The Jandy Ammons Foundation Inc
The Jandy Ammons Foundation Inc is a Form 990-PF private foundation based in Raleigh, North Carolina. It supports specific, project-driven community initiatives, with giving currently focused on North Carolina and a preference for the Triangle area.
The Jandy Ammons Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Jandy Ammons Foundation Inc gave $577K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $34K), mostly in North Carolina. 82% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $576,716
- +40.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +70.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $33,924
- -17.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $7,418,563
- -5.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 82% first-time grantees (14 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Jandy Ammons Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through a Letter of Inquiry (LOI). LOIs should be 1–3 pages and include a project description, organizational history and goals, project scope and outcomes, timing, funding needs and other support, and the organization’s contact information, EIN, and IRS determination letter. The foundation reviews LOIs annually; invited applicants submit a full proposal. The application materials call for a proposal of no more than six pages describing the project, its goals and implementation, expected community impact and evaluation, partners, recognition, and plans for support beyond the grant period, along with staff, funding-source, and financial information. The foundation’s 2025 filing states that no restrictions apply to awards; its published guidelines nevertheless limit eligibility and requests to its stated funding priorities.
- Review Cycle
- The 2026 cycle’s LOI deadline was February 13, 2026, and invitations or denials were due April 24, 2026; both dates have passed. Full proposal packages were due September 11, 2026, also past. The foundation listed November 20, 2026, for grant acceptance or denial notices.
- Deadline
- The 2026 cycle’s LOI deadline was February 13, 2026, and invitations or denials were due April 24, 2026; both dates…
- Contact
Application contact: Jessie Rumbley
Mailing address: PO Box 97487, Raleigh, NC 27624-7487
Phone: (919) 810-2444
Email: jessie@thejandyammonsfoundation.org
Website: https://www.thejandyammonsfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Jandy Ammons Foundation Inc
Who The Jandy Ammons Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wake Forest Boys and Girls Club ($75K). Together the top 10 received $425K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 59 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says its giving is currently focused on North Carolina, with a preference for the Triangle area. Its 2025 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to North Carolina recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Jandy Ammons Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
82%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 14 of 17 grantees (82%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $36K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $31K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 12% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 40% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 87% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $316K (2020) to $577K (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $577K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest Boys and Girls Club Wake Forest, NC | Gym Floor Renovation | $75,000 |
| Museum of Life and Science Durham, NC | Climate and Sustainability Plaza | $50,000 |
| Tammy Lynn Center LTC Raleigh, NC | Intermediate Care Facility | $50,000 |
| YMCA Camp Kanata Wake Forest, NC | 2 New Cabins | $50,000 |
| NC Zoo Asheboro, NC | Art Installation in Asia Exhibit | $40,000 |
| Friends of Jockeys Ridge Nags Head, NC | Education Signs on New Boarwalk | $35,000 |
| Raleigh Little Theater Raleigh, NC | Education Space Upfits | $35,000 |
| A Place at the Table Raleigh, NC | Support Vehicle for Food Truck | $32,000 |
| North Carolina Museum of Art Found Raleigh, NC | Invasive Species Management | $30,000 |
| Small School Raleigh, NC | Bike Repair Space & Community Hub | $28,000 |
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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 | $7,418,563 | $647,898 | $706,386 | $576,716 | 17 | $585,928 | $127,320 | $674,778 |
| 2024 | $7,831,154 | $1,413,837 | $521,370 | $411,053 | 10 | $420,104 | $1,313,238 | $571,287 |
| 2023 | $6,937,903 | $1,926,506 | $514,088 | $426,259 | 12 | $435,951 | $153,328 | $444,731 |
| 2022 | $6,405,301 | $526,153 | $514,678 | $412,131 | 10 | $426,280 | $329,639 | $409,569 |
| 2021 | $6,393,826 | $861,731 | $403,057 | $318,194 | 10 | $327,071 | $137,485 | $427,392 |
| 2020 | $5,935,152 | $244,939 | $388,317 | $316,165 | 7 | — | $125,049 | $340,881 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jandy Ammons Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $675K 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
The foundation says it supports “shovel ready,” standalone projects, including wildlife, conservation and hunting projects; educational projects; artistic installations; Christian church mission endeavors; and park settings and community areas. It makes grants to IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charities. Its website also says it partners with municipalities and Christian church groups where a significant volunteer base can be demonstrated.
The foundation’s guidelines exclude requests for programs, salaries or staffing, operations, scholarships, general land acquisition, political or lobbying interests, ticketed events, and general fundraising or capital campaigns. It does not make grants, loans, or scholarships to individuals, international organizations, or other private non-operating foundations or endowments.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate a range of community work. Friends of Jockey’s Ridge describes its mission as promoting public awareness of Jockey’s Ridge State Park and supporting its programs and facilities. A Place at the Table says it provides community and good food for all, regardless of means. Raleigh Area Land Trust says it creates permanently affordable homeownership opportunities for first-time buyers. Activate Good says it connects volunteers with charitable causes in the Triangle and develops young volunteers and community leaders. Cape Fear River Watch says it works to protect and improve water quality in the Cape Fear River Basin.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $576,716. Grants ranged from $12,216 to $75,000, with a median of $30,000. Notable awards included $75,000 to Wake Forest Boys and Girls Club for a gym floor renovation; $50,000 each to Museum of Life and Science for a climate and sustainability plaza, Tammy Lynn Center LTC for an intermediate care facility, and YMCA Camp Kanata for two new cabins; and $40,000 to NC Zoo for an art installation in its Asia exhibit.
Other reported 2025 awards included $35,000 to Friends of Jockeys Ridge for educational signs on a new boardwalk, $35,000 to Raleigh Little Theater for education space improvements, $32,000 to A Place at the Table for a support vehicle for its food truck, and $30,000 to North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation for invasive species management. The filing also lists $25,000 to Friends of Mountains to Sea Trail for trail improvements in Roseboro and $25,000 to Museum of Coastal Carolina for accessibility improvements. All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2025 filing lists Andrew L Ammons as Secretary/TR, Jeanette F Ammons as President, Andrew W Ammons as Board Member, and Jessie Rumbley as Executive DI.
The Jandy Ammons Foundation Inc is led by Jeanette F. Ammons, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeanette F. Ammons
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Andrew W. Ammons
Secretary & Board Member
Secretary → Secretary & Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jessie Rumbley
Executive Di
Member of Bo → Executive Di, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gina H. Teague (2020) — Executive Director & A
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 Jandy Ammons Foundation Inc
How much does The Jandy Ammons Foundation Inc give each year?
The Jandy Ammons Foundation Inc gave $577K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $411K across 10 grants.
What is The Jandy Ammons Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Jandy Ammons Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $30,000, and its average grant was $33,924, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jandy Ammons Foundation Inc that year got $36K on average.
Where does The Jandy Ammons Foundation Inc give grants?
The Jandy Ammons Foundation Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Raleigh, NC (9 grants), Wake Forest, NC (2 grants) and Durham, NC (2 grants).
Does The Jandy Ammons Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on The Jandy Ammons Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Jandy Ammons Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Jandy Ammons Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Wake Forest Boys and Girls Club ($75,000), Museum of Life and Science ($50,000) and Tammy Lynn Center LTC ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Jandy Ammons Foundation Inc?
The Jandy Ammons Foundation Inc reported $7.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $586K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $675K (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 Jandy Ammons Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation says it supports “shovel ready,” standalone projects, including wildlife, conservation and hunting projects; educational projects; artistic installations; Christian church mission endeavors; and park settings and community areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jandy Ammons Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through a Letter of Inquiry (LOI). Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Jandy Ammons Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Jandy Ammons Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1420271. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Jandy Ammons Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 25, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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