The Jinks Private Foundation
Accepts applications
The Jinks Private Foundation is a private foundation in Gainesville, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $181,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $66,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$181,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$66,500
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2024 was up from $163,304 the year before.
55% of its 2024 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 | $163,304 | 11 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $181,000 | 12 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John Jinks III 6457 Spindrift Court, Gainesville, GA 30506 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (770) 426-5160 |
| What to submit | The foundation only gives to charitable organizations via letter request |
What The Jinks Private Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 2 | $91,500 |
| Georgia | 8 | $86,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stetson University | Education | $66,500 |
| Uga Foundation | Higher education | $25,000 |
| Bearings Bike Shop | Bikes for youth | $25,000 |
| Institute for Water & Environmental Resilience | Education | $25,000 |
| Uga Foundation | Higher education | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Food & shelter | $2,500 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Childrens health research | $2,500 |
| Eagle Ranch | Operations | $2,500 |
| Tommy Nobis Center | Help disabled/employment | $2,500 |
| Ung Foundation | Higher education | $2,500 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Research & treatment for cf | $1,000 |
| Atlanta Humane Society | Animal shelter | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John Jinks III
- Jill Jinks
Questions people ask
Does The Jinks Private Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Jinks Private Foundation give?
$181,000 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Jinks Private Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John Jinks III (Chairman) and Jill Jinks (Chairman).
What does The Jinks Private Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.