Jorgensen Foundation
Jorgensen Foundation is a private foundation based in Henderson, Nevada. Its 2020 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, so it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Jorgensen Foundation at a glance
In short: Jorgensen Foundation gave $12K across 12 grants in 2020 (avg $1K), top state Florida. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $12,000
- -7.7% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $1,000
- -7.7% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Primary geography
- Florida (33% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Jorgensen Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; its filing says it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing is marked as the foundation’s final return, so this policy should not be treated as a current application opportunity.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2505 Anthem Village Dr Ste-256, Henderson, NV 89052-5505
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jorgensen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Eagle Ranch ($1K). Together the top 10 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2020 grants went to organizations in Florida, California, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Oklahoma, Colorado, and New Mexico. Florida accounted for 33% of grant dollars and California for 17%; Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina each accounted for 8%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Jorgensen Foundation gives
- 75% of 2020 grantees were also funded in 2019. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020). 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 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2020) to $13K (2019). In 2020 it made 12 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eagle Ranch Flowery Ranch, GA | Assistance to indigent children | $1,000 |
| Boys and Girls Home of North Caroli Lake Waccamaw, NC | Assistance to indigent children | $1,000 |
| Epworth Children's Home Columbia, SC | Assistance to indigent children | $1,000 |
| Brockwood of Florida Petersburg, FL | Assistance to indigent children | $1,000 |
| Cookson Hills Kansas, OK | Assistance to indigent children | $1,000 |
| Casa de Amparo San Marcos, CA | Assistance to indigent children | $1,000 |
| Tennnyson Center for Children Denver, CO | Assistance to indigent children | $1,000 |
| Hope Children's Home Tampa, FL | Assistance to indigent children | $1,000 |
| Real Life Children's Ranch Okeechobee, FL | Assistance to indigent children | $1,000 |
| New Mexico Christian Children's Hom Portales, NM | Assistance to indigent children | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $2 | $25,375 | $12,000 | 12 | $2 | $1,047 |
| 2019 | $25,373 | $5 | $31,020 | $13,000 | 12 | — | $3,534 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jorgensen Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing lists grants for assistance to indigent children. Among the recipients, Eagle Ranch described its work as restoring and renewing relationships for children and families; Epworth Children’s Home described services including residential group homes, independent living, family care, and foster care. Casa de Amparo described its work in child abuse prevention and services for children and families. Real Life Children’s Ranch described providing family-style homes for children who have experienced abuse, homelessness, or neglect, and Place of Hope described providing a stable and loving family environment for children who are hurting and their families. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation gave $12,000 through 12 grants. Each grant was $1,000. Recipients included Eagle Ranch, Epworth Children’s Home, Casa de Amparo, Real Life Children’s Ranch, and Place of Hope, each of which received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing lists Ardel Jorgensen and Mark Jorgensen as trustees.
Jorgensen Foundation's 2020 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2020 are compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Ardel Jorgensen
Trustee
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
$12K (2019) → $7K (2020)
Mark Jorgensen
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$6K (2019) → $6K (2020)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $7K, to Ardel Jorgensen (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Jorgensen Foundation
How much does Jorgensen Foundation give each year?
Jorgensen Foundation gave $12K across 12 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $13K across 12 grants.
What is Jorgensen Foundation's typical grant size?
Jorgensen Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,000, across 12 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jorgensen Foundation give grants?
Jorgensen Foundation's top state is Florida, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (17%) and Georgia (8%).
Does Jorgensen Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Jorgensen Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assistance to indigent children" (12 grants).
Who are Jorgensen Foundation's largest grantees?
Jorgensen Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Eagle Ranch ($1,000), Boys and Girls Home of North Caroli ($1,000) and Epworth Children's Home ($1,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does Jorgensen Foundation fund?
The filing lists grants for assistance to indigent children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jorgensen Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; its filing says it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Jorgensen Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Jorgensen Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Jorgensen Foundation's EIN?
Jorgensen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0283757. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Does Jorgensen Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 12, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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