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J&k Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Humboldt, Illinois · EIN 991620726

J&k Family Foundation is a private foundation in Humboldt, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $9,425 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $4,625. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

How to apply

J&k 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What J&k Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois2$9,125
Tennessee1$300

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
ACS School
Arthur, IL
Provide Educational Services$4,625
Solid Rock Chapel
Sullivan, IL
To provide support for Religious Purposes$4,500
St Judes Children Hospital
Memphis, TN
Purposes of Cancer research$300

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does J&k Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does J&k Family Foundation give?

$9,425 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.

Who runs J&k Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Joseph Jess (Founder) and Kelly Jess (Founder).

What does J&k Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.

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