The Jensen Project Inc
The Jensen Project Inc is a Dallas, Texas-based private foundation that supports organizations working to end sexual violence. It provides grants and other resources, with its GrantTank program focused on partnerships with organizations serving survivors of sex trafficking.
The Jensen Project Inc at a glance
In short: The Jensen Project Inc gave $4.9M across 40 grants in 2024 (avg $124K), top state Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,948,620
- +13.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 40
- +60.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $123,716
- -29.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $117,186
- -57.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (26% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Jensen Project Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Review Cycle
- The 2026 application deadline is provided in invitation materials; the 2025 deadline was March 7, 2025.
- Deadline
- The 2026 application deadline is provided in invitation materials; the 2025 deadline was March 7, 2025.
- Contact
Mailing address: 16400 Dallas Pkwy 305, Dallas, TX 75248
Phone: (972) 999-4592
Website: https://thejensenproject.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Jensen Project Inc
Who The Jensen Project Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Center on Sexual Exploitation ($581K). Together the top 10 received $3.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 35 grants of 65 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to organizations in multiple states. By grant dollars, the largest recipient-state shares were Texas (26%), Washington, DC (12%), New York (11%), California (7%), and Arkansas (7%). Examples of 2024 recipients also include organizations in Connecticut, Nevada, North Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Jensen Project Inc gives
- 43% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4.4M (2023) to $4.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 40 grants totaling $4.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Center on Sexual Exploitation Washington, DC | Exists to build a world where people can live and love without sexual abuse and exploitation. | $580,500 |
| World Without Exploitation New York, NY | To advocate for the women and girls of nyc by working to promote reproductive rights, secure women's economic empowerment, and end discrimination and violence against women. | $505,000 |
| Rescue Hill Arlington, TX | We offer survivors of human trafficking safe spaces to heal | $381,409 |
| National Child Protection Task Force Inc Fayetteville, AR | By strengthening local response networks, sharing investigative expertise, and helping communities implement trauma-informed solutions that foster long-term safety | $350,000 |
| RIGHTS4GIRLS Woodside, CA | Rights4girls advocates for the dignity and rights of young women and girls so that every girl can be safe and live a life free of violence and exploitation. | $250,000 |
| North Texas Trafficking Task Force Dallas, TX | Task force that partners with federal, state, and local law enforcement and nonprofit organizations to combat human trafficking in the North Texas region. | $241,882 |
| Global Peht Corp Cos Cob, CT | To offer a sustainable, long-term strategy to aid in the fight against human trafficking. Offering outreach, transitional residential homes and job assistance to women who are human trafficking victims to provide a source of stability and economic freedom. | $241,439 |
| Allies Against Slavery Austin, TX | Protecting Freedom and Dignity by Combatting Human Trafficking. | $200,000 |
| New Friends New Life Dallas, TX | Restores and empowers formerly trafficked teens and sexualy exploited women and their children | $110,000 |
| Reflection Ministries of Texas Inc Midland, TX | To advocate for the women and girls of nyc by working to promote reproductive rights, secure women's economic empowerment, and end | $100,015 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $117,186 | $9,784,084 | $10,711,302 | $4,948,620 | 40 | $10,711,302 |
| 2023 | $274,071 | $5,966,039 | $5,822,987 | $4,359,512 | 25 | $5,822,987 |
| 2022 | $55,982 | $5,802,988 | $5,807,850 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $41,780 | $3,659,795 | $3,662,138 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $44,123 | $1,823,933 | $1,779,810 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Jensen Project describes its work as dedicated to ending sexual violence, which it says includes human trafficking, domestic violence, and sexual assault. Its GrantTank program supports selected organizations through funding and leadership gatherings.
GrantTank’s stated areas of consideration include housing and economic empowerment for adult female survivors of sex trafficking, technology opportunities for the anti-trafficking movement, and Equality Model policy work. For the 2026 cycle, the organization says it will consider invited applications for housing, economic empowerment, or proprietary technology advancing the sector.
Grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. For example, New Friends New Life says it works to restore and empower trafficked and sexually exploited teens and women and their children through case management, counseling, and economic empowerment. Reflection Ministries of Texas says it provides emergency assessment, second-stage homes, and aftercare for sex trafficking victims. Allies Against Slavery describes its work as building platforms and partnerships for data-driven anti-trafficking solutions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Jensen Project reported 40 grants totaling $4,948,620. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $580,500, with a median grant of $100,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $580,500 to the National Center on Sexual Exploitation, whose stated mission is to advocate for a world free from sexual exploitation, objectification, and violence; $505,000 to World Without Exploitation; $381,409 to Rescue Hill, which says it offers safe spaces for trafficking survivors; and $350,000 to the National Child Protection Task Force. Other notable grants included $250,000 to Rights4Girls, $241,882 to the North Texas Trafficking Task Force, and $241,439 to Global PEHT Corp. The latter describes its work as providing outreach, transitional housing, and job assistance to women who are human trafficking victims.
The Jensen Project states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. For the 2026 GrantTank cycle, applications are by invitation only, and invitations have already been sent. The organization says eligible projects must address housing or economic empowerment for adult female survivors of sex trafficking, or provide proprietary technology advancing the sector. Its 2025 application materials specified that requests should be $100,000–$300,000 and allocated over two years; those materials listed a March 7, 2025 application deadline.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Janet Jensen as Founder & CEO and Lauren Grogan as Executive Director.
The Jensen Project Inc is led by Janet J. Jensen, Founder & CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Janet J. Jensen
Founder & CEO
Founder & Executive Director → Founder & CEO, 2023
On filings since 2020
32 hrs/week
$12K (2023) → $23K (2024)
Lauren Grogan
Executive Director
Director of Operations → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$63K (2023) → $128K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $128K, to Lauren Grogan (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Jensen Project Inc
How much does The Jensen Project Inc give each year?
The Jensen Project Inc gave $4.9M across 40 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.4M across 25 grants.
What is The Jensen Project Inc's typical grant size?
The Jensen Project Inc's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $123,716, across 40 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Jensen Project Inc give grants?
The Jensen Project Inc's top state is Texas, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (12%) and New York (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (4 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Austin, TX (2 grants).
Does The Jensen Project Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 3% of The Jensen Project Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Jensen Project Inc's largest grantees?
The Jensen Project Inc's largest 2024 grantees include National Center on Sexual Exploitation ($580,500), World Without Exploitation ($505,000) and Rescue Hill ($381,409), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Jensen Project Inc?
The Jensen Project Inc reported $117K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $9.8M.
What does The Jensen Project Inc fund?
The Jensen Project describes its work as dedicated to ending sexual violence, which it says includes human trafficking, domestic violence, and sexual assault. Its GrantTank program supports selected organizations through funding and leadership gatherings. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jensen Project Inc?
The Jensen Project Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines. Check thejensenproject.org for any change to that policy.
What is The Jensen Project Inc's EIN?
The Jensen Project Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3529599. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Jensen Project Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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