Joan W Jenkins Foundation Inc
Ocean City, MD · EIN 52-1486477. Reported 231 grants totalling $341,928 to 92 recipients across tax years 2021-2024. This foundation did not tell the IRS it funds only preselected organizations.
Does this foundation accept applications?
Yes -- on its own tax return. Form 990-PF asks every private foundation whether it makes grants only to organizations it selects itself. Of the 91,758 foundations in our data that made a grant and answered, 78% said yes -- and applying to those is wasted effort. Joan W Jenkins Foundation Inc did not check that box on its most recent filing, which puts it in the minority that is at least open to being approached.
How big are its grants?
The median grant is $500. Half of everything it gave fell between $250 and $1,000; the smallest was $20 and the largest $50,000. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong foundation.
Every organization it funded
This is the complete list from its filings, largest first. Recipients are grouped by name and state as they were written on the returns, so an organization entered under two different names appears twice. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which that name received money.
| Organization | Location | Total received | Grants | Years funded | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury University Foundation | Salisbury, MD | $67,295 | 5 | 3 | 2024 |
| Barrier Island Center | Machipongo, VA | $51,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Worcester Preparatory School | Berlin, MD | $25,100 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Art League of Ocean City | Ocean City, MD | $14,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Atlantic General Hospital Foundatio | Berlin, MD | $13,500 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Coastal Hospice | Ocean Pines, MD | $12,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| St Martin's Church Foundation | Ocean City, MD | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Worcester County Humane Society | Berlin, MD | $8,520 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Diakonia | Ocean City, MD | $8,500 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Lower Shore Land Trust | Snow Hill, MD | $6,438 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Berlin Fire Company | Berlin, MD | $5,300 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Huree University Foundation Inc | Los Angeles, CA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Wesley Theological Seminary Annual | Washington, DC | $5,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Taylorville Christian Church | Berlin, MD | $4,850 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Kindness Matters Animal Rescue Inc | Berlin, MD | $4,500 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Bless Our Children | Salisbury, MD | $4,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Staunton Military Academy | Staunton, VA | $4,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Toys for Tots | Triangle, VA | $4,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Ves Land Trust | Exmore, VA | $4,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Worcester County Gold | Snow Hill, MD | $4,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| American Cancer Society Hope Lodge Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | $3,500 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Assateague Coastal Bays | Berlin, MD | $3,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Ocean City Life Savings Museum | Ocean City, MD | $3,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Tidal Health Foundation | Salisbury, MD | $3,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Tms Global | Atlanta, GA | $3,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Tyree African Methodist Church | Berlin, MD | $3,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Coastal Hospice at the Ocean | Salisbury, MD | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Marlins for Mason Catch a Cure for Dravet | Berlin, MD | $2,500 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Maryland Food Bank | Baltimore, MD | $2,250 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Assateague Coastal Trust | Berlin, MD | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Atlantic Club | Ocean City, MD | $2,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore | Salisbury, MD | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Rackliffe House Trust | Berlin, MD | $2,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic | Ocean City, MD | $2,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| US Kennels Inc | Salisbury, MD | $2,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Wor-Wic Community College Foundatio | Salisbury, MD | $2,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Ocean City Volunteer Fire Co | Ocean City, MD | $1,800 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Youth for Christ | Baltimore, MD | $1,600 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Citizens for a Better Eastern Shore | Eastville, VA | $1,500 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Henry Hotel Foundation Inc | Ocean City, MD | $1,500 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| National Child Safety Council | Snow Hill, MD | $1,500 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Recovery Resource Center | Salisbury, MD | $1,500 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Worcester County Veterans Memorial | Berlin, MD | $1,500 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Somerset County Historical Society | Princess Ann, MD | $1,250 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Worcester Commision on Aging | Snow Hill, MD | $1,250 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Beach Lacrosse Club | Ocean City, MD | $1,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Buckingham Presbyterian Church | Berlin, MD | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Community Foundation of Es | Salisbury, MD | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Dravet Syndrome Foundation Inc | Cherry Hill, NJ | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore | Salisbury, MD | $1,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Life Crisis Center | Salisbury, MD | $1,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Lighthouse Arts Center | Tequesta, FL | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Mcdonogh School | Owings Mills, MD | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Ocean City Elementary School | Ocean City, MD | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Ocean City Lions Club | Berlin, MD | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Ocean City Paramedic Foundation | Ocean City, MD | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Old Salem Museum Garden | Winstonsalem, NC | $1,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| St Paul's Episcopal Church | Berlin, MD | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Stephen Decatur High School | Berlin, MD | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Worcester County Development Center | Newark, MD | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Grace Foundation of Taylors Island | Taylors Island, MD | $800 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| The Cricket Center | Berlin, MD | $750 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | $700 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Shore History | Onancock, VA | $700 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Jupiter Island Historical Society | Hobe Sound, FL | $600 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| The Bridge Radio | Milford, DE | $600 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Asbury Church | Salisbury, MD | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| B'more Clubhouse | Baltimore, MD | $500 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Bayside Breeze 18U Wingate | Salisbury, MD | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Beach to Bay Heritage Area | Berlin, MD | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Jesse Klump Memorial Fund Inc | Berlin, MD | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| K & K Raptors Travel Softball | Mardela Springs, MD | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| National Folk Festival | Salisbury, MD | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Teach for America | Washington, DC | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Grace Center | Berlin, MD | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Williams AME Church | Newark, MD | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Boys Town | Boys Town, NE | $410 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Beltimore, MD | $400 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Paws for Purple Hearts | Ruther Glen, VA | $400 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| National Audubon Society | Washington, DC | $300 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Riverside Memorial Hospital Auxilia | Accomac, VA | $300 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Esa Delmarva | Berlin, MD | $250 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Sacred Heart Southern Mission | Walls, MS | $250 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Wicomico County Humane Society | Salisbury, MD | $250 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| American Legion | Indianapolis, IN | $200 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Berean Community Church | Milford, DE | $200 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Bay Journal | Mayo, MD | $200 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Town of Ocean City | Ocean City, MD | $200 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Arbor Day Foundation | Lincoln, NE | $80 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Maryland Public Television | Owings Mills, MD | $70 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| St Joseph's Indian School | Chamberlain, SD | $65 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| St Joseph Indian School | Chamberlain, SD | $50 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
60 of 92 (65%) received money in more than one year over the 4 years we hold.
Measured the way we measure every foundation -- what share of one year's grantees are funded again the next -- this one retains 73%, across 3 year-to-year transitions. The median foundation retains about 67%, so this one is about typical. This measures how often it paid the same organizations again. It says nothing about whether it would consider a new one.
What the money was for
Taken verbatim from the purpose field of its filings. This is the closest thing to a statement of what this foundation cares about, in its own words.
- Stephen Decatur High School
FOR TRACK & FIELD EQUIPMENT - Tms Global
MISSIONARY: CAROL ARGO 3087 - Lighthouse Arts Center
IN MEMORY OF VINCENT D. PALUMBO - Mcdonogh School
IN MEMORY OF TYLER C. GROTON - Ocean City Paramedic Foundation
IN MEMORY OF NEWT CROPPER
What kind of organizations it funds
By the activity category the IRS assigns each recipient, for the 94 grants where we could match the recipient to a registered organization. The categories are the IRS's. The match, made from the name and address on the return, is ours.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants | Total | Median grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 46 | $93,013 | $500 |
| 2022 | 64 | $81,030 | $500 |
| 2023 | 57 | $81,520 | $500 |
| 2024 | 64 | $86,365 | $500 |
Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- filings arrive about a year late, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a foundation winding down.
Where its money goes
75% of its giving went to organizations in Maryland. If your organization is based elsewhere, look in the recipient list for grants to your area before writing.
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Funders that support the same organizations
These funders gave to organizations this one also funded -- some private foundations, some community foundations and other grantmaking charities. Shared grantees are a sign of overlapping priorities and nothing more: they do not show that any of these funders would consider a new organization. Each page says what its filings show.
How to approach this foundation
- Check you are its size. The median grant is $500. A request many times that size asks for something it has rarely or never given.
- Check you are in its geography. Its giving is concentrated in Maryland.
- Read the recipient list above for organizations like yours. If nothing on it resembles your work, that is a real answer, and a cheap one to get.
- Look up the current filing before writing. The 990-PF names the foundation's officers and, where one exists, its application procedure. We link it below.
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Where these numbers come from
Everything above is taken from Joan W Jenkins Foundation Inc's own Form 990-PF filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 4 returns (tax years 2021-2024). Grant figures are from its returns. Matching recipients to registered organizations, their IRS classifications, the retention rate and the funders that support the same organizations are our own calculations, described in how we build this.
Address of record on the latest return: Po Box 572, Ocean City, MD, 21843. This is the address the foundation gave the IRS; many small foundations file through an accountant or a bank trust department, so it may not be where post to a programme officer should go.
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