Jerry and Evon Jordan Foundation
The Jerry and Evon Jordan Foundation is a private foundation based in Albemarle, North Carolina. In 2025, it reported 16 grants totaling $193,300, supporting organizations in North Carolina, Tennessee, and Washington, DC.
Jerry and Evon Jordan Foundation at a glance
In short: Jerry and Evon Jordan Foundation gave $193K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in North Carolina. 56% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $193,300
- -4.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,081
- -28.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $22,162
- +41.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 56% first-time grantees (9 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (57% 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 Jerry and Evon Jordan Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 397, Albemarle, NC 28002
Phone: (704) 485-3500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jerry and Evon Jordan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was East Tennessee State University ($80K). Together the top 10 received $188K.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 87 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 57% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina, 41% to Tennessee, and 2% to Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jerry and Evon Jordan Foundation open to new grantees?
56%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 16 grantees (56%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 44% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 61% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $141K (2023) to $605K (2020). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $193K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN | Donation | $80,000 |
| Foundation for the Carolinas Charlotte, NC | Donation | $50,000 |
| Stanly Adult Care Center Inc Albemarle, NC | Donation | $35,000 |
| Paws of the Piedmont Locust, NC | Donation | $7,050 |
| Will's Place Albemarle, NC | Donation | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics Washington, DC | Donation | $3,500 |
| Pfeiffer University Misenheimer, NC | Donation | $2,500 |
| Butterfly House Albemarle, NC | Donation | $2,000 |
| Jami's Halo Locust, NC | Donation | $2,000 |
| Big Lick Festival Oakboro, NC | Donation | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,162 | $200,000 | $193,459 | $193,300 | 16 | $193,300 | $1,092 |
| 2024 | $15,621 | $195,000 | $201,700 | $201,700 | 12 | $201,700 | $769 |
| 2023 | $22,321 | $100,000 | $140,650 | $140,500 | 18 | $140,500 | $1,099 |
| 2022 | $62,971 | $525,000 | $491,210 | $491,210 | 21 | $491,210 | $3,101 |
| 2021 | $29,181 | $600,000 | $571,300 | $571,300 | 20 | $571,300 | $1,437 |
| 2020 | $481 | $450,000 | $604,500 | $604,500 | 14 | — | $24 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jerry and Evon Jordan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K 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 available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose missions include supporting university research and activities, providing adult day care and caregiver respite, and offering recovery services. For example, East Tennessee State University describes its mission as supporting university research, scholarly and artistic activities; Stanly Adult Care Center describes its work as providing care and respite services for adults and their families; and Will’s Place describes itself as a recovery resource center and sober-living program.
Other 2025 recipients include organizations focused on philanthropy and regional initiatives, sports and inclusion for people of all abilities, and higher education. Those are the stated missions of Foundation for the Carolinas, Special Olympics, and Pfeiffer University, respectively.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $193,300. Awards ranged from $500 to $80,000, with a median grant of $2,000. Its largest grants went to East Tennessee State University ($80,000), Foundation for the Carolinas ($50,000), and Stanly Adult Care Center ($35,000). Other recipients included Paws of the Piedmont ($7,050), Will’s Place ($5,000), and Special Olympics ($3,500). The filing describes the grants as donations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jerry A. Jordan as president and Trudie Evon Smith Jordan as secretary.
Jerry and Evon Jordan Foundation is led by Jerry A. Jordan, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jerry A. Jordan
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Trudie Evon Smith Jordan
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Jerry and Evon Jordan Foundation
How much does Jerry and Evon Jordan Foundation give each year?
Jerry and Evon Jordan Foundation gave $193K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $202K across 12 grants.
What is Jerry and Evon Jordan Foundation's typical grant size?
Jerry and Evon Jordan Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $12,081, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jerry and Evon Jordan Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Jerry and Evon Jordan Foundation give grants?
Jerry and Evon Jordan Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (41%). The most frequent recipient cities were Albemarle, NC (4 grants), Charlotte, NC (2 grants) and Locust, NC (2 grants).
Does Jerry and Evon Jordan Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Jerry and Evon Jordan Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (16 grants).
Who are Jerry and Evon Jordan Foundation's largest grantees?
Jerry and Evon Jordan Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include East Tennessee State University ($80,000), Foundation for the Carolinas ($50,000) and Stanly Adult Care Center Inc ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jerry and Evon Jordan Foundation?
Jerry and Evon Jordan Foundation reported $22K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $193K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jerry and Evon Jordan Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose missions include supporting university research and activities, providing adult day care and caregiver respite, and offering recovery services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jerry and Evon Jordan Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jerry and Evon Jordan Foundation's EIN?
Jerry and Evon Jordan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3135531. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Jerry and Evon Jordan Foundation 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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