The Alan K and Cledith M

Foundation · Grantmaker GRASS VALLEY, CA EIN: 94-3363468

The Alan K and Cledith M Jennings Foundation is a private independent foundation established in 2000 and based in Grass Valley, California. The foundation is designated as a 501(c)(3) organization and operates as a family foundation focused on philanthropic grantmaking.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$5.5M

-1.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$304K

-3.2% YoY

Grant Count

+15.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$13K

-15.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Alan K and Cledith M 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 April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding interests include:

Education
Human Services
Nonprofit Human Services
Poverty Alleviation
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, with a demonstrated commitment to the local Grass Valley area and surrounding Nevada County region.

Grant Distribution by State

California $1.3M (72%)

New York $263K (15%)

Texas $84K (5%)

Alabama $63K (4%)

Georgia $53K (3%)

Tennessee $11K (1%)

Florida $6K (0%)

Colorado $6K (0%)

+2 more states

States

Alabama Arizona California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Georgia New York Tennessee Texas

Cities

AtlantaCamptonvilleCedar RidgeColorado SpringsDallasGrass ValleyIrvineJacksonvilleMaderaMemphisMontgomeryNevada CityNew YorkNorth San JuanOregon HousePhoenixPikeSedaliaWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $5,495,823 (as of most recent filing)

Total Liabilities: $6,660 (2023)

Annual Giving: $303,800 (most recent year)

Revenue: $222,000 (2023)

Expenses: $427,000 (2023)

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$5,495,823	$5,597,790	$5,782,262
Revenue	$302,829	$222,383	$248,360
Expenses	$404,775	$427,151	$437,908
Qualifying Distributions	$303,800	$314,000	$349,375
Net Investment Income	$264,812	$192,478	$178,979
Distributable Amount	$313,200	$298,761	$310,074

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

129 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Bright Futures for Youth ($61,000), Forging Nevada County ($50,000), Nc Law Enforcementfire Protection ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CHILD ADVOCATES OF NEVADA COUNTY NEVADA CITY, CA	GENERAL USE	$32,000
BRIGHT FUTURES FOR YOUTH GRASS VALLEY, CA	GENERAL USE	$61,000
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
FORGING NEVADA COUNTY GRASS VALLEY, CA	GENERAL USE	$50,000
N COLUMBIA SCHOOLHOUSE CULTURAL CT NEVADA CITY, CA	GENERAL USE	$3,000
WOLF CREEK COMMUNITY ALLIANCE GRASS VALLEY, CA	GENERAL USE	$3,000
SOUTH YUBA RIVER CITIZENS LEAGUE NEVADA CITY, CA	GENERAL USE	$2,000
WOMEN OF WORTH CEDAR RIDGE, CA	GENERAL USE	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
SCOTT JENNINGS	PRESIDENT	2	$18,000
KATHY GREENE	VICE PRESIDE	2	$18,000
ANDREW BERNADETT	SECRETARY	2	$18,000

Contact Information

Address: 260 Colfax Ave, Grass Valley, CA 95945-6844

Telephone: 530-913-9651

EIN: 94-3363468

Tax-Exempt Status: Since August 2000

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Alan K and Cledith M fund?

The foundation's primary funding interests include: • Education • Human Services • Nonprofit Human Services • Poverty Alleviation • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

How do I apply for a grant from The Alan K and Cledith M?

**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $500 to $87,000. **Recent Grant Activity:** The foundation has demonstrated consistent grantmaking activity, with documented grants including: • $3,000 to Wolf Creek Community Alliance (2024) for General Use • $12,500 to Camptonville Community Center Advocates (2023) for General Use **Total Giving:** The foundation distributed $303,800 in grants according to recent financial data.

Where does The Alan K and Cledith M make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, with a demonstrated commitment to the local Grass Valley area and surrounding Nevada County region.

What size grants does The Alan K and Cledith M award?

In 2024, The Alan K and Cledith M awarded 23 grants totaling $304K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Alan K and Cledith M required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Alan K and Cledith M reported a distributable amount of $313K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.