The Jelly Foundation

CARRBORO, NC EIN: 31-1813445

The Jelly Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CARRBORO, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $99K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $6K. Net investment income was $6K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$99K

+5.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$6K

+10.0% YoY

Grant Count

+16.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$785.714

-5.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jelly Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The Jelly Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

North Carolina $21K (83%)

New York $3K (13%)

Colorado $1K (4%)

States

Colorado North Carolina New York

Cities

Chapel HillClaytonDurhamHygieneIthacaPo BoxRaleighSouthport

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$99,322	$93,942	$86,119
Revenue	$8,894	$2,839	$1,661
Expenses	$8,447	$7,767	$8,333
Qualifying Distributions	$5,665	$5,165	$5,402
Net Investment Income	$6,112	$237	—
Distributable Amount	$4,794	$4,413	$4,555

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

28 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Noor El-salam ($1,000), Cora Food Pantry ($1,000), Scott-free Scholarship ($750).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
NOOR EL-SALAM HYGIENE, CO	OUR MISSION IS TO EDUCATE REFUGEE AND MARGINALIZED CHILDREN IN LEBANON WHO ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND SCHOOL WITHIN THE COUNTRY, AND PROVIDE HUMANITARIAN RELIEF TO LEBANESE COMMUNITIES SUFFERING FROM LACK OF ELECTRICITY, FOOD, AND CLEAN WATER.	$1,000
SCOTT-FREE SCHOLARSHIP RALEIGH, NC	THE SCOTT-FREE SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION IS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION THAT SERVES AT RISK CHILDREN BY OFFERING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS THAT OFFER SPORTS, TECHNOLOGY, THEATER, MUSIC, SCIENCE, THE ARTS, AND EDUCATION. EACH SUMMER, RECIPIENTS RECEIVE FULL OR PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS THAT ENABLE THEM TO EXPLORE AND DISCOVER THE EXTENT OF THEIR TALENTS, ABILITIES, AND DREAMS.	$750
CHAMBER ORCHESTRA OF THE TRIANGLE DURHAM, NC	THE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA OF THE TRIANGLE'S FOREMOST OBJECTIVE IS TO PRESENT PERFORMANCES OF EXTRAORDINARY QUALITY, INCLUDING WORKS RARELY PERFORMED. A CORE GOAL OF THE ORCHESTRA IS TO CREATE PERFORMANCE AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOME OF THE NATION'S MOST TALENTED EMERGING MUSICIANS.	$750
CAROLINA SWIMS FOUNDATION CHAPEL HILL, NC	CAROLINA SWIMS FOUNDATION IS A 501 (C) (3) HEALTH ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES SPONSORED SWIM LESSONS AND AQUA-THERAPY TO UNDERSERVED CHILDREN AND CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE TO PREVENT DROWNINGS.	$625
CORA FOOD PANTRY PO BOX, NC	CCORA PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS FOOD TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS FACING FOOD INSECURITY. OUR ULTIMATE GOAL AT CORA IS TO BUILD A COMMUNITY WITHOUT HUNGER BY COLLECTING AND PURCHASING HEALTHY FOOD FOR DISTRIBUTION THROUGH OUR FOOD PANTRY, RELATED PROGRAMS, AND NETWORK OF LOCAL PARTNERS.	$1,000
FAMILY READING PARTNERS ITHACA, NY	TO SUPPORT THE FAMILY READING PARTNERSHIP A NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION THAT PROMOTES EARLY LITERACY.	$750
HEALING PINES RESPITE INC CHAPEL HILL, NC	TO HELP PROVIDE RESPITE FOR WOMAN WITH CANCER	$625

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
SARAH FROEBER	VICE PRES./SECRETARY	—	—
ERIC NUSSBAUMER	PRESIDENT/TREASURER	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Jelly Foundation?

The Jelly Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CARRBORO, NC. It holds $99K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The Jelly Foundation?

As of 2024, The Jelly Foundation holds $99K in total assets with $9K in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $6K in 2024.

Where does The Jelly Foundation operate?

The Jelly Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, North Carolina, New York.

What size grants does The Jelly Foundation award?

In 2024, The Jelly Foundation awarded 7 grants totaling $6K — an average of about $785.714 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Jelly Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Jelly Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.