Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation
The Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation is a private foundation based in Hillsborough, North Carolina. Founded in 1993 as the Classical American Homes Preservation Trust, it advances education, innovation, and stewardship in historic preservation, decorative arts, and historic landscapes through grantmaking, educational programs, and the preservation and public presentation of historic architecture, landscapes, and fine and decorative arts.
Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation at a glance
In short: Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation gave $614K across 43 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $613,653
- +48.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 43
- +87.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,271
- -20.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $129,466,507
- +3.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (24% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Staff work with partner institutions to develop projects and programs; grants are by invitation, and decisions are made annually in December.
- Contact
Mailing address: 376 St Marys Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Phone: (919) 629-0150
Website: https://jenrette.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American College of the Building Arts ($105K). Together the top 10 received $451K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 66 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states and the District of Columbia. The largest shares went to New York (24%), South Carolina (22%), the District of Columbia (21%), Virginia (12%), and North Carolina (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation gives
- 26% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $414K (2023) to $614K (2024). In 2024 it made 43 grants totaling $614K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American College of the Building Arts Charleston, SC | For Student Support | $104,800 |
| The White House Historical Association Washington, DC | For Student Support/Administrative Support | $75,000 |
| Mount Vernon Ladies' Association Mount Vernon, VA | For Student Support | $70,000 |
| Institute of Classical Architecture and Art Inc New York, NY | For Community Educational Programming | $45,000 |
| National Building Museum Washington, DC | For Student Support/Community Educational Programming | $36,600 |
| Municipal Art Society of New York New York, NY | For Student Support | $32,500 |
| The Decorative Arts Trust Media, PA | For Administrative Support | $25,000 |
| The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | For Student Support/Administrative Support | $25,000 |
| USC Foundations Columbia, SC | For Student Support | $20,000 |
| Dumbarton Oaks Washington, DC | For Student Support | $17,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $129,466,507 | $8,912,962 | $4,740,219 | $613,653 | 43 | $3,432,981 | $8,281,049 |
| 2023 | $125,293,764 | $3,359,626 | $5,113,054 | $413,500 | 23 | $3,833,045 | $2,419,099 |
| 2022 | $127,047,192 | $1,006,426 | $6,082,773 | — | — | $4,429,732 | $1,727,889 |
| 2021 | $132,123,539 | $8,113,151 | $4,783,027 | — | — | $2,881,698 | $7,495,971 |
| 2020 | $128,793,415 | $3,901,115 | $6,921,917 | — | — | — | $2,885,487 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to advance education, innovation, and stewardship in historic preservation, decorative arts, and historic landscapes. It supports research and academic collaboration, educational resources, and professional development for emerging scholars, craftspeople, students, and practitioners. Its website also describes fellowships, internships, and externships; these programs support participants and should not be confused with grants for outside applicants.
The 2024 grants included student support, community educational programming, administrative support, and museum professional development. Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported: the National Building Museum says it inspires curiosity about the world people design and build; the New York Building Foundation says it promotes the construction industry through research, education, and philanthropy; and the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough says it works to help visitors and residents experience authentic Hillsborough. Other 2024 recipients included arts, public-space, and historic-preservation organizations.
Grantmaking
The foundation reports that it does not accept unsolicited grants and works with partner institutions to develop projects and programs aligned with shared mission and goals. Grants are by invitation, with decisions made annually in December. Its website says that since 2022 it has committed more than $2 million to support more than 100 individuals, organizations, and initiatives.
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 43 grants totaling $613,653. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $104,800, with a median of $5,000. The largest awards included $104,800 to the American College of the Building Arts for student support; $75,000 to the White House Historical Association for student and administrative support; $70,000 to the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association for student support; and $45,000 to the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art for community educational programming.
Other notable 2024 awards included $36,600 to the National Building Museum for student support and community educational programming, $32,500 to the Municipal Art Society of New York for student support, $25,000 to the Decorative Arts Trust for administrative support, and $25,000 to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for student and administrative support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lucy Clark Dougherty as chairman, Buddy Jenrette as chairman emeritus, and Scott H. Bessent as vice president. Directors listed include Charles H. P. Duell, Michael A. Boyd, Richard L. Chilton Jr., Amabel B. James, Jeffrey D. Nuechterlein, and Alice M. Tisch. Craig R. Callen is listed as treasurer. The foundation’s website identifies Benjamin Prosky as its president.
Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation is led by Benjamin Prosky, President on every filing since 2023; 5 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Benjamin Prosky
President
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$256K (2023) → $355K (2024)
Lucy Clark Dougherty
Chairman
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Grant Quertermous
Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$125K (2023) → $115K (2024)
William Hamilton
Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$100K (2023) → $92K (2024)
Alice M. Tisch
Director
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amabel B. James
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Hp Duell
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael A. Boyd
Director
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard L. Chilton Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey D. Nuechterlein
Director
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Beatty
Secretary
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$37K (2022) → $99K (2024)
Thomas Kevin Cherry
Vice President
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$121K (2022) → $135K (2024)
Buddy Jenrette
Chairman Emeritus
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig R. Callen
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott H. Bessent
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Chandler Jenrette (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jeff Nuechterlein (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Robert Leath (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Corbett Toussaint (2021–2022) — Corporate Secretary
- Former: Sharon Frank (2021–2022) — CFO & Treasurer
- Former: Jeffrey Klee (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Christopher Smith (2020) — Former Corporate Secretary
- Former: John W. Smith (2020) — Former Vice President
- Former: Kathy Healy-Gillen (2020) — Former Corporate Treasurer
- Former: Margaret Howell (2020) — Former Co-President
- Former: Mary Jatkowski (2020) — Corporate Secretary
- Former: Peter Kenny (2020) — Former Co-President
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 $355K, to Benjamin Prosky (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation
How much does Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation give each year?
Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation gave $614K across 43 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $414K across 23 grants.
What is Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation's typical grant size?
Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $14,271, across 43 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation give grants?
Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation's top state is New York, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were South Carolina (22%) and District of Columbia (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (11 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), Columbia, SC (3 grants) and Charleston, SC (2 grants).
Does Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 43 grants with a stated purpose on Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "For Administrative Support" (20 grants), "For Student Support" (12 grants) and "For Community Educational Programming" (4 grants).
Who are Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation's largest grantees?
Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American College of the Building Arts ($104,800), The White House Historical Association ($75,000) and Mount Vernon Ladies' Association ($70,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation?
Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation reported $129.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $8.9M.
What does Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to advance education, innovation, and stewardship in historic preservation, decorative arts, and historic landscapes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation's EIN?
Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3747036. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Richard Hampton Jenrette 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 September 2026.
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