The Jorgenson Foundation Inc
The Jorgenson Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Singer Island, Florida. It provides grants to organizations that foster and support its principles, with an emphasis on health, medicine, and the arts.
The Jorgenson Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Jorgenson Foundation Inc gave $79K across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Florida. 16% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $79,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- Average grant
- $2,394
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $509,472
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (5 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (72% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Jorgenson Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5050 North Ocean Drive Unit 15B, Singer Island, FL 33404
Phone: (908) 347-1111
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jorgenson Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chasin a Dream Foundation ($6K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
165 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 165 grants of 165 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Florida accounted for 72% of grant dollars, followed by New Jersey at 16%, Virginia at 4%, and New York and California at 3% each. Listed Florida recipients include organizations in Palm Springs, Palm Beach Gardens, Palmetto, and other communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Jorgenson Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 32 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- Giving fell 40% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 375% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $79K (2024) to $132K (2021). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $79K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Outreach Center for the BLI Palm Springs, FL | Charitable Donation | $5,000 |
| Chasin a Dream Foundation Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Charitable Donation | $4,000 |
| HAB Core Red Bank, NJ | Charitable Donation | $4,000 |
| South East Guide Dogs Palmetto, FL | Charitable Donation | $4,000 |
| Lunch Break Red Bank, NJ | Charitable Donation | $3,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Arlington, VA | Charitable Donation | $3,000 |
| Food Bank Palm Beach County Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Charitable Donation | $3,000 |
| Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Charitable Donation | $3,000 |
| Bayshore Lunch Program Keyport, NJ | Charitable Donation | $2,000 |
| Center in Asbury Park Asbury Park, NJ | Charitable Donation | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $509,472 | $44,327 | $84,076 | $79,000 | 33 | $84,076 | $44,327 | $22,449 |
| 2022 | $636,124 | $60,207 | $129,354 | $122,700 | 46 | $122,700 | $22,153 | $34,351 |
| 2021 | $771,360 | $125,526 | $139,112 | $132,000 | 47 | $132,000 | $21,220 | $37,455 |
| 2020 | $564,969 | $89,917 | $113,856 | $107,520 | 39 | — | $25,344 | $36,775 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jorgenson Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says it supports health and medicine, as well as the arts, including dance, music, theater, composing, and related disciplines.
Its 2024 grants included organizations serving people facing illness and other hardships, and organizations addressing food needs. For example, Chasin A Dream Foundation describes its mission as assisting families with children battling cancer, cystic fibrosis, and other life-threatening illnesses. Lunch Break says it provides food, emergency shelter, clothing, and life-skills support to people in need. Meals on Wheels of Greater Lynchburg describes its work as delivering meals, friendly visits, and safety checks to homebound people. These are the grantees’ stated missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 33 grants totaling $79,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $5,000, with a median of $2,000. Among the largest listed grants were $5,000 to Florida Outreach Center for the Blind; $4,000 each to Chasin A Dream Foundation, HAB CORE, and South East Guide Dogs; and $3,000 each to Lunch Break, Meals on Wheels, Food Bank Palm Beach County, and Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic.
Other 2024 recipients included the Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County, Jack The Bike Man, Little Smiles, and The Soup Kitchen, each receiving $2,000. The grantees describe work that includes support for people experiencing homelessness, bicycle donations and safety education, activities for children facing hardship, and food and other assistance for disadvantaged people.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Martin Zipern, Andrew Zipern, and Elizabeth Zipern as trustees.
The Jorgenson Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew Zipern
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Zipern
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Martin Zipern
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Jorgenson Foundation Inc
How much does The Jorgenson Foundation Inc give each year?
The Jorgenson Foundation Inc gave $79K across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Jorgenson Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Jorgenson Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,394, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jorgenson Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Jorgenson Foundation Inc give grants?
The Jorgenson Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Palm Beach Gardens, FL (19 grants), Red Bank, NJ (2 grants) and West Palm Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does The Jorgenson Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on The Jorgenson Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation" (32 grants).
Who are The Jorgenson Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Jorgenson Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Chasin a Dream Foundation ($6,000 across 2 grants), Florida Outreach Center for the BLI ($5,000) and HAB Core ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Jorgenson Foundation Inc?
The Jorgenson Foundation Inc reported $509K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $84K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Jorgenson Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation says it supports health and medicine, as well as the arts, including dance, music, theater, composing, and related disciplines. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jorgenson Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Jorgenson Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Jorgenson Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2482190. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Jorgenson Foundation 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Jorgenson Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-jorgenson-foundation-inc-morg_f3a114d69fb343adb95e4c58e15f8a26
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