Jennings Family Foundation
Jennings Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in Woodbridge, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $418K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $24K.
Jennings Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Jennings Family Foundation gave $24K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $23,500
- +17.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,357
- +17.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $417,690
- +21.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Jennings Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was VA State U Endowed Scholarship ($15K). Together the top 7 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Jennings Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 38% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2021) to $24K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VA State U Endowed Scholarship Virginia State Univers, VA | Education Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Poplar Lawn Baptist Church Blackstone, VA | Education Donation | $2,500 |
| Union Baptist Church Crewe, VA | Education Donation | $2,000 |
| Springhill Comm Empower Cen of VA Blackstone, VA | Education | $1,500 |
| Manford Byrd Educational Fund Atlanta, GA | Educational Fund | $1,500 |
| Hawkes Family Reunion Scholarship Richmond, VA | Education Scholarship | $500 |
| CVB Achievement Foundation Norfolk, VA | Education Scholarship | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $417,690 | $100,179 | $26,643 | $23,500 | 7 |
| 2023 | $344,154 | $182 | $23,120 | $20,000 | 7 |
| 2022 | $367,092 | $95 | $17,935 | $17,500 | 7 |
| 2021 | $384,932 | $50,595 | $20,910 | $17,000 | 7 |
| 2020 | $355,247 | $511 | $24,773 | $21,273 | 6 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jennings Family Foundation is led by Deitra Jennings, Chairman on the 2024 filing; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Deitra Jennings
Chairman
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin C Jennings
Secretary & Administrator
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
$3K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Deitra Jennings Director (2020–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Kevin C Jennings Director (2020–2023) — Secretary & Administrator
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $3K, to Kevin C Jennings (Administrator).
Frequently asked questions about Jennings Family Foundation
How much does Jennings Family Foundation give each year?
Jennings Family Foundation gave $24K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $20K across 7 grants.
What is Jennings Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Jennings Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $3,357, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does Jennings Family Foundation give grants?
Jennings Family Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Blackstone, VA (2 grants).
Does Jennings Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Jennings Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education Scholarship" (3 grants).
Who are Jennings Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Jennings Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include VA State U Endowed Scholarship ($15,000), Poplar Lawn Baptist Church ($2,500) and Union Baptist Church ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jennings Family Foundation?
Jennings Family Foundation reported $418K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $100K.
What is Jennings Family Foundation's EIN?
Jennings Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4645170. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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