The Matthew and Roberta Jenkins Family Foundation
The Matthew and Roberta Jenkins Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Long Beach, California. In its 2024 filing, it reported making 17 grants totaling $467,400, including support for charitable and educational recipients.
The Matthew and Roberta Jenkins Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Matthew and Roberta Jenkins Family Foundation gave $467K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in California. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $467,400
- +505.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +13.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,494
- +434.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $975,977
- +7.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (5 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Matthew and Roberta Jenkins Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 850 E Ocean Blvd 1503, Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone: (562) 596-9600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Matthew and Roberta Jenkins Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Long Beach Community Foundation ($400K). Together the top 10 received $460K.
Grant Size Distribution
99 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 99 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, with listed recipients also in New York, Colorado, and Alabama. The largest grant was to the Long Beach Community Foundation in Long Beach, California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Matthew and Roberta Jenkins Family Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 17 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $37K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $77K (2023) to $467K (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $467K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Long Beach Community Foundation Long Beach, CA | Charitable | $400,000 |
| Csulb 49ER Foundation Long Beach, CA | Educational | $24,100 |
| Claremont Graduate University Claremont, CA | Educational | $10,000 |
| Ccej Long Beach, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Long Beach Museum of Art Long Beach, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Success in Challenges Long Beach, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Charitable | $3,000 |
| National Ms Society Denver, CO | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Bridge Builders Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Entertainment Industry Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $975,977 | $495,419 | $492,737 | $467,400 | 17 | — |
| 2023 | $910,889 | $84,565 | $90,837 | $77,200 | 15 | — |
| 2022 | $690,952 | $45,302 | $143,913 | $139,171 | 23 | $4,938 |
| 2021 | $1,232,147 | $356,609 | $224,939 | $211,800 | 23 | $101,412 |
| 2020 | $996,032 | $130,578 | $135,216 | $110,550 | 21 | $112,214 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included charitable and educational grants. Among its recipients, Claremont Graduate University says it prepares people to be leaders for positive change through research, practice, creative works, and community engagement. Legacy Ladies describes its work as developing disenfranchised girls through academic and experiential programs. The Long Beach Community Foundation describes itself as a public charity supporting positive change in Long Beach through charitable giving, stewardship, and strategic grantmaking.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $467,400. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $400,000, with a median of $2,500.
The largest reported grants included $400,000 to the Long Beach Community Foundation, $24,100 to the CSULB 49er Foundation, and $10,000 to Claremont Graduate University. Other listed grants included $5,000 each to CCEJ, the Long Beach Museum of Art, and Success in Challenges; and $3,000 each to Doctors Without Borders and the National MS Society.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Roberta Jenkins as president.
The Matthew and Roberta Jenkins Family Foundation is led by Roberta Jenkins, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Roberta Jenkins
President
Vicepresident → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
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 Matthew and Roberta Jenkins Family Foundation
How much does The Matthew and Roberta Jenkins Family Foundation give each year?
The Matthew and Roberta Jenkins Family Foundation gave $467K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $77K across 15 grants.
What is The Matthew and Roberta Jenkins Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Matthew and Roberta Jenkins Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $27,494, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Matthew and Roberta Jenkins Family Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Matthew and Roberta Jenkins Family Foundation give grants?
The Matthew and Roberta Jenkins Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Long Beach, CA (7 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (4 grants).
Does The Matthew and Roberta Jenkins Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on The Matthew and Roberta Jenkins Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (14 grants) and "Educational" (3 grants).
Who are The Matthew and Roberta Jenkins Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Matthew and Roberta Jenkins Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Long Beach Community Foundation ($400,000), Csulb 49ER Foundation ($24,100) and Claremont Graduate University ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Matthew and Roberta Jenkins Family Foundation?
The Matthew and Roberta Jenkins Family Foundation reported $976K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $495K.
What does The Matthew and Roberta Jenkins Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included charitable and educational grants. Among its recipients, Claremont Graduate University says it prepares people to be leaders for positive change through research, practice, creative works, and community engagement. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Matthew and Roberta Jenkins Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Matthew and Roberta Jenkins Family Foundation's EIN?
The Matthew and Roberta Jenkins Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1259071. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Matthew and Roberta Jenkins Family Foundation 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 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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