The Alan K and Cledith M Jennings Foundation
THE ALAN K AND CLEDITH M is a private foundation based in Grass Valley, California, and files Form 990-PF. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, all of them in California.
The Alan K and Cledith M Jennings Foundation at a glance
In short: The Alan K and Cledith M Jennings Foundation gave $304K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in California. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $303,800
- -3.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +15.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,209
- -15.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,495,823
- -1.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (5 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Alan K and Cledith M Jennings Foundation
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 260 Colfax Ave, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Phone: (530) 913-9651
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Alan K and Cledith M Jennings Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bright Futures for Youth ($61K). Together the top 10 received $260K.
Grant Size Distribution
129 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 122 grants of 129 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in California. Listed recipients include organizations in Grass Valley, Nevada City, Camptonville, and other California communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Alan K and Cledith M Jennings Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 23 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 78% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 24% from 2021 to 2024. 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 $304K (2024) to $399K (2021). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $304K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bright Futures for Youth Grass Valley, CA | General Use | $61,000 |
| Forging Nevada County Grass Valley, CA | General Use | $50,000 |
| NC Law Enforcementfire Protection Grass Valley, CA | General Use | $50,000 |
| Child Advocates of Nevada County Nevada City, CA | General Use | $32,000 |
| Camptonville Community Ctr Advocate Camptonville, CA | General Use | $20,000 |
| Hospice of the Foothills Grass Valley, CA | General Use | $10,500 |
| Hospitality House Grass Valley, CA | General Use | $10,500 |
| Sierra Nevada Children's Services Grass Valley, CA | General Use | $10,000 |
| Music in the Mountains Grass Valley, CA | General Use | $8,000 |
| San Juan Ridge Community Library Nevada City, CA | General Use | $8,000 |
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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 | $5,495,823 | $302,829 | $404,775 | $303,800 | 23 | $303,800 | $264,812 | $313,200 |
| 2023 | $5,597,790 | $222,383 | $427,151 | $314,000 | 20 | $314,000 | $192,478 | $298,761 |
| 2022 | $5,782,262 | $248,360 | $437,908 | $349,375 | 38 | $349,375 | $178,979 | $310,074 |
| 2021 | $6,000,591 | $509,813 | $436,479 | $399,105 | 23 | $399,105 | $286,822 | $345,534 |
| 2020 | $5,927,398 | $357,347 | $432,938 | $399,105 | 25 | — | $167,876 | $337,633 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Alan K and Cledith M Jennings Foundation reported a distributable amount of $313K 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
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants include organizations working in areas such as youth development, child advocacy, hospice care, childcare, classical music, domestic violence support, community well-being, and watershed protection. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
For example, Bright Futures for Youth says it aims to support young people’s growth and development. Child Advocates of Nevada County says it provides advocacy, education, and prevention services to help children grow up free from abuse and neglect. Hospice of the Foothills describes its work as compassionate and supportive end-of-life care for patients and families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $303,800. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $61,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest reported grants included $61,000 to Bright Futures for Youth, $50,000 each to Forging Nevada County and NC Law EnforcementFire Protection, $32,000 to Child Advocates of Nevada County, and $20,000 to Camptonville Community Ctr Advocate. The stated purposes for these grants were general use.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Scott Jennings as President, Kathy Greene as Vice Preside, and Andrew Bernadett as Secretary.
The Alan K and Cledith M Jennings Foundation is led by Scott Jennings, President on every filing since 2021; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Scott Jennings
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$18K (2022) → $18K (2024)
Andrew Bernadett
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$18K (2022) → $18K (2024)
Kathy Greene
Vice President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$3K (2022) → $18K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Richard Jennings (2020) — President
- Former: Robin Devine (2020) — Vice 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 $18K, to Scott Jennings (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Alan K and Cledith M Jennings Foundation
How much does The Alan K and Cledith M Jennings Foundation give each year?
The Alan K and Cledith M Jennings Foundation gave $304K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $314K across 20 grants.
What is The Alan K and Cledith M Jennings Foundation's typical grant size?
The Alan K and Cledith M Jennings Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $13,209, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Alan K and Cledith M Jennings Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does The Alan K and Cledith M Jennings Foundation give grants?
The Alan K and Cledith M Jennings Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Grass Valley, CA (9 grants), Nevada City, CA (6 grants) and Camptonville, CA (4 grants).
Does The Alan K and Cledith M Jennings Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Alan K and Cledith M Jennings Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Alan K and Cledith M Jennings Foundation's largest grantees?
The Alan K and Cledith M Jennings Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Bright Futures for Youth ($61,000), Forging Nevada County ($50,000) and NC Law Enforcementfire Protection ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Alan K and Cledith M Jennings Foundation?
The Alan K and Cledith M Jennings Foundation reported $5.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $304K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $313K (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 The Alan K and Cledith M Jennings Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants include organizations working in areas such as youth development, child advocacy, hospice care, childcare, classical music, domestic violence support, community well-being, and watershed protection. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Alan K and Cledith M Jennings Foundation?
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 The Alan K and Cledith M Jennings Foundation's EIN?
The Alan K and Cledith M Jennings Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3363468. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Alan K and Cledith M Jennings 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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