The Jelks Family Foundation Inc
The Jelks Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation listed in Washington, DC. The foundation’s website says it was formed in 1994 to support cultural, educational, environmental, historical, and humanitarian programs through charitable giving and active participation. It describes Florida as its base and says it is engaged globally, with an increasing focus on conserving natural resources.
Key facts about The Jelks Family Foundation Inc
In short: The Jelks Family Foundation Inc gave $229K across 58 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 59-3270436
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $229,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 58
- Average grant
- $3,948
- Median grant
- $800
- Total assets
- $6,508,776
- Primary geography
- Florida (57% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 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
$6.5M
+13.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$229K
+4.9% YoY
Grant Count
58
-4.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
+10.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jelks Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $293K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
How The Jelks Family Foundation Inc gives
- 83% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 37% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% 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 (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says it remains committed to multiple philanthropic sectors while increasingly focusing on natural-resource conservation in Florida. Its stated geographic priorities are the Northwest Florida greenway area in the Panhandle, the Myakka River in Sarasota County, and Bone Valley in central Florida. It also describes work to protect the Myakka River and support conservation in Northwest Florida.
The 2025 grants include conservation organizations as well as grantees in other fields. For example, Florida State Parks Foundation says its mission is to preserve, protect, sustain, and grow Florida state parks; Conserving Carolina says it works to protect, restore, and inspire appreciation of the natural world; and Sarasota Audubon Society says it protects birds and bird habitat through education and conservation. Other 2025 recipients include the Cancer Research Institute, which describes its work as advancing cancer immunotherapy, and the Jacksonville Symphony Association, which says it presents orchestral performances for enjoyment, education, and enrichment.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 58 grants totaling $229,000. Grants ranged from $100 to $50,000, with a median of $800. Notable awards included $50,000 to Florida State Parks Foundation, $27,875 to Conserving Carolina, $25,000 to Trust for Public Land, $21,000 to Big Waters Land Trust, and $17,500 to Sarasota Audubon Society. The listed grant purposes were “donation.”
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website identifies Northwest Florida’s greenway area, the Myakka River in Sarasota County, and Bone Valley in central Florida as its main geographic focuses. Its 2025 grant dollars were concentrated in Florida (57%), followed by North Carolina (13%), California (12%), Washington, DC (5%), and Virginia (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 58 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $167K (2022) to $265K (2023). In 2025 it made 58 grants totaling $229K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Florida State Parks Foundation ($50K). Together the top 10 received $182K.
Grant Size Distribution
122 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 117 grants of 122 (96%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida State Parks Foundation Tallahassee, FL | Donation | $50,000 |
| Conserving Carolina Hendersonville, NC | Donation | $27,875 |
| Trust for Public Land Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $25,000 |
| Big Waters Land Trust Osprey, FL | Donation | $21,000 |
| Sarasota Audubon Society Sarasota, FL | Donation | $17,500 |
| Alachua Conservative Trust Gainesville, FL | Donation | $16,500 |
| Southern Enviromental Law Center Charlottesville, VA | Donation | $8,675 |
| Wambale Inc Longmont, CO | Donation | $7,525 |
| First United Methodist Church Sarasota, FL | Donation | $4,000 |
| Justice First Washington, DC | Donation | $3,900 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grant total | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,508,776 | $317,433 | $317,846 | $229,000 | 58 |
| 2024 | $5,721,344 | $441,891 | $295,669 | $218,400 | 61 |
| 2023 | $4,396,782 | $123,746 | $341,075 | $265,442 | 1 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,508,776 | $5,721,344 | $4,396,782 |
| Revenue | $317,433 | $441,891 | $123,746 |
| Expenses | $317,846 | $295,669 | $341,075 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $278,528 | $260,103 | $309,495 |
| Net Investment Income | $280,246 | $406,325 | $97,501 |
| Distributable Amount | $293,476 | $267,935 | $245,209 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 29, 2026)
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Howard Larson Jelks as president; Daneil Lezcano as vice president; Ben King as treasurer; and Bryan King as secretary. It lists Alice Jelks Lezcano, Allen N Jelks Jr, Christopher B King, Deborah S Jelks, Edgar Lezcano, and Helen Jelks King as directors.
The Jelks Family Foundation Inc is led by Howard Larson Jelks, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); all 14 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Howard Larson Jelks
President
Director → President & CEO, 2022
President & CEO → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2025)
Nicole E. Roussell
President
Director → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2025)
Alice Jelks Lezcano
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2025)
Allen N. Jelks Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $850 (2025)
Christopher B. King
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2025)
Deborah S. Jelks
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $850 (2025)
Edgar Lezcano
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2025)
Helen Jelks King
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2025)
Jennie N. King
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$500 (2022) → $1K (2025)
Victoria I. Campbell
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$500 (2022) → $350 (2025)
Bryan C. King
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$500 (2022) → $1K (2025)
Lisa G. Jelks
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2025)
Ben King
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
$1K (2024) → $1K (2025)
Daneil Lezcano
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
$775 (2024) → $350 (2025)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Benjamin A. King (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Daniel A. Lezcano (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Allen Jelks (2020–2021) — Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $1K, to Alice Jelks Lezcano (Director). 14 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Mailing address: 3012 Warder Street Nw, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (850) 556-6576
Website: https://www.jelksfamilyfoundation.org
Frequently asked questions about The Jelks Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Jelks Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Jelks Family Foundation Inc gave $229K across 58 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $218K across 61 grants.
What is The Jelks Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Jelks Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $800, and its average grant was $3,948, across 58 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Jelks Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Jelks Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (13%) and California (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Gainesville, FL (8 grants), Washington, DC (8 grants), Sarasota, FL (5 grants) and Tallahassee, FL (4 grants).
Does The Jelks Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 58 grants with a stated purpose on The Jelks Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (58 grants).
Who are The Jelks Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Jelks Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Florida State Parks Foundation ($50,000), Conserving Carolina ($27,875) and Trust for Public Land ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Jelks Family Foundation Inc?
The Jelks Family Foundation Inc reported $6.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $279K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $293K (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 Jelks Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation says it remains committed to multiple philanthropic sectors while increasingly focusing on natural-resource conservation in Florida. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jelks Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Jelks Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Jelks Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3270436. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Jelks Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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