The John J and Nora Jennings
The John J and Nora Jennings is a private foundation, based in South Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $48K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $323.
The John J and Nora Jennings at a glance
In short: The John J and Nora Jennings gave $20K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,500
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $47,607
- +256.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The John J and Nora Jennings funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The John J and Nora Jennings gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2020) to $23K (2021). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 8 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $47,607 | $55,333 | $21,081 | $20,000 | 8 | $20,000 | $323 | $1,497 |
| 2023 | $13,355 | $25,023 | $20,900 | $20,000 | 8 | $20,000 | $23 | $556 |
| 2022 | $9,232 | $21,034 | $20,936 | $20,000 | 8 | $20,000 | $34 | $452 |
| 2021 | $9,134 | $15,048 | $23,437 | $22,500 | 9 | $22,500 | $48 | $655 |
| 2020 | $17,523 | $1,116 | $15,939 | $15,000 | 6 | — | $116 | $1,226 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The John J and Nora Jennings reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The John J and Nora Jennings is led by Joan M. Jennings, President & Treasurer since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joan M. Jennings
President & Treasurer
President → President & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Mahoney
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Shinkwin
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martin E. Pierce Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Norman Knight
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah D. Itri
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen F. Lynch Esq.
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul T. Hynes
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: David C. Johnson (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Kenneth J. Donnelly (2020) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about The John J and Nora Jennings
How much does The John J and Nora Jennings give each year?
The John J and Nora Jennings gave $20K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $20K across 8 grants.
What is The John J and Nora Jennings's typical grant size?
The John J and Nora Jennings's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,500, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The John J and Nora Jennings give grants?
The John J and Nora Jennings gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The John J and Nora Jennings give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The John J and Nora Jennings's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (8 grants).
How large is The John J and Nora Jennings?
The John J and Nora Jennings reported $48K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The John J and Nora Jennings's EIN?
The John J and Nora Jennings's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-0797079. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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