The Jensen Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Dallas, Texas, founded in 2017. The organization provides strategic grants, resources, and holistic support to nonprofits and individuals working to end sexual violence. The Jensen Project specifically focuses on advancing agencies that serve adult female survivors of human trafficking through economic empowerment and housing programs.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$117K
-57.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.9M
+13.5% YoY
Grant Count
40
+60.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$124K
-29.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Jensen Project's mission is dedicated to ending sexual violence. The organization was founded by Janet Jensen, a rape survivor who recognized that local organizations doing critical work to help survivors face similar obstacles beyond funding alone—including the need for knowledge about effective practices, leadership development, networking opportunities, and operational support.
The organization's primary focus areas include:
- Economic Empowerment: Supporting programs that provide survivors with sustainable career pathways and financial independence
- Housing: Funding initiatives that address housing needs for survivors in recovery
- Prevention & Policy Advocacy: Supporting policy and legislation aimed at creating lasting change
- Leadership Development: Providing training and resources to strengthen nonprofit organizations serving survivors
Grantmaking
The Jensen Project's primary grantmaking vehicle is GrantTank, a yearly grant program that distributes over $2 million annually. Key characteristics include:
Grant Range
**: $100,000 to $300,000, with typical awards between $34,000 and $246,000
How to Apply
**: Invite-only; the organization does not accept unsolicited applications
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Jensen Project funds organizations across the United States, with a primary geographic focus in the Northeast. Recent grantees are located in cities including Atlanta, Austin, New York, Sacramento, and Dallas, with operations spanning states including California, New York, and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Filing (2024):
- Total Revenues: $9,784,084
- Total Expenses: $10,711,302
- Total Assets: $117,186
- Number of Employees: 4
Previous Filing (2023):
- Total Assets: $274,071
- Total Giving: $4,359,512
- Total Revenue: $5,966,039
- Total Expenses: $5,822,987
- Number of Grants Awarded: 25
- Median Grant Size: $200,000
- Grant Range: $19,000 to $279,000
Five-Year Growth: 145% total growth in giving over five years, with 44.8% growth from 2021 to 2024.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $117,186 | $274,071 | $55,982 |
| Revenue | $9,784,084 | $5,966,039 | $5,802,988 |
| Expenses | $10,711,302 | $5,822,987 | $5,807,850 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $10,711,302 | $5,822,987 | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Jensen Project Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Janet Jensen: Founder & CEO. Jensen is a rape survivor who began her advocacy work in 1982 and trained as an advocate with a local rape crisis center in 1983. By 1993, she had helped over 50 individuals and identified the scale of sexual violence issues. She became a nationally-recognized advocate and speaker on sexual violence by 2012.
- Lauren Grogan: Executive Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JANET JENSEN | FOUNDER & CEO | 32 | $23,097 |
| LAUREN GROGAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $128,334 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Jensen Project has announced its 2025 GrantTank recipients and 2025 Policy and Advocacy grantees. The organization continues to expand its collaborative platform, where partner organizations work together on housing, economic empowerment, prevention, and technology innovation initiatives.
The Jensen Project Announces 2025 GrantTank Recipients\_\_ - The Jensen\Through its GrantTank program, partner organizations have expanded services, piloted new approaches, and increased their reach across communities nationwide. The organization emphasizes collective impact and long-term partnership in building a more coordinated, data-informed, and sustainable field addressing sexual violence.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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