Our History

Our History

Grants & Impact

Grants & Impact

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Our History

Our History

Grants & Impact

Grants & Impact

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Our Grantmaking Philosophy

Purposeful Giving with Long-Term Vision

Purposeful Giving with Long-Term Vision

The Jenkins Family Foundation exists to support charitable initiatives through sustainable and strategic grantmaking. We balance compassion with discipline, ensuring our resources are stewarded responsibly while advancing causes that strengthen individuals, communities, and society as a whole.

The Jenkins Family Foundation exists to support charitable initiatives through sustainable and strategic grantmaking. We balance compassion with discipline, ensuring our resources are stewarded responsibly while advancing causes that strengthen individuals, communities, and society as a whole.

Our approach reflects an intergenerational mindset, prioritizing thoughtful partnerships, strong governance and long-term impact over short-term results.

Our approach reflects an intergenerational mindset, prioritizing thoughtful partnerships, strong governance and long-term impact over short-term results.

Two Approaches to Supporting Impact

The Foundation awards grants through two primary pathways. Both pathways follow the same commitment to transparency, evaluation and accountability.

Non-Competitive Grants

Pre-selected organizations aligned with the Foundation’s mission, values, and strategic priorities.

Non-Competitive Grants

Pre-selected organizations aligned with the Foundation’s mission, values, and strategic priorities.

Competitive Grants

An open application process for eligible organizations seeking funding within the Foundation’s annual focus areas.

Competitive Grants

An open application process for eligible organizations seeking funding within the Foundation’s annual focus areas.

Strategic Focus & Grant Eligibility

Strategic Focus & Grant Eligibility

Aligning Resources With Mission

Aligning Resources With Mission

Each year, the Board of Directors and Director of Philanthropy establish strategic focus areas that guide the majority of the Foundation’s giving. Approximately 85–90% of the annual grant budget is directed toward these priority areas, with the remaining portion reserved for more responsive or one-time opportunities.

Each year, the Board of Directors and Director of Philanthropy establish strategic focus areas that guide the majority of the Foundation’s giving. Approximately 85–90% of the annual grant budget is directed toward these priority areas, with the remaining portion reserved for more responsive or one-time opportunities.

Strategic Focus & Grant Eligibility

Aligning Resources With Mission

Each year, the Board of Directors and Director of Philanthropy establish strategic focus areas that guide the majority of the Foundation’s giving. Approximately 85–90% of the annual grant budget is directed toward these priority areas, with the remaining portion reserved for more responsive or one-time opportunities.

Our Initiative Focus Areas

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Education & Learning Initiatives

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Community Development

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Faith-Based Programs

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Character-Building & Youth Initiatives

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Scientific Research & Innovation

Application Best Practices

Organizations seeking funding should demonstrate strong alignment with the Foundation’s mission and values.

Set clearly defined goals and measurable outcomes.

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Set clearly defined goals and measurable outcomes.

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Demonstrate sound governance and financial transparency.

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Demonstrate sound governance and financial transparency.

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Have the capacity to implement, evaluate, and sustain funded programs.

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Have the capacity to implement, evaluate, and sustain funded programs.

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Grantees are expected to participate in reporting and evaluation to support accountability, learning and continuous improvement.

From Vision to Impact

The Grantmaking Process

The Grantmaking Process

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Annual Strategy & Budget Setting

The Board of Directors, Investment Committee and Director of Philanthropy establish annual funding priorities and grant budgets.

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Proposal Review

Proposals are evaluated based on mission alignment, impact potential, and organizational capacity.

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Selection & Approval

Grants are approved by the Board of Directors, with majority approval required for larger awards.

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Monitoring & Evaluation

Progress reports, site visits, and outcome tracking ensure transparency and learning.

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Reflection & Collaboration

Lessons learned help refine future grantmaking and strengthen partnerships.

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Annual Strategy & Budget Setting

The Board of Directors, Investment Committee and Director of Philanthropy establish annual funding priorities and grant budgets.

2

Proposal Review

Proposals are evaluated based on mission alignment, impact potential, and organizational capacity.

3

Selection & Approval

Grants are approved by the Board of Directors, with majority approval required for larger awards.

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Monitoring & Evaluation

Progress reports, site visits, and outcome tracking ensure transparency and learning.

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Reflection & Collaboration

Lessons learned help refine future grantmaking and strengthen partnerships.

Accountability Beyond Dollars Given

We evaluate impact using both quantitative and qualitative measures. We recognize that impact often reflects contribution rather than control, and we value learning, progress, and adaptability over perfection.

Program outcomes and milestones

Financial transparency and reporting

Grantee feedback and beneficiary stories

Long-term community outcomes

Our Impact in Action

Over the years, the Jenkins Family Foundation has been honored to support organizations making meaningful contributions across a wide range of causes. Below are examples of how grant funding has been applied to create positive outcomes.

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Tampa General Hospital

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Tampa General Hospital

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Jesuit High School

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Jesuit High School

Wake Forest University

Wake Forest University

Frequently Asked Questions

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Contact us or apply today to see if you qualify and reach out with any questions.

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Guided by the values of our family, we strive to empower individuals and communities through programs and partnerships that cultivate character learning, nurture spiritual growth and drive innovation for the betterment of society.

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Guided by the values of our family, we strive to empower individuals and communities through programs and partnerships that cultivate character learning, nurture spiritual growth and drive innovation for the betterment of society.

Our Socials

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LinkedIn

Facebook

© 2026 Jenkins Charitable Foundation is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. All rights reserved.

Guided by the values of our family, we strive to empower individuals and communities through programs and partnerships that cultivate character learning, nurture spiritual growth and drive innovation for the betterment of society.

Our Socials

Instagram

LinkedIn

Facebook

© 2026 Jenkins Charitable Foundation is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. All rights reserved.