Hunter-Jelks Fund
Accepts applications
Hunter-Jelks Fund is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2024 it gave $105,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$105,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2024 was down from $120,000 the year before.
5% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $120,000 | 24 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $105,000 | 21 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Hunter-Jelks Fund C/O MML Investor Services Inc, 2501-G Montevallo Road, Mtn Brook, AL 35223 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (205) 467-4863 |
| What to submit | Should include (1) a current income and expense statement of operations, (2) a projected budget showing how funds requested will be used, and (2) a copy of IRS letter confirming 501(c)(3) status and 509(a) classification. |
| Deadlines | The trustees meet within the first two weeks of sept. Requests for grants should be prior to 9/1. |
| Restrictions | In awarding grants, the fund gives a preference to charitable organizations in Kentucky and Arizona. Most grants are for community, educational and medical purposes. The hunter fund does not give grants to individuals. |
What Hunter-Jelks Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 7 | $35,000 |
| California | 6 | $30,000 |
| Alabama | 2 | $10,000 |
| Kentucky | 2 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Angel Charity for Children Inc | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Arizona Burn Foundation | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Asxl Rare Research Endowment Found | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Barrow Neurological Foundation Women's Board | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| California Rangeland Trust | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Frontier Nursing University | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| GLUT1 Deficiency Foundation Inc | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Handi-Dogs Inc | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Hummingbird Health Conservation | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Jones Valley Teaching Farm | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| K9'S for Warriors | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Kempe Foundation | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Los Charros Foundation | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Malaai-The Cul Gard Waimea Mid Sch | Opreating funds | $5,000 |
| Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Patagonia Youth Enrichment Center | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Reef Check Foundation | Opreating funds | $5,000 |
| Smile-A-Mile | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Trot - Therapeutic Riding of Tucson | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Village Hopecore International | Operating funds | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel Hunter Jelks
- Carolyn G Jelks
- Rory Jelks
- James Jelks
Questions people ask
Does Hunter-Jelks Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: The trustees meet within the first two weeks of sept. Requests for grants should be prior to 9/1..
How much does Hunter-Jelks Fund give?
$105,000 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Hunter-Jelks Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Daniel Hunter Jelks (President), Carolyn G Jelks (Vice Preside), Rory Jelks (Secretary) and James Jelks (Board Member).
What does Hunter-Jelks Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and health.