. It limits eligibility to graduates of Clark County, Kansas, high schools or current residents of Clark County, and says grantees may receive awards for up to eight semesters. These instructions are from the 2024 filing; their current applicability is not confirmed.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing lists June 14. That date is past as of October 2, 2026.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing lists June 14.
- Contact
Application contact: Jennie G Pearl Abell Education Trus
Mailing address: 717 S Main Street PO Box 487, Ashland, KS 67831
Phone: (620) 635-0105
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jennie G and Pearl Abell Education funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 82 grants of 82 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Kansas. The 2024 filing’s eligibility restrictions refer to Clark County, Kansas, residents and high school graduates.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
How Jennie G and Pearl Abell Education gives
- Giving grew 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $74K (2021) to $104K (2024). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $101K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 23 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $100,500 |
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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 | $1,653,347 | $180,196 | $127,107 | $100,500 | 23 | $117,968 | $172,503 | $104,752 |
| 2024 | $1,600,258 | $-9,557 | $136,928 | $104,400 | 16 | $120,746 | $104,065 | $103,715 |
| 2023 | $1,746,743 | $120,083 | $126,896 | $98,850 | 14 | $114,999 | $110,063 | $103,924 |
| 2022 | $1,753,556 | $88,380 | $107,770 | $82,000 | 15 | $98,386 | $104,988 | $109,007 |
| 2021 | $1,773,028 | $85,431 | $98,545 | $73,500 | 14 | — | $78,859 | $102,511 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jennie G and Pearl Abell Education reported a distributable amount of $105K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is scholarship grants. The available information does not state a separate mission or describe grants to organizations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $100,500 through 23 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $8,000, with a median of $4,000. The largest reported awards were $8,000, five awards of $6,500, and three awards of $6,000; each was a college scholarship to an individual recipient.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Rick Walker, Terrie Luckie, and Carol Tedford as trustees.
Jennie G and Pearl Abell Education's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carol Tedford
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2023) → $1K (2025)
Terrie Luckie
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $6K (2025)
Rick Walker
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$1K (2024) → $1K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jane S. Rankin (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Terrie Luckie (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Jennie G and Pearl Abell Education
How much does Jennie G and Pearl Abell Education give each year?
Jennie G and Pearl Abell Education gave $101K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $104K across 16 grants.
What is Jennie G and Pearl Abell Education's typical grant size?
Jennie G and Pearl Abell Education's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $4,370, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jennie G and Pearl Abell Education give grants?
Jennie G and Pearl Abell Education gives mostly in Kansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Jennie G and Pearl Abell Education give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Jennie G and Pearl Abell Education's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "College Scholarship" (23 grants).
How large is Jennie G and Pearl Abell Education?
Jennie G and Pearl Abell Education reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $118K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $105K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jennie G and Pearl Abell Education fund?
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is scholarship grants. The available information does not state a separate mission or describe grants to organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jennie G and Pearl Abell Education?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jennie G and Pearl Abell Education's EIN?
Jennie G and Pearl Abell Education's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7454791. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Jennie G and Pearl Abell Education accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Jennie G and Pearl Abell Education funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jennie-g-and-pearl-abell-education-morg_afcf495a1629420f99a535a9517a4022
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