Jentel Foundation
Jentel Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Banner, WY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it made $38K in qualifying distributions.
Jentel Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,336,548
- Revenue (2025)
- $33,772
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $37,908
- Expenses (2025)
- $106,761
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,336,548 | $33,772 | $106,761 | $37,908 | — |
| 2023 | $1,445,826 | $32,770 | $80,555 | $45,104 | — |
| 2022 | $1,493,611 | $394,823 | $599,268 | $525,725 | — |
| 2021 | $1,698,056 | $633,201 | $570,210 | $495,305 | $178 |
| 2020 | $1,635,065 | $520,018 | $570,544 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jentel Foundation is led by J Scott Turpen, Chairman on every filing since 2022; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
J Scott Turpen
Chairman
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David N Jewell
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Stephen William Nicolas
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John T Sargent
Vice President
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John S Small
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Mary Jane Edwards (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Susan Moldenhauer (2022) — Director
- Former: Thomas Buchanan (2022) — Director
- Former: Donna Forbes (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Ellen Sargent (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Neltje (2020–2021) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about Jentel Foundation
How large is Jentel Foundation?
Jentel Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $34K.
What is Jentel Foundation?
Jentel Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Banner, WY. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Jentel Foundation's EIN?
Jentel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0331644. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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