Margaret E Dickins Foundation Inc
Margaret E Dickins Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in St. Petersburg, Florida. It reported $153,000 in grants to 15 organizations in 2024.
Margaret E Dickins Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Margaret E Dickins Foundation Inc gave $153K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Florida. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $153,000
- +5.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +15.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,200
- -8.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,975,693
- +1.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (3 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Margaret E Dickins Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. It requires a written application with evidence of 501(c)(3) status, a description of the organization, and an explanation of its need for funds. Awards are restricted to 501(c)(3) charitable organizations. Contact the foundation’s listed contact, Laura Jenkins.
- Review Cycle
- The filing states that there are no submission deadlines and that grants are collected and considered at various times during the year.
- Deadline
- The filing states that there are no submission deadlines and that grants are collected and considered at various times…
- Contact
Application contact: Laura Jenkins
Mailing address: 1010 Monterey Blvd Ne, St Petersburg, FL 33704
Phone: (727) 824-5609
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Margaret E Dickins Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Stage Theatre CO ($20K). Together the top 10 received $115K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 71 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 7% to Connecticut, and 5% to Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Margaret E Dickins Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 15 grantees (20%) 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 $15K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $112K (2020) to $200K (2022). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $153K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Stage Theatre CO St Petersburg, FL | Charitable Purpose | $20,000 |
| USF Foundation Tampa, FL | Charitable Purpose | $15,000 |
| Arts Conservatory for Teens St Petersburg, FL | Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Equity Florida Institute St Petersburg, FL | Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Fluff Animal Rescue Seminole, FL | Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Frankies Friends Tampa, FL | Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Great Explorations St Petersburg, FL | Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Fairfield, CT | Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| St Petersburg College Foundation St Petersburg, FL | Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Tampa Bay Watch Inc Tierra Verde, FL | Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,975,693 | $283,874 | $243,642 | $153,000 | 15 | $178,447 | $220,156 | $184,156 |
| 2023 | $2,935,461 | $184,344 | $226,181 | $145,500 | 13 | $169,323 | $127,857 | $174,104 |
| 2022 | $2,977,298 | $206,308 | $288,473 | $200,180 | 18 | $225,921 | $148,958 | $181,106 |
| 2021 | $3,058,010 | $308,671 | $249,296 | $175,000 | 14 | $180,977 | $270,352 | $202,831 |
| 2020 | $2,998,635 | $554,845 | $174,012 | $111,800 | 11 | — | $127,561 | $171,125 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Margaret E Dickins Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $184K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in different areas. Tampa Bay Watch describes its work as community-driven watershed restoration, education, and outreach. Great Explorations Children’s Museum says it stimulates learning through creativity, play, and exploration. Frankie’s Friends describes its work as finding cures and saving pets with serious diseases, while Fluff Animal Rescue says it works to address animal overpopulation and shelter overcrowding. Save the Children describes itself as an international children’s relief and development organization.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $153,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $20,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Among the largest were $20,000 to American Stage Theatre Co and $15,000 to USF Foundation. Grants of $10,000 included awards to Arts Conservatory for Teens, Equity Florida Institute, Fluff Animal Rescue, Frankie’s Friends, Great Explorations, Save the Children Federation, St. Petersburg College Foundation, Tampa Bay Watch, Academy Prep Center of St. Pete, and Dogs Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Laura R. Jenkins as president, Jon Labudde as vice preside, and Jim Healy as secretary/tr.
Margaret E Dickins Foundation Inc is led by Laura R. Jenkins, President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Laura R. Jenkins
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Jim Healy
Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Jon Labudde
Vice President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $10K, to Laura R Jenkins (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Margaret E Dickins Foundation Inc
How much does Margaret E Dickins Foundation Inc give each year?
Margaret E Dickins Foundation Inc gave $153K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $146K across 13 grants.
What is Margaret E Dickins Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Margaret E Dickins Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,200, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Margaret E Dickins Foundation Inc that year got $15K on average.
Where does Margaret E Dickins Foundation Inc give grants?
Margaret E Dickins Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (7%) and Illinois (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were St Petersburg, FL (6 grants) and Tampa, FL (2 grants).
Who are Margaret E Dickins Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Margaret E Dickins Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include American Stage Theatre CO ($20,000), USF Foundation ($15,000) and Arts Conservatory for Teens ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Margaret E Dickins Foundation Inc?
Margaret E Dickins Foundation Inc reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $178K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $184K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Margaret E Dickins Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in different areas. Tampa Bay Watch describes its work as community-driven watershed restoration, education, and outreach. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Margaret E Dickins Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Margaret E Dickins Foundation Inc's EIN?
Margaret E Dickins Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-1082411. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Margaret E Dickins Foundation Inc 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 September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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