Jennings Family Foundation The
Accepts applications
Jennings Family Foundation The is a private foundation in Joplin, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $175,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $52,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$175,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$52,500
- Assets$4.3 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $132,500 the year before.
29% 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 | $127,500 | 8 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $132,500 | 8 | $3.7 million |
| 2025 | $175,000 | 7 | $4.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Michael Jennings 3317 South McConnell, Joplin, MO 64804-4335 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (417) 499-1603 |
| What to submit | The foundation will require that a charity recipient prepare a proposal setting forth the use of grant funds and the reporting requirements of the charity. Recipients shall provide an annual report regarding the use of funds and the status of any ongoing projects. If necessary, the foundation will require updated budget information or additional reports to ensure the funds are being used properly. |
| Restrictions | The trust estate of the foundation shall, at all times, be administered and distributed exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and/or educational purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. There will be no relationship between the recipient and the foundation. |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 7 | $175,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States | Contributions | $52,500 |
| Watered Gardens | Contributions | $40,000 |
| Life of Hope Ministeries | Contributions | $30,000 |
| Ascent Recovery Residences | Contributions | $20,000 |
| God's Resort | Contributions | $15,000 |
| Boy's and Girls Clubs of Southwest Missouri | Contributions | $10,000 |
| Souls Harbor of America | Contributions | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Jennings
Questions people ask
Does Jennings Family Foundation The accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Jennings Family Foundation The give?
$175,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Jennings Family Foundation The?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael Jennings (Trustee).