The Jack Runnion Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Orlando, FL EIN: 20-6369587

The Jack Runnion Foundation is a private foundation based in Orlando, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports 14 grants totaling $69,999 to charitable organizations.

Key facts about The Jack Runnion Foundation

In short: The Jack Runnion Foundation gave $70K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
20-6369587
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$69,999
Grants made (2025)
14
Average grant
$5,000
Median grant
$4,500
Total assets
$216,334
Primary geography
Tennessee (30% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$216K

-12.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$70K

+300.0% YoY

Grant Count

14

+366.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

-14.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jack Runnion Foundation reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How The Jack Runnion Foundation gives

  • Giving grew 133% from 2022 to 2025. Method
  • In 2025 it paid out 235% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose stated missions span several areas. For example, Samaritan’s Purse describes its work as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine. Ronald McDonald House of Chapel Hill describes providing accommodations and services for families of seriously ill children receiving specialized medical treatment. In Touch Ministries says its mission is to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and strengthen the local church.

Grantmaking

In 2025, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $69,999. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $12,000, with a median of $4,500. The largest listed grants were $12,000 to The Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart, $10,000 to FCA Cheer, and $8,333 to Wounded Warriors Project; each was designated for general operating support. Other notable grants included $5,000 each to Samaritan’s Purse, Make-A-Wish Central & Western, and Ronald McDonald House.

Other 2025 recipients listed include In Touch Ministries ($4,000), Sacred Heart Catholic School ($4,000), 1907 Foundation ($4,000), Special Olympics of NC ($3,333), and International Commission ($2,000). International Commission describes its mission as equipping and enabling believers worldwide to conduct church-based evangelism and make disciples. Catholic Charities of East Tennessee, which received $1,000, describes its work as addressing unmet needs through shelter, nourishment, counseling, and education.

How to Apply

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. No application process or materials are specified.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Tennessee (30%), North Carolina (26%), Georgia (20%), Florida (12%), and Pennsylvania (8%). The listed grants also include recipients in Texas.

Grant Distribution by State

9states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.

Cities

CharlotteKnoxvilleLewisvilleAtlantaBogartBooneVirginia BeachWinston-SalemChicagoDoravilleJacksonvilleKnoxvillKodakMorrisvillePhiladelphiaPhoenixRaleigh

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K8 grants2019 14 grants2020 7 grants2021 7 grants2022 8 grants2023 3 grants2024 14 grants2025

From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2024) to $70K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $70K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

The Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus: $12KThe Cathedral of the MostSacred Heart of Jesus$12KFCA Cheer: $10KFCA Cheer$10KWounded Warriors Project Inc: $8KWounded Warriors Project Inc$8KTunnel to Towers: $5KTunnel to Towers$5KSamaritans Purse: $5KSamaritans Purse$5KMake a Wish Central & Western North Carolina: $5KMake a Wish Central & WesternNorth Carolina$5KRonald McDonald House: $5KRonald McDonald House$5KIn Touch Ministries: $4KIn Touch Ministries$4KSacred Heart Catholic School: $4KSacred Heart Catholic School$4K1907 Foundation: $4K1907 Foundation$4K

The largest 2025 recipient was The Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus ($12K). Together the top 10 received $63K.

Grant Size Distribution

39 grants across all recorded years

39<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Knoxvill, TNGeneral Operating$12,000
FCA Cheer Bogart, GAGeneral Operating$10,000
Wounded Warriors Project Inc Jacksonville, FLGeneral Operating$8,333
Tunnel to Towers Philadelphia, PAGeneral Operating$5,333
Samaritans Purse Boone, NCGeneral Operating$5,000
Make a Wish Central & Western North Carolina Charlotte, NCGeneral Operating$5,000
Ronald McDonald House Charlotte, NCGeneral Operating$5,000
In Touch Ministries Atlanta, GAGeneral Operating$4,000
Sacred Heart Catholic School Knoxville, TNGeneral Operating$4,000
1907 Foundation Knoxville, TNGeneral Operating$4,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2025 $216,334 $46,991 $78,845 $69,999
2024 $248,164 $11,216 $24,481 $17,499
2023 $255,107 $14,688 $35,340 $30,000
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$25K$50K$75K$100K2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$216,334$248,164$255,107
Revenue$46,991$11,216$14,688
Expenses$78,845$24,481$35,340
Qualifying Distributions$74,335$20,949$31,800
Net Investment Income$42,514$6,947$11,718
Distributable Amount$31,645$35,788$22,631

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 18, 2025)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 16, 2026)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 30, 2020)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 27, 2021)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 7, 2022)
  6. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
  7. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 17, 2024)

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists Truist Bank as trustee.

The Jack Runnion Foundation's only listed officer is Truist Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Truist Bank

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    $2K (2021) → $6K (2025)

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Branch Banking AND Trust Company (2019–2020) — Trustee

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Truist Bank — Trustee: $6KTruist BankTrustee$6K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $6K, to Truist Bank (Trustee).

Contact

Mailing address: PO Box 919798, Orlando, FL 32891-9798
Phone: (804) 273-7445

Frequently asked questions about The Jack Runnion Foundation

How much does The Jack Runnion Foundation give each year?

The Jack Runnion Foundation gave $70K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $17K across 3 grants.

What is The Jack Runnion Foundation's typical grant size?

The Jack Runnion Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,500, and its average grant was $5,000, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does The Jack Runnion Foundation give grants?

The Jack Runnion Foundation's top state is Tennessee, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (26%) and Georgia (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Knoxville, TN (3 grants) and Charlotte, NC (2 grants).

Does The Jack Runnion Foundation give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of The Jack Runnion Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are The Jack Runnion Foundation's largest grantees?

The Jack Runnion Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus ($12,000), FCA Cheer ($10,000) and Wounded Warriors Project Inc ($8,333), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is The Jack Runnion Foundation?

The Jack Runnion Foundation reported $216K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $74K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does The Jack Runnion Foundation fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose stated missions span several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from The Jack Runnion Foundation?

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it 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 The Jack Runnion Foundation's EIN?

The Jack Runnion Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6369587. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.

Does The Jack Runnion 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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