George Jenkins Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyLakeland, Florida · EIN 59-3753198 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$6.6M
Organizations funded32
Typical grant$120,000
Total assets$13.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $55,000 and $250,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
9% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Central Florida Inc | Lakeland, FL | George jenkins fdn youth opportunity , success by 6 family fundamentals | $1,066,200 |
| Academy Prep of Lakeland | Lakeland, FL | Education of students | $750,000 |
| Lakeland Regional Medical Center Foundation Inc | Lakeland, FL | Capital pledge | $562,500 |
| YMCA of West Central Florida | Lakeland, FL | Matching capital campaign , operations | $500,000 |
| Kidspack | Lakeland, FL | Backpack program to help feed children | $350,000 |
| Bonnet Springs Park | Lakeland, FL | Education programing | $300,000 |
| Redlands Christian Migrant Assn | Wimauma, FL | Construction prep for mulberry academy charter school | $300,000 |
| Viste | Lakeland, FL | Capital funding for campus transformation project | $300,000 |
| City Lore Inc | New York, NY | Dante alighieri & the divine comedy documentary | $250,000 |
| Achievement Academy | Lakeland, FL | Support operational needs | $200,000 |
| Lakeland Christian School | Lakeland, FL | Scholarships for students in need of assistance | $200,000 |
| Helping a Hero Org | Houston, TX | Sponsor florida home builds | $183,334 |
| Parker Street Ministries | Lakeland, FL | Operations | $150,000 |
| The Freedom Tour Inc | Winter Haven, FL | Church purchase for disaster relief/storage | $150,000 |
| Lighthouse Ministries Inc | Lakeland, FL | Assistance for the woman & children program | $138,000 |
| Anchor House Inc of Polk County | Auburndale, FL | Grant for education program | $122,000 |
| Salvation Army | Lutz, FL | For use in the "halo" child enrichment center | $120,000 |
| Florida Children's Museum | Lakeland, FL | Donation to help fund travel exhibits in 2026. | $100,000 |
| Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine | Lakeland, FL | Funding ultrasound equipment for helthcare services | $100,000 |
| Polk Theater Inc | Lakeland, FL | Operations | $100,000 |
| Lake Wales Care Center | Lake Wales, FL | Support of c.a.r.e plan, stay-at-home work camps & home rehab | $84,294 |
| Geneva Classical Academy | Lakeland, FL | Fund scholarships for students in need 2025/2026 school year | $75,000 |
| Pace Center for Girls | Tampa, FL | Matching donation for ten story challenge event | $75,000 |
| Lighthouse for the Blind and Low Vision | Tampa, FL | Teen transition program and blind babies intervention services | $69,000 |
| Lakeland Police Athletic League | Lakeland, FL | Planning for new pal fieldhouse | $55,000 |
| Connected Polk Inc | Lakeland, FL | Grant to fund part-time workforce coordinator & program support | $50,000 |
| Lakeland Symphony Orchestra Inc | Lakeland, FL | Operations | $50,000 |
| Magnolia Montessori Academy | Lakeland, FL | Matching contribution for house renovation | $50,000 |
| One More Child | Miami, FL | Help withcosts for families affected by hurricane | $50,000 |
| Valor & Honor Outdoors | Green Level, NC | Assitance for veterans and first responders | $50,000 |
| Community Haven for Adults and Children With Disabilities Inc | Sarasota, FL | Charitable donation - hurricane repairs | $38,000 |
| Burro Bueno Inc | Lakeland, FL | Improve water accessibity, medical clinic, chicken pens | $9,300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,597,628 | 32 |
| 2024 | $7,421,369 | 33 |
| 2023 | $13,675,714 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641349349102904
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-3753198
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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