Joan W Jenkins Foundation Inc
Historical FunderOcean City, Maryland · EIN 52-1486477 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$86K
Organizations funded64
Typical grant$500
Total assets$2.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $1,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CHARLES R JENKINS |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 572, OCEAN CITY MD 21843 |
| Phone | 4102899100 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIC FORM OR INFORMATION IS REQUESTED |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
29% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury University Foundation | Salisbury, MD | Scholarships | $23,295 |
| Art League of Ocean City | Ocean City, MD | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Atlantic General Hospital Foundatio | Berlin, MD | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Coastal Hospice | Ocean Pines, MD | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| St Martin's Church Foundation | Ocean City, MD | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Worcester Preparatory School | Berlin, MD | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Diakonia | Ocean City, MD | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Taylorville Christian Church | Berlin, MD | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Worcester County Humane Society | Berlin, MD | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| American Cancer Society Hope Lodge Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Assateague Coastal Bays | Berlin, MD | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Barrier Island Center | Machipongo, VA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Berlin Fire Company | Berlin, MD | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Bless Our Children | Salisbury, MD | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Community Foundation of Es | Salisbury, MD | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Henry Hotel Foundation Inc | Ocean City, MD | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Kindness Matters Animal Rescue Inc | Berlin, MD | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Marlins for Mason Catch a Cure for Dravet | Berlin, MD | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Ocean City Life Savings Museum | Ocean City, MD | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| St Paul's Episcopal Church | Berlin, MD | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Staunton Military Academy | Staunton, VA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Tidal Health Foundation | Salisbury, MD | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Tms Global | Atlanta, GA | Missionary: carol argo 3087 | $1,000 |
| Toys for Tots | Triangle, VA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Ves Land Trust | Exmore, VA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Wesley Theological Seminary Annual | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Worcester County Gold | Snow Hill, MD | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Asbury Church | Salisbury, MD | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Atlantic Club | Ocean City, MD | Walk for recovery | $500 |
| Beach Lacrosse Club | Ocean City, MD | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Citizens for a Better Eastern Shore | Eastville, VA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Jesse Klump Memorial Fund Inc | Berlin, MD | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Lower Shore Land Trust | Snow Hill, MD | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Maryland Food Bank | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Rackliffe House Trust | Berlin, MD | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Recovery Resource Center | Salisbury, MD | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Salisbury University Foundation | Salisbury, MD | Nabb research center | $500 |
| Somerset County Historical Society | Princess Ann, MD | Teackle mansion | $500 |
| St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic | Ocean City, MD | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Tyree African Methodist Church | Berlin, MD | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Wor-Wic Community College Foundatio | Salisbury, MD | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Youth for Christ | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $400 |
| Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore | Salisbury, MD | Tournament sponsor | $250 |
| Life Crisis Center | Salisbury, MD | Unrestricted | $250 |
| National Child Safety Council | Snow Hill, MD | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Old Salem Museum Garden | Winstonsalem, NC | Unrestricted | $250 |
| The Cricket Center | Berlin, MD | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Wicomico County Humane Society | Salisbury, MD | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Worcester Commision on Aging | Snow Hill, MD | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Worcester County Veterans Memorial | Berlin, MD | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Berean Community Church | Milford, DE | American heritage girls | $200 |
| Grace Foundation of Taylors Island | Taylors Island, MD | Unrestricted | $200 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Unrestricted | $200 |
| The Bridge Radio | Milford, DE | Unrestricted | $200 |
| Jupiter Island Historical Society | Hobe Sound, FL | Unrestricted | $150 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Beltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $100 |
| National Audubon Society | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Paws for Purple Hearts | Ruther Glen, VA | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Sacred Heart Southern Mission | Walls, MS | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Shore History | Onancock, VA | Unrestricted | $100 |
Showing the 60 largest of 64 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $86,365 | 64 |
| 2023 | $81,520 | 57 |
| 2022 | $81,030 | 64 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503449349101505
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-1486477
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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