The Jennifer Foundation
The Jennifer Foundation is a private foundation, based in Alexandria, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $596K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $36K. Net investment income was $22K.
The Jennifer Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jennifer Foundation gave $36K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), top state Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $36,319
- -44.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,264
- -33.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,319
- Total assets
- $596,491
- -2.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (41% 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 Jennifer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Medstar Health ($15K). Together the top 5 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Jennifer Foundation gives
- Giving fell 33% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% 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 $26K (2021) to $760K (2020). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Medstar Health Columbia, MD | Adding Life to Years Campaign | $15,000 |
| St Stephen's & St Agnes School Alexandria, VA | Comprehensive Campaign: Upper School Project | $10,000 |
| Little Sisters Fund Hailey, ID | General Purpose | $7,319 |
| Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA Becket, MA | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Campagna Center Alexandria, VA | General Purpose | $2,000 |
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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 | $596,491 | $35,521 | $52,927 | $36,319 | 5 | $37,519 | $21,510 | $36,431 |
| 2024 | $613,897 | $68,404 | $79,698 | $65,803 | 6 | $66,928 | $45,799 | $33,557 |
| 2023 | $625,191 | $37,637 | $63,361 | $50,500 | 3 | $51,500 | $26,051 | $33,327 |
| 2022 | $650,915 | $43,392 | $68,345 | $54,500 | 4 | $55,450 | $18,007 | $35,624 |
| 2021 | $675,868 | $55,539 | $40,409 | $25,911 | 6 | $26,811 | $42,569 | $36,896 |
| 2020 | $660,738 | $-117,804 | $772,247 | $760,350 | 6 | — | $15,063 | $56,639 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jennifer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Jennifer Foundation is led by David M. Phillips Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David M. Phillips Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Erin E. Phillips
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Timothy C. Phillips
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David M. Phillips III
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nancy M. Phillips
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michele P. Deline
Secretary
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michele A. Phillips (2020–2023) — Secretary
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 Jennifer Foundation
How much does The Jennifer Foundation give each year?
The Jennifer Foundation gave $36K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $66K across 6 grants.
What is The Jennifer Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jennifer Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $7,319, and its average grant was $7,264, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Jennifer Foundation give grants?
The Jennifer Foundation's top state is Maryland, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (33%) and Idaho (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Alexandria, VA (2 grants).
Does The Jennifer Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of The Jennifer Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Jennifer Foundation's largest grantees?
The Jennifer Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Medstar Health ($15,000), St Stephen's & St Agnes School ($10,000) and Little Sisters Fund ($7,319), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Jennifer Foundation?
The Jennifer Foundation reported $596K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $38K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Jennifer Foundation's EIN?
The Jennifer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4159009. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 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 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 28, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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