Susan and Leander Jennings Foundati
The Susan and Leander Jennings Foundation is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with recipients in Florida, Wisconsin, and other states. The filing states that the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Susan and Leander Jennings Foundati at a glance
In short: Susan and Leander Jennings Foundati gave $120K across 68 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Florida. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $120,220
- +28.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 68
- -20.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,768
- +62.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $525
- Total assets
- $304,806
- -17.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (9 of 68, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (65% 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 Susan and Leander Jennings Foundati
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing lists Susan Jennings as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Susan Jennings
Mailing address: 250 Indian Harbor Road, Vero Beach, FL 32903
Phone: (414) 352-1791
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Susan and Leander Jennings Foundati funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Indian River Land Trust ($22K). Together the top 10 received $78K.
Grant Size Distribution
567 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 567 grants of 567 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Florida accounted for 65% of grant dollars and Wisconsin for 21%. New York, Illinois, and the District of Columbia each accounted for 3%, 2%, and 2%, respectively. Major recipients included organizations in Vero Beach, Florida, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 68 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Susan and Leander Jennings Foundati open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 68 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $687; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $600 repeat.
- 79% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 538% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $90K (2019) to $127K (2020). In 2024 it made 68 grants totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indian River Land Trust Vero Beach, FL | Operating | $21,550 |
| United Way of Indian River County Vero Beach, FL | Operating | $13,500 |
| Johns Island Foundation Vero Beach, FL | Operating | $10,000 |
| Catholic Stewardship Appeal Milwaukee, WI | Operating | $6,500 |
| Vero Beach Museum of Art Vero Beach, FL | Operating | $6,350 |
| Riverside Theater Vero Beach, FL | Operating | $5,000 |
| St Eugene Church Milwaukee, WI | Operating | $4,400 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Indian River Vero Beach, FL | Operating | $3,600 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum Milwaukee, WI | Operating | $3,500 |
| Milwaukee Public Museum Milwaukee, WI | Operating | $3,500 |
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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 | $304,806 | $62,613 | $125,859 | $120,220 | 68 | $120,220 | $14,189 | $22,362 |
| 2023 | $368,052 | $50,407 | $104,782 | $93,840 | 86 | $93,840 | $16,735 | $24,936 |
| 2022 | $422,427 | $100,046 | $116,776 | $109,359 | 77 | $109,359 | $17,632 | $29,411 |
| 2021 | $506,825 | $145,932 | $117,285 | $103,250 | 178 | $103,250 | $18,026 | $31,970 |
| 2020 | $478,178 | $59,433 | $134,686 | $126,650 | 158 | — | $59,433 | $30,309 |
| 2019 | $549,254 | $194,699 | $98,825 | $90,236 | 77 | — | $36,423 | $29,036 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Susan and Leander Jennings Foundati reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include operating support for organizations in the arts, community services, conservation, health, housing, and religious sectors. For example, Indian River Land Trust describes its mission as protecting and promoting waterways and open spaces in Indian River County. United Way of Indian River County says it works to improve lives through fundraising, volunteerism, and advocacy, including funding local programs focused on youth opportunities, community health, and financial security. The Vero Beach Museum of Art describes its work as providing cultural enrichment through educational programs, exhibitions, and art collections.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 68 grants totaling $120,220. Grants ranged from $100 to $21,550, with a median of $525. The largest awards included $21,550 to Indian River Land Trust, $13,500 to United Way of Indian River County, and $10,000 to Johns Island Foundation, all in Vero Beach, Florida. Other grants included $6,500 to Catholic Stewardship Appeal in Milwaukee, $6,350 to Vero Beach Museum of Art, $5,000 to Riverside Theater in Vero Beach, and $4,400 to St Eugene Church in Milwaukee. The listed grants were for operating purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Leander Jennings as president and treasurer, Susan Jennings as vice president, and Patricia Ullrich as secretary.
Susan and Leander Jennings Foundati is led by Leander Jennings, President since 2020 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Leander Jennings
President
President & Treasurer → President, 2020
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Patricia Ullrich
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Susan Jennings
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Susan and Leander Jennings Foundati
How much does Susan and Leander Jennings Foundati give each year?
Susan and Leander Jennings Foundati gave $120K across 68 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $94K across 86 grants.
What is Susan and Leander Jennings Foundati's typical grant size?
Susan and Leander Jennings Foundati's median grant in 2024 was $525, and its average grant was $1,768, across 68 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Susan and Leander Jennings Foundati that year got $687 on average.
Where does Susan and Leander Jennings Foundati give grants?
Susan and Leander Jennings Foundati gives mostly in Florida: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wisconsin (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Vero Beach, FL (19 grants), Milwaukee, WI (11 grants), Chicago, IL (4 grants) and Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does Susan and Leander Jennings Foundati give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Susan and Leander Jennings Foundati's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (68 of 68) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Susan and Leander Jennings Foundati's largest grantees?
Susan and Leander Jennings Foundati's largest 2024 grantees include Indian River Land Trust ($21,550), United Way of Indian River County ($13,500) and Johns Island Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Susan and Leander Jennings Foundati?
Susan and Leander Jennings Foundati reported $305K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $120K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Susan and Leander Jennings Foundati fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include operating support for organizations in the arts, community services, conservation, health, housing, and religious sectors. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Susan and Leander Jennings Foundati?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Susan and Leander Jennings Foundati's EIN?
Susan and Leander Jennings Foundati's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1868601. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Susan and Leander Jennings Foundati 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 28, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 15, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2023
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