Jingled Elves Inc
Jingled Elves Inc. is a Naples, Florida-based public charity that funds charitable organizations serving women and children in Collier County. It raises funds through an annual trolley tour, shopping events, corporate sponsorships, and private donations.
Jingled Elves Inc at a glance
In short: Jingled Elves Inc gave $361K across 15 grants in 2026 (avg $24K), mostly in Florida. 47% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $361,000
- +32.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 15
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $24,067
- +32.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $79,407
- +29.1% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (7 of 15, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jingled Elves Inc
- How to Apply
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For annual grants, secure a nomination from an eligible paid, registered participant or sponsor and submit a completed application for a specific project. Emergency-fund requests may be submitted in writing to the board.
- Review Cycle
- The grants page says applications are expected in late summer or early fall 2026, with final dates to be announced. It also says voting is scheduled for November 2026.
- Deadline
- The grants page says applications are expected in late summer or early fall 2026, with final dates to be announced.
- Contact
Mailing address: 864 Turtle Court, Naples, FL 34109
Phone: (239) 431-6524
Website: https://jingledelves.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jingled Elves Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Baby Basics of Collier County ($36K). Together the top 10 received $276K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Jingled Elves states that its grantmaking supports organizations serving women and children in Collier County, Florida. All grant dollars reported for filing year 2026 went to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jingled Elves Inc open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 7 of 15 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $23K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $23K repeat.
- 53% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024–2026). 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 2024 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $175K (2024) to $361K (2026). In 2026 it made 15 grants totaling $361K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baby Basics of Collier County Naples, FL | Purchase of Diapers | $36,000 |
| Alliance for Period Supplies Naples, FL | Supplies for Hygiene | $33,000 |
| Blessings in a Backpack Fort Myers, FL | Food for Children | $32,000 |
| Collier Senior Center Naples, FL | Rent, Utlities, Mental Health | $30,000 |
| Harry Chapin Naples, FL | Weekly Food for Children | $30,000 |
| Laces of Love Naples, FL | New Shoes for Children in CC | $25,000 |
| Learn 2 Earn Naples, FL | Tech Traning Programs | $25,000 |
| Our Daily Bread Food Pantry Marco Island, FL | Weekend Meal Packs for Children | $25,000 |
| Collier CAC Naples, FL | Art Therapy Sessons for Children | $20,000 |
| Fostering Success Naples, FL | Free Tutoring for Children in CC | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The organization states it was formed in 2020. Its 2025 filing describes its program as providing grants to organizations for specific requirements designated by each grant.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $79,407 | $391,157 | $377,796 | $361,000 | 15 | $4,175 |
| 2025 | $61,516 | $331,914 | $296,029 | $272,000 | 15 | $2,842 |
| 2024 | $48,952 | $198,628 | $188,031 | $175,000 | 10 | — |
| 2023 | $10,105 | $106,128 | $104,779 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $9,506 | $80,080 | $77,774 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Jingled Elves states that its mission is to provide funds to charities focused on improving the lives of women and children in Collier County, Florida. Its regular grants are for specific, defined projects supporting women and/or children in the county. Eligible applicants are nonprofit tax-exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) serving women and/or children there.
The funded projects listed in the 2026 filing include diapers, hygiene supplies, food and meal programs, shoes, technology training, tutoring, literacy, and children’s art therapy. The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of work supported: Baby Basics of Collier County says it provides diapers to qualifying low-income children from birth to age three; Our Daily Bread Food Pantry says it works to reduce hunger among neighbors in need; Youth Haven says it provides home, hope, and healing to abused and neglected children and teens; and Bikes for Tykes says it provides bicycles to underprivileged children. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not Jingled Elves’ own.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, Jingled Elves reported 15 grants totaling $361,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $36,000, with a median of $25,000. The filing’s largest awards included $36,000 to Baby Basics of Collier County for diapers; $33,000 to Alliance for Period Supplies for hygiene supplies; $32,000 to Blessings in a Backpack for food for children; and $30,000 each to Collier Senior Center and Harry Chapin for the purposes stated in the filing. Other listed awards included $25,000 to Laces of Love, Learn 2 Earn, and Our Daily Bread Food Pantry; $20,000 each to Collier CAC, Fostering Success, Grace Place, and Pace Center for Girls; and $20,000 to Youth Haven.
For annual grants, applicants must be nominated by a paid, registered Jingled Elves participant or sponsor, and each nominator may nominate one organization. A nominator cannot be a paid employee of the nominated organization. Applications require approval from the organization’s executive director or leader. The grants committee reviews applications, may conduct site visits or request additional information, and develops a slate for board approval and a vote by registered participants and sponsors. Grant recipients are notified in November, with awards distributed in January of the following year; funds are to be used by December 31 of the grant award year, and recipients are asked for project updates.
The separate Emergency Fund provides timely assistance for eligible organizations serving women and/or children in Collier County for needs such as natural disasters, medical emergencies, temporary housing or basic needs, and other unforeseen emergencies. Organizations may submit a written request describing the organization, requested amount, reason, population and location served, and proposed use of funds. The board decides requests by majority vote and may also award emergency funds without a request.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Donna Issenmann as President, Linda Tate Sims as Treasurer, Laura Donovan as COO, Maureen Beckwith as Secretary, and Jeanne Jones as Board Member. The website identifies Issenmann as founder and president.
Jingled Elves Inc is led by Donna Issenmann, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 5 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Donna Issenmann
President
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Donovan
COO
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Tate Sims
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne Jones
Board Member
On filings since 2025
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maureen Beckwith
Secretary
On filings since 2025
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Harleigh Kehoe (2022–2024) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2026. "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 Jingled Elves Inc
How much does Jingled Elves Inc give each year?
Jingled Elves Inc gave $361K across 15 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $272K across 15 grants.
What is Jingled Elves Inc's typical grant size?
Jingled Elves Inc's median grant in 2026 was $25,000, and its average grant was $24,067, across 15 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jingled Elves Inc that year got $23K on average.
Where does Jingled Elves Inc give grants?
Jingled Elves Inc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (11 grants) and Fort Myers, FL (2 grants).
Does Jingled Elves Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Jingled Elves Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Jingled Elves Inc's largest grantees?
Jingled Elves Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Baby Basics of Collier County ($36,000), Alliance for Period Supplies ($33,000) and Blessings in a Backpack ($32,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Jingled Elves Inc?
Jingled Elves Inc reported $79K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $391K.
What does Jingled Elves Inc fund?
Jingled Elves states that its mission is to provide funds to charities focused on improving the lives of women and children in Collier County, Florida. Its regular grants are for specific, defined projects supporting women and/or children in the county. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jingled Elves Inc?
For annual grants, secure a nomination from an eligible paid, registered participant or sponsor and submit a completed application for a specific project. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jingled Elves Inc's EIN?
Jingled Elves Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0852417. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 7, 2026)
Live grants for the work Jingled Elves Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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