The Jenron Foundation
The Jenron Foundation is a private foundation, based in Cave Creek, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $757K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $49K. Net investment income was $16K.
The Jenron Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jenron Foundation gave $49K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $49K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $49,000
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $49,000
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $49,000
- Total assets
- $756,571
- -4.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% 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 Jenron Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ty Family Foundation ($49K).
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 11 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Jenron Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 115% 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 $20K (2021) to $98K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $49K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ty Family Foundation Prescott Valley, AZ | Provide transportation, food & clothing to those in need | $49,000 |
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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 | $756,571 | $23,146 | $59,767 | $49,000 | 1 | $49,000 | $15,779 | $42,483 |
| 2024 | $790,420 | $32,823 | $109,016 | $98,000 | 3 | $98,000 | $28,104 | $41,154 |
| 2023 | $866,613 | $36,780 | $63,296 | $53,500 | 2 | $53,500 | $32,091 | $40,803 |
| 2022 | $893,129 | $26,658 | $65,490 | $55,000 | 4 | $55,000 | $20,270 | $43,893 |
| 2021 | $931,961 | $31,223 | $31,326 | $20,000 | 1 | $20,000 | $22,734 | $46,844 |
| 2020 | $932,064 | $15,095 | $82,612 | $72,000 | 3 | — | $16,112 | $45,578 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jenron Foundation reported a distributable amount of $42K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Jenron Foundation is led by Jennie L. Cronkhite, President & Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jennie L. Cronkhite
President & Director
Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director → President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Adams
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger Adams
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Cronkhite
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ronald W. Cronkhite (2020–2021) — President & Director
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 Jenron Foundation
How much does The Jenron Foundation give each year?
The Jenron Foundation gave $49K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $98K across 3 grants.
How large is The Jenron Foundation?
The Jenron Foundation reported $757K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $49K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $42K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Jenron Foundation operate?
The Jenron Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, New Mexico.
What is The Jenron Foundation's EIN?
The Jenron Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0938810. 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 August 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 24, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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