The Jensen Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Jensen Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $160,750 in 50 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $60,000. 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$160,750
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$4.0 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2025 was up from $137,300 the year before.
41% 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 | $66,608 | 21 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $137,300 | 40 | $3.7 million |
| 2025 | $160,750 | 50 | $4.0 million |
How to apply
The Jensen Family Charitable 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 The Jensen Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 36 | $76,500 |
| California | 3 | $61,500 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $6,750 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $3,500 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $2,500 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc | The Patricia R. Wiedenhoeft Memorial DAF | $60,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | Clinical Excellence Society | $15,000 |
| Denver Academy Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Regis Jesuit High School | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| St Annes Episcopal School Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Pi Kappa Alpha Foundation | President's Council and Alpha Nu Chapter Endowment Fund | $6,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Colorado | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Parent Project for Muscular Dystrophy Research | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Denver Dumb Friends League | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Public Broadcasting of Colorado Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Renaissance Preschool Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| The Kindness Ranch Animal Sanctuary | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Colorado Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,100 |
| Colorado Mountain Bike Association | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Coloreaders | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Mountain Phoenix Community School Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Denver Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Three Birds Alliance | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | General & Unrestricted | $1,300 |
| Be the Good Ones | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Beagle Freedom Project | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Colorado Kids Identified With Dyslexia | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Denver Botanic Garden Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Dress for Success Denver | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Highview | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Robbies Hope Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Public Media Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Spina Bifida Association of Colorado | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Washington & Lee University | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Colorado Helping Hub | General & Unrestricted | $750 |
| Colorado Horse Rescue | General & Unrestricted | $750 |
| Salvation Army | General & Unrestricted | $750 |
| The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee | General & Unrestricted | $750 |
| Colorado Beagle Rescue | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Denver Rescue Mission | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Happy Life Beagle Rescue Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| North Beach - West Maui Benefit Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Anne C Jensen
- Christopher J Jensen
- Diane K Jensen
- Larry J Jensen
- Lauren M Oliver
Questions people ask
Does The Jensen Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Jensen Family Charitable Foundation give?
$160,750 in tax year 2025, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Jensen Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Anne C Jensen (Dir), Christopher J Jensen (Dir), Diane K Jensen (Dir) and Larry J Jensen (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Jensen Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.