The Al and Ann Jennings Foundation
The Al and Ann Jennings Foundation is a private foundation, based in Des Moines, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $7K.
The Al and Ann Jennings Foundation at a glance
In short: The Al and Ann Jennings Foundation gave $7K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $7K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $7,000
- -92.9% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- -90.9% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $7,000
- -22.2% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Al and Ann Jennings Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Mayo Clinic ($7K).
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2021) to $99K (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | General Support | $7,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $2,000 | $7,000 | $7,000 | 1 | $7,000 | — | — |
| 2020 | $5,000 | $51,632 | $100,693 | $99,000 | 11 | — | $50,644 | $928 |
| 2019 | $54,061 | $21,254 | $84,854 | $83,000 | 5 | — | $20,085 | $5,857 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Al and Ann Jennings Foundation's 2021 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Albert L. Jennings
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Woodard Jennings
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 The Al and Ann Jennings Foundation
How much does The Al and Ann Jennings Foundation give each year?
The Al and Ann Jennings Foundation gave $7K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $99K across 11 grants.
Where does The Al and Ann Jennings Foundation operate?
The Al and Ann Jennings Foundation has awarded grants in California, Iowa, Minnesota.
What is The Al and Ann Jennings Foundation's EIN?
The Al and Ann Jennings Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1889232. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2021
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