The James B and Regina a Jennings
The James B and Regina a Jennings is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $121K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $6K. Net investment income was $9K.
The James B and Regina a Jennings at a glance
In short: The James B and Regina a Jennings gave $6K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $120,746
- +1.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The James B and Regina a Jennings funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Tunnel to Towers Foundation ($3K). Together the top 3 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The James B and Regina a Jennings gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 128% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $6K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | General Support | $3,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospita Memphis, TN | General Support | $2,000 |
| Petsmart Charities Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $1,000 |
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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 | $120,746 | $12,028 | $10,975 | $6,000 | 3 | $7,929 | $8,982 | $6,197 |
| 2024 | $118,725 | $9,151 | $10,564 | $6,000 | 3 | $7,795 | $6,332 | $6,248 |
| 2023 | $120,088 | $3,799 | $10,595 | $6,000 | 3 | $7,743 | $1,158 | $6,138 |
| 2022 | $126,590 | $-8,712 | $10,230 | $6,000 | 3 | $7,556 | $1,682 | $6,555 |
| 2021 | $144,814 | $16,679 | $10,130 | $6,000 | 3 | $7,450 | $13,999 | $7,490 |
| 2020 | $138,350 | $-5,181 | $9,758 | $6,000 | 3 | — | $431 | $7,171 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The James B and Regina a Jennings reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The James B and Regina a Jennings is led by James B. Jennings, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James B. Jennings
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael T. Jennings
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Regina A. Jennings
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 James B and Regina a Jennings
How much does The James B and Regina a Jennings give each year?
The James B and Regina a Jennings gave $6K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $6K across 3 grants.
What is The James B and Regina a Jennings's typical grant size?
The James B and Regina a Jennings's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,000, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The James B and Regina a Jennings give grants?
The James B and Regina a Jennings gives mostly in New York: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (33%) and Arizona (17%).
Does The James B and Regina a Jennings give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The James B and Regina a Jennings's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The James B and Regina a Jennings?
The James B and Regina a Jennings reported $121K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The James B and Regina a Jennings's EIN?
The James B and Regina a Jennings's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0958990. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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