The Jack Runnion Foundation
The Jack Runnion Foundation is a private foundation based in Orlando, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports 14 grants totaling $69,999 to charitable organizations.
The Jack Runnion Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jack Runnion Foundation gave $70K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $69,999
- +300.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +366.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,000
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Total assets
- $216,334
- -12.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (30% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Jack Runnion Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 919798, Orlando, FL 32891-9798
Phone: (804) 273-7445
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jack Runnion Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
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
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
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
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2024) to $70K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Knoxvill, TN | General Operating | $12,000 |
| FCA Cheer Bogart, GA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Wounded Warriors Project Inc Jacksonville, FL | General Operating | $8,333 |
| Tunnel to Towers Philadelphia, PA | General Operating | $5,333 |
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Make a Wish Central & Western North Carolina Charlotte, NC | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charlotte, NC | General Operating | $5,000 |
| In Touch Ministries Atlanta, GA | General Operating | $4,000 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Knoxville, TN | General Operating | $4,000 |
| 1907 Foundation Knoxville, TN | General Operating | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $216,334 | $46,991 | $78,845 | $69,999 | 14 | $74,335 | $42,514 | $31,645 |
| 2024 | $248,164 | $11,216 | $24,481 | $17,499 | 3 | $20,949 | $6,947 | $35,788 |
| 2023 | $255,107 | $14,688 | $35,340 | $30,000 | 8 | $31,800 | $11,718 | $22,631 |
| 2022 | $276,625 | $79,128 | $33,210 | $30,000 | 7 | $30,694 | $76,358 | $22,970 |
| 2021 | $234,066 | $29,213 | $32,943 | $30,000 | 7 | $30,756 | $27,113 | $26,420 |
| 2020 | $234,438 | $15,053 | $27,899 | $25,700 | 14 | — | $13,422 | $26,220 |
| 2019 | $241,580 | $30,784 | $35,988 | $33,000 | 8 | — | $28,821 | $17,891 |
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.
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.
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
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $6K, to Truist Bank (Trustee).
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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 18, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 16, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 17, 2024)
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