Jolley Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jolley Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $197,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $75,000. 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$197,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$4.4 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $162,000 the year before.
9% 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 | $117,000 | 10 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $162,000 | 12 | $4.0 million |
| 2025 | $197,000 | 11 | $4.4 million |
How to apply
Jolley Family 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 Jolley Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 6 | $135,000 |
| California | 2 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $10,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| River Center of New Castle Inc | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Salvation Army | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Independent Electrical Contractors Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| High Fives Nonprofit Foundation | Return to Dirt Fund | $20,000 |
| Hunter HD Hogan Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| A Way Out | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Flat Tops Cowboy Church Corp | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Novo Mission Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Riding Institute for Disabled Equestrians Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Western Slope Memorial Day Ride | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| National Wild Turkey Federation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Anne E Jolley
- Brett Jolley
- Kent Jolley
Questions people ask
Does Jolley Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jolley Family Foundation give?
$197,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Jolley Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Anne E Jolley (Dir, VP), Brett Jolley (Dir, VP) and Kent Jolley (Pres, Dir, Sec).
What does Jolley Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.