The Jennison Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Jennison Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $826,605 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $10,750 and the largest $400,000. 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$826,605
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$10,750
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$19.8 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $579,508 the year before.
67% 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 | $577,754 | 14 | $13.9 million |
| 2024 | $579,508 | 20 | $16.8 million |
| 2025 | $826,605 | 36 | $19.8 million |
How to apply
The Jennison 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 Jennison Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Rhode Island. It also paid $6,580 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 1 | $400,000 |
| Massachusetts | 9 | $141,102 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $62,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $48,114 |
| Illinois | 1 | $27,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $21,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $19,000 |
| California | 3 | $16,809 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $16,500 |
| Washington | 2 | $16,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | General contribution | $400,000 |
| University of Texas at Austin | General contribution | $37,114 |
| Umass Amherst | General contribution | $29,000 |
| Florida Southern College | General contribution | $27,000 |
| George Mason University | General contribution | $23,000 |
| Umass at Dartmouth | General contribution | $22,602 |
| University of Denver | General contribution | $21,000 |
| Jewsih Federation of Western Mass | General contribution | $20,000 |
| Wpi | General contribution | $20,000 |
| India Tech | General contribution | $19,000 |
| University of Scranton | General contribution | $19,000 |
| Northeastern University | General contribution | $18,500 |
| Temple University | General contribution | $13,000 |
| Clemson University | General contribution | $12,000 |
| St Norbert College | General contribution | $12,000 |
| Babson College | General contribution | $11,000 |
| University of Texas at Dallas | General contribution | $11,000 |
| University of Washington | General contribution | $11,000 |
| Georgia State University | General contribution | $10,500 |
| Libertas Academy Charter School | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Elon University | General contribution | $9,000 |
| Florida State University | General contribution | $8,000 |
| San Diego State University | General contribution | $8,000 |
| UNC Charlotte | General contribution | $7,500 |
| Kutztown University | General contribution | $7,000 |
| David Tilley Children's Foundation | General contribution | $6,580 |
| Stanford University | General contribution | $5,009 |
| Caritas Communities | General contribution | $5,000 |
| St Joseph Parish School | General contribution | $5,000 |
| St Mary's Center for Women and Children | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Uc Regents Santa Barbara | General contribution | $3,800 |
| Fairfield Country Day School | General contribution | $2,500 |
| The Miami Foundation | General contribution | $2,500 |
| Breakthrough T1D | General contribution | $2,000 |
| Support Connections | General contribution | $2,000 |
| Yale University | General contribution | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gary A Jennison
- Carole Jennison
Questions people ask
Does The Jennison Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Jennison Charitable Foundation give?
$826,605 in tax year 2025, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $10,750.
Who runs The Jennison Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gary A Jennison (Trustee) and Carole Jennison (Trustee).
What does The Jennison Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.