Joan W Jenkins Foundation Inc
Joan W Jenkins Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Ocean City, Maryland. Its 2025 filing reports grants to nonprofit organizations, primarily recipients in Maryland, and direct charitable activity through use of a foundation-owned building for recovery-support meetings.
Joan W Jenkins Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Joan W Jenkins Foundation Inc gave $86K across 64 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Maryland. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $86,365
- +5.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 64
- +12.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,349
- -5.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $1,903,948
- +1.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (5 of 63, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (91% 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 Joan W Jenkins Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. No specific form or information is requested. The filing lists no deadline and no award restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Charles R Jenkins
Mailing address: PO Box 572, Ocean City, MD 21843
Phone: (410) 289-9100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joan W Jenkins Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Salisbury University Foundation ($24K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $59K.
Grant Size Distribution
305 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 304 grants of 305 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 5% to Virginia, and 1% to the District of Columbia. The filing also reports 1% to Georgia and less than 1% to Delaware. Maryland recipients include organizations in Ocean City, Berlin, Salisbury, and other locations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 64 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Joan W Jenkins Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 63 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $590; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 86% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). 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 $81K (2023) to $118K (2020). In 2025 it made 64 grants totaling $86K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury University Foundation Salisbury, MD | Scholarships | $23,295 |
| Art League of Ocean City Ocean City, MD | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Atlantic General Hospital Foundatio Berlin, MD | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Coastal Hospice Ocean Pines, MD | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| St Martin's Church Foundation Ocean City, MD | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Worcester Preparatory School Berlin, MD | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Diakonia Ocean City, MD | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Taylorville Christian Church Berlin, MD | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Worcester County Humane Society Berlin, MD | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| American Cancer Society Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $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 | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,903,948 | $443,537 | $423,175 | $86,365 | 64 | $180,257 | — |
| 2024 | $1,883,586 | $420,314 | $350,942 | $81,520 | 57 | $174,277 | — |
| 2023 | $1,814,214 | $400,267 | $325,628 | $81,030 | 64 | $158,812 | — |
| 2022 | $1,739,575 | $397,142 | $383,949 | $93,013 | 46 | $166,376 | — |
| 2021 | $1,752,287 | $413,892 | $313,455 | $84,715 | 74 | — | $4,615 |
| 2020 | $1,650,345 | $377,177 | $295,922 | $117,715 | 59 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. The foundation reports that Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, and Al-Ateen use its building for meetings numerous times per week; Narcotics Anonymous also uses the building for meetings numerous times per week, and Gamblers Anonymous uses it for meetings.
Among its grantees, Salisbury University Foundation says it enriches the university’s educational programs, athletics, activities, and scholarships. The Art League of Ocean City says it promotes artistic expression and appreciation for the creative arts. Coastal Hospice describes its work as promoting dignity and quality of life for patients and families facing life-limiting conditions. Diakonia says it supports people in crisis or experiencing homelessness, while Worcester County Humane Society says it promotes humane treatment of animals and operates an animal shelter. Other 2025 recipients include organizations whose stated missions involve cancer support, emergency aid for people in poverty, and raising funds and awareness for Dravet syndrome.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 64 grants totaling $86,365. Grant amounts ranged from $20 to $23,295, with a median of $500. It reported 57 grants totaling $81,520 in 2024 and 64 grants totaling $81,030 in 2023.
The largest reported 2025 grant was $23,295 to Salisbury University Foundation for scholarships. Other notable grants included $7,500 to Art League of Ocean City; $5,000 each to Atlantic General Hospital Foundation, Coastal Hospice, and St Martin’s Church Foundation; and $3,500 to Worcester Preparatory School. The filing lists the Art League grant as unrestricted. Other 2025 recipients included Diakonia ($3,000), Worcester County Humane Society ($2,500), and American Cancer Society ($1,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Charles Jenkins Sr as president; Margie McBane as secretary/treasurer; Timothy J King as CFO/vice president; Wendy Nathan as assistant secretary/treasurer; and Michael H Jones as CEO/vice president.
Joan W Jenkins Foundation Inc is led by Michael H. Jones, CEO & Vice President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael H. Jones
CEO & Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Charles Jenkins Sr.
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Margie McBane
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Timothy J. King
CFO & Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Wendy Nathan
Assistant Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bruce Moore (2020–2022) — Vice 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 Joan W Jenkins Foundation Inc
How much does Joan W Jenkins Foundation Inc give each year?
Joan W Jenkins Foundation Inc gave $86K across 64 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $82K across 57 grants.
What is Joan W Jenkins Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Joan W Jenkins Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,349, across 64 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Joan W Jenkins Foundation Inc that year got $590 on average.
Where does Joan W Jenkins Foundation Inc give grants?
Joan W Jenkins Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Berlin, MD (14 grants), Salisbury, MD (11 grants), Ocean City, MD (8 grants) and Snow Hill, MD (4 grants).
Does Joan W Jenkins Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 89% of Joan W Jenkins Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (57 of 64) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Joan W Jenkins Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Joan W Jenkins Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Salisbury University Foundation ($23,795 across 2 grants), Art League of Ocean City ($7,500) and Atlantic General Hospital Foundatio ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Joan W Jenkins Foundation Inc?
Joan W Jenkins Foundation Inc reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $444K.
What does Joan W Jenkins Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. The foundation reports that Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, and Al-Ateen use its building for meetings numerous times per week; Narcotics Anonymous also uses the building for meetings numerous times per week, and Gamblers Anonymous uses it for meetings. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joan W Jenkins Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Joan W Jenkins Foundation Inc's EIN?
Joan W Jenkins Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1486477. 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. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Joan W Jenkins Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/joan-w-jenkins-foundation-inc-morg_681b8b13e4b44361ab2536e63a21af7c
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