Jensen Private Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Jensen Private Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Muscatine, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.1 million in 14 grants; the typical grant was $4,822 and the largest $3.0 million. 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$3.1 million
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$4,822
- Largest grant$3.0 million
- Assets$9.5 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was up from $375,500 the year before.
46% 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 | $355,000 | 9 | $8.8 million |
| 2024 | $375,500 | 8 | $10.3 million |
| 2025 | $3.1 million | 14 | $9.5 million |
How to apply
Jensen Private 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.
What Jensen Private Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 13 | $3.1 million |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ihc Stead Family Childrens Hospital Ihc Stead Family Childrens Hospital | General fund | $3.0 million |
| Muscatine Art Center Support Found Muscatine Art Center Support Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Ihc Stead Family Childrens Hospital Ihc Stead Family Childrens Hospital | General fund | $15,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Mus Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine | General support | $13,000 |
| GMG School Foundation 306 Park Street | General support | $10,000 |
| Muscatine Community YMCA 1823 Logan Street | General support | $5,000 |
| Zion Lutheran Church Zion Lutheran Church | General support | $5,000 |
| Muscatine Charties Inc Muscatine Charties Inc | General support | $4,645 |
| Muscatine Center for Social Action Muscatine Center for Social Action | General support | $2,500 |
| Flickinger Learning Center Flickinger Learning Center | General support | $1,000 |
| Friends of Muscatine Art Center Friends of Muscatine Art Center | General support | $1,000 |
| Historic Muscatine 117 W 2nd Street | General support | $1,000 |
| Crossroads Muscatine Crossroads - Illuminate | General fund | $1,000 |
| Camp Kersem Camp Kersem | General fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert D Jensen
- Joann M Jensen
- Kevin D Jensen
- Kyle L Jensen
Questions people ask
Does Jensen Private Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jensen Private Foundation Inc give?
$3.1 million in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $4,822.
Who runs Jensen Private Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert D Jensen (Chairman), Joann M Jensen (Secretary), Kevin D Jensen (Director) and Kyle L Jensen (Director).
What does Jensen Private Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and arts and culture.