John A Jurenko Et Al Foundation
Preselected recipients only
John A Jurenko Et Al Foundation is a private foundation in Madison, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $210,300 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $2,800 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$210,300
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$2,800
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$4.5 million
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2025 was down from $212,000 the year before.
4% of its 2025 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 | $73,000 | 24 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $212,000 | 27 | $4.2 million |
| 2025 | $210,300 | 27 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
John A Jurenko Et Al Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What John A Jurenko Et Al Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 22 | $203,300 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $3,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hudsonalpha Foundation | To develop the relationships and financial resources to support the work of the nonprofit hudsonalpha institute for biotechnology | $100,000 |
| Huntsville Symphony Orchestra | To support concert sponsorship | $15,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of North Alabama | To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us the most,to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens | $10,000 |
| Huntsville Museum of Art | To sponsor folk culture & fashion and folk art | $10,000 |
| Kids to Love | To reach out and wrap loving arms around children through every step of their time in foster care. | $10,000 |
| United Way of Madison County | To help identify the health and human service needs in madison county | $10,000 |
| Land Trust of North Alabama | To preserve north alabama's scenic, historic, and ecological resources through conservation, advocacy, recreation, and education. | $10,000 |
| Wellstone Inc | To restore hope and healthy living by providing comprehensive behavioral health services in the community. | $7,500 |
| Huntsville Hospital Foundation | To support the hospice center at redstone village | $5,000 |
| Huntsville Learning Center | To help students with limited opportunities become spiritually aware, lifelong learners, and responsible citizens. | $5,000 |
| Individual | To provide merit-based scholarships to deserving students attending alabama a&m university | $5,000 |
| United Cerebral Palsy of Huntsville & Tennessee Valley Inc | To advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with disabilities | $4,000 |
| Alpha Omicron Pi Foundation | To support education and the loyalty fund | $3,000 |
| Huntsville Botanical Gardens | To connect people to plants in order to support a healthier quality of life for the region. | $2,800 |
| Grant Fire and Rescue | To develop, fund, facilitate, and maintain a fire department for grant, al | $1,000 |
| Heart of the Valley YMCA - Hogan Branch | To support the hogan YMCA's annual campaign | $1,000 |
| Huntsville Youth Orchestra | In support of the sponsorship to offset the cost of youth concerts | $1,000 |
| Kappa Alpha Order Educational Foundation | To support education at the alpha beta chapter | $1,000 |
| Kentucky Wesleyan College | To support education at kentucky wesleyan college | $1,000 |
| National Foundation for Cancer Research | To support cancer research and public education relating to the prevention, early diagnosis, better treatments and ultimately, a cure for cancer | $1,000 |
| Samford University | To nurture persons in their development of intellect, creativity, faith, and personhood. | $1,000 |
| Susquehanna University | To support susquehanna university's basketball program | $1,000 |
| University of Alabama - Capstone Communication Society | To support education at the university of alabama's college of communication | $1,000 |
| University of Alabama - Capstone Education Society | To support education at the university of alabama's college of education | $1,000 |
| University of Alabama - Capstone Engineering Society | To support education at the university of alabama's college of engineering | $1,000 |
| University of Alabama - Culverhouse Commerce Executives Society | To support education at the university of alabama's culverhouse college of commerce | $1,000 |
| Waterfront Volunteer Fire Department | To develop, fund, facilitate, and maintain a volunteer fire department for scottsboro, al | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Janet J Brown
- David W Brown
- Carole Jones
- George Jones
- Adam D Brown
- Garrett W Brown
- Laura J Plummer
Questions people ask
Does John A Jurenko Et Al Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does John A Jurenko Et Al Foundation give?
$210,300 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $2,800.
Who runs John A Jurenko Et Al Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Janet J Brown (Trustee), David W Brown (Trustee), Carole Jones (Trustee) and George Jones (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does John A Jurenko Et Al Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.