Frank H Jernigan Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Frank H Jernigan Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $60,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$60,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was down from $169,000 the year before.
56% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $20,500 | 4 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $169,000 | 22 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $60,000 | 18 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Frank H Jernigan Charitable Foundation Inc 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 Frank H Jernigan Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $45,500 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $5,500 |
| Washington | 2 | $3,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $3,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McGee Avenue Baptist Church | The Center for Food, Faith and Justice | $20,000 |
| McGee Avenue Baptist Church | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Waring School Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| NYC Orchestra Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Redwood Empire Food Bank | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Media Matters for America | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| San Francisco Opera Association | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Tesseract Research Center Inc | Patriotic Millionaires | $2,000 |
| Tides Center | Voices for Progress Education Fund/Tides Center | $2,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation | Andrew M. Faulk, M.D., Endowed Faculty Fellowship in HIV/AIDS | $2,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation | Andrew m. Faulk, m.d. Research acceleration endowed fund for HIV/AIDS | $1,500 |
| Bad Rap | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Global Exchange | Movement Rights | $1,000 |
| Kqed Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Brasarte the Damasceno Brazilian Cultural Exchange | Designated for Tambores & Samba | $500 |
| Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Historical Societ | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew Faulk
- Angela Jernigan
- Frank H Jernigan
- Karolyn Stenlund
- Niels Franciscus Teunis
- Nowell Valeri
- Sadie Valeri
Questions people ask
Does Frank H Jernigan Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Frank H Jernigan Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$60,000 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Frank H Jernigan Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Andrew Faulk (VP), Angela Jernigan (VP), Frank H Jernigan (Pres, Dir, Sec) and Karolyn Stenlund (VP) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Frank H Jernigan Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, food and hunger and education.