Melvin H and Thelma N Jenkins Scholarship
Preselected recipients only
Melvin H and Thelma N Jenkins Scholarship is a private foundation in Buffalo, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $35,850 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $1,400 and the largest $1,775. 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$35,850
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$1,400
- Largest grant$1,775
- Assets$1.0 million
Giving in 2025 was up from $34,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $36,900 | 16 | $895,456 |
| 2024 | $34,000 | 18 | $922,076 |
| 2025 | $35,850 | 26 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
Melvin H and Thelma N Jenkins Scholarship 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 Melvin H and Thelma N Jenkins Scholarship funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 24 | $33,050 |
| Indiana | 1 | $1,400 |
| New York | 1 | $1,400 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,775 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,775 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,775 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,650 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,650 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,525 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,525 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,400 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,400 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,400 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,400 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,400 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,400 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,275 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- M T Trust Company
Questions people ask
Does Melvin H and Thelma N Jenkins Scholarship accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Melvin H and Thelma N Jenkins Scholarship give?
$35,850 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $1,400.
Who runs Melvin H and Thelma N Jenkins Scholarship?
Its 2025 filing lists M T Trust Company (Co Trustee).
What does Melvin H and Thelma N Jenkins Scholarship fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.