The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation
The corporation's mission is to effectuate positive change in the lives of youth, particularly those in underserved communities.
The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $63,572
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $299,466
- +11.4% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $294,601
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation
GLOW (Greatness Lives In Words)
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Malcolm Jenkins Scholars Program (Project R.E.W.A.R.D.S.)
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Amount
$2,000 per scholar (one-time)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Malcolm Jenkins Visionary Impact Scholarship (MJVIS)
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $102K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Ohio State University Foundation Columbus, OH | Malcolm jenkins visionary impact scholarship fund will provide one or more scholarships to rising second-year undergraduate students who are enrolled in the college of engineering, are participating in the community, access, retention and empowerment (CARE) office programs and who meet one or more of the following criteria: are first-generation college students; demonstrate financial need; have overcome substantial educational or economic obstacles. The fund also provides one or more scholarships to rising second-year undergraduate students who are participating in Ohio state's office of diversity and inclusion programs and meet one or more of the same criteria. The anticipated annual distribution will be between $9,000 - $9,500. The first scholarships are scheduled to be awarded spring semester 2024. The student will be selected by the scholarship awarding team. | $102,250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $63,572 | $299,466 | $294,601 | — | — |
| 2023 | $58,707 | $268,820 | $276,122 | $102,250 | 1 |
| 2022 | $66,009 | $107,176 | $277,804 | — | — |
| 2021 | $236,637 | $130,262 | $275,017 | — | — |
| 2020 | $381,392 | $443,894 | $293,240 | — | — |
About The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Piscataway, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $64K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation is led by Gwendolyn V. Jenkins, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gwendolyn V. Jenkins
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$29K (2024)
Malcolm Jenkins
Founder & Chairman
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Loyce Pierce Wright
Member
Treasurer → Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Pamela Lyles
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rodney C. Braxton
Parliamentarian
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $29K, to Gwendolyn V Jenkins (President & CEO).
Frequently asked questions about The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation
How large is The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation?
The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation reported $64K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $299K.
What is The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation?
The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Piscataway, NJ. It holds $64K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation operate?
The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation's EIN?
The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2996623. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation funds
Youth Development Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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