The Jelks Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Jelks Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2025 it gave $229,000 in 58 grants; the typical grant was $800 and the largest $50,000. 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$229,000
- Number of grants58
- Typical grant$800
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$6.5 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was up from $218,400 the year before.
19% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $265,442 | 1 | $5.2 million |
| 2024 | $218,400 | 61 | $5.7 million |
| 2025 | $229,000 | 58 | $6.5 million |
How to apply
The Jelks Family 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Jelks Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 30 | $131,625 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $28,750 |
| California | 3 | $26,500 |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $12,350 |
| Virginia | 3 | $9,675 |
| Colorado | 1 | $7,525 |
| Arizona | 1 | $3,500 |
| New York | 1 | $3,500 |
| Maryland | 2 | $2,675 |
| Georgia | 4 | $1,300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida State Parks Foundation | Donation | $50,000 |
| Individual | Donation | $27,875 |
| Trust for Public Land | Donation | $25,000 |
| Big Waters Land Trust | Donation | $21,000 |
| Sarasota Audubon Society | Donation | $17,500 |
| Alachua Conservative Trust | Donation | $16,500 |
| Southern Enviromental Law Center | Donation | $8,675 |
| Wambale Inc | Donation | $7,525 |
| First United Methodist Church | Donation | $4,000 |
| Individual | Donation | $3,900 |
| Progress Unity Fund | Donation | $3,900 |
| Cancer Research Institute | Donation | $3,500 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | Donation | $3,500 |
| National Alliance for Mental Illness | Donation | $2,350 |
| Individual | Donation | $2,000 |
| Individual | Donation | $2,000 |
| Hugs St Johns County | Donation | $2,000 |
| Investing in Kids | Donation | $2,000 |
| Jacksonville Symphony Association | Donation | $2,000 |
| Oceana Inc | Donation | $2,000 |
| Putnam Land Conservancy | Donation | $2,000 |
| Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps | Donation | $1,000 |
| Ferndano Pullum Community Arts | Donation | $1,000 |
| Individual | Donation | $1,000 |
| Manasota 88 | Donation | $1,000 |
| New American Pathways Inc | Donation | $1,000 |
| Individual | Donation | $1,000 |
| Blue Ridge Humane Society | Donation | $875 |
| Florida State University Foundation | Donation | $800 |
| Hippodrome State Theatre | Donation | $800 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Donation | $800 |
| Floridas 5 Wuft-Tv | Donation | $575 |
| Alzheimer's Association-Louisiana | Donation | $500 |
| Individual | Donation | $500 |
| City Dogs Rescue City Kitties | Donation | $500 |
| Florida Defenders of the Enviroment | Donation | $500 |
| Florida Trail Association Inc | Donation | $500 |
| Fogartyvile Community Media and | Donation | $500 |
| Humane Society of North Central FL | Donation | $500 |
| Individual | Donation | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Alice Jelks Lezcano
- Allen N Jelks Jr
- Ben King
- Bryan King
- Christopher B King
- Daneil Lezcano
- Deborah S Jelks
- Edgar Lezcano
- Helen Jelks King
- Howard Larson Jelks
- Jennie King
- Lisa G Jelks
- Nicole Roussell
- Victoria Campbell
Questions people ask
Does The Jelks Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Jelks Family Foundation Inc give?
$229,000 in tax year 2025, across 58 grants, with a typical grant of $800.
Who runs The Jelks Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Alice Jelks Lezcano (Director), Allen N Jelks Jr (Director), Ben King (Treasurer) and Bryan King (Secretary) among 14 officers and trustees.
What does The Jelks Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, health and arts and culture.