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Mary B & James K Jennings Charitable Foundation is a private corporation based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is James K Jennings Jr. It holds total assets of $237K. Annual income is reported at $10K. Total assets have decreased from $321K in 2011 to $231K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, Mary B & James K Jennings Charitable Foundation has made 34 grants totaling $51K, with a median grant of $500. Annual giving has decreased from $15K in 2020 to $5K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $17K distributed across 9 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $5K, with an average award of $1K. The foundation has supported 21 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, which account for 97% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$500
Average Grant
$1K
Largest Grant
$5K
Based on 11 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Mary B & James K Jennings Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 34 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, DC, MA.
Mary B & James K Jennings Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $51K across 34 grants. The median grant size is $500, with an average of $1K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $5K.
Mary B & James K Jennings Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Mary B & James K Jennings Charitable Foundation is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary B Jennings | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| James K Jennings Iii | Vice Pres. | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elizabeth B Jennings | Vice Pres. | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| James K Jennings Jr | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$6K
Total Assets
$231K
Fair Market Value
$231K
Net Worth
$231K
Grants Paid
$5K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$7K
Distribution Amount
$11K
Total Grants
34
Total Giving
$51K
Average Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$500
Unique Recipients
21
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard Business SchoolGeneral support | Boston, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| Camp AllenGeneral support | Navasota, TX | $400 | 2022 |
| River Oaks Baptist SchoolGeneral support | Houston, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital FoundationGeneral support | Houston, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| RemindGeneral support | Houston, TX | $450 | 2023 |
| Museum Of Fine Arts HoustonGeneral support | Houston, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Houston Grand Opera Association IncGeneral support | Houston, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Houstons Amazing Place IncGeneral support | Houston, TX | $1K | 2022 |
| Methodist Hospital FoundationGeneral support | Houston, TX | $1K | 2022 |
| Kinkaid School IncGeneral support | Houston, TX | $500 | 2022 |
| Episcopal High SchoolGeneral support | Bellaire, TX | $500 | 2022 |
| Saint Charles Avenue Presbyterian ChurchGeneral support | New Orleans, LA | $250 | 2022 |
| Natl Soc Of Colonial Dames Of AmericaNeill-Cochran House Museum | Washington, DC | $250 | 2022 |
| Hope And Healing Center & InstituteGeneral support | Houston, TX | $250 | 2022 |
| William Marsh Rice UniversityThe Shepherd Society | Houston, TX | $100 | 2022 |
| Childrens Grand AdventureGeneral support | Houston, TX | $200 | 2021 |
| Saint Martin'S Episcopal ChurchGeneral support | Houston, TX | $1K | 2020 |
| The Houston Food BankSpirit Food Fund | Houston, TX | $500 | 2020 |
| Rice University Shepherd School OfGeneral support | Houston, TX | $500 | 2020 |
| Natl Soc Of Colonial Dames Of AmeriNeill-Cochran House Museum | Washington, DC | $250 | 2020 |
| The Ut Md Anderson Cancer CenterBoot Walk | Houston, TX | $200 | 2020 |