Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation is a private foundation in Hillsborough, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $613,653 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $104,800. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$613,653
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$104,800
- Assets$158 million
- New grantees74%
Giving in 2024 was up from $413,500 the year before.
74% of its 2024 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 | $413,500 | 23 | $150 million |
| 2024 | $613,653 | 43 | $158 million |
How to apply
Richard Hampton Jenrette 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 15 | $148,753 |
| South Carolina | 5 | $137,300 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $128,600 |
| Virginia | 3 | $76,000 |
| North Carolina | 7 | $51,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $15,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $12,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $7,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American College of the Building Arts | For student support | $104,800 |
| The White House Historical Association | For student support/administrative support | $75,000 |
| Mount Vernon Ladies' Association | For student support | $70,000 |
| Institute of Classical Architecture and Art Inc | For community educational programming | $45,000 |
| National Building Museum | For student support/community educational programming | $36,600 |
| Municipal Art Society of New York | For student support | $32,500 |
| The Decorative Arts Trust | For administrative support | $25,000 |
| The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | For student support/administrative support | $25,000 |
| USC Foundations | For student support | $20,000 |
| Dumbarton Oaks | For student support | $17,000 |
| American Association for State & Local History | For support of museum professional development | $15,000 |
| Achp Foundation | For student support | $12,000 |
| New York Building Foundation | For administrative support | $10,000 |
| Open House New York | For community educational programming | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Attingham | For support of museum professional development | $8,700 |
| Preservation Society of Charleston | For administrative support | $5,500 |
| Arts Ignite | For student support | $5,000 |
| Design Trust for Public Space | For student support | $5,000 |
| Fund for the City of New York Inc | For student support | $5,000 |
| Historic New England | For museum professional development | $5,000 |
| Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund | For student support | $5,000 |
| Thomas Day House Union Tavern | For administrative support | $5,000 |
| Alliance for Historic Hillsborough | For community educational programming | $5,000 |
| American Country House Foundation | For community educational programming | $5,000 |
| Bard Graduate Center | For student support | $5,000 |
| Center for Architecture | For administrative support | $5,000 |
| Historic Columbia Foundation | For administrative support | $5,000 |
| Historic House Trust | For administrative support | $5,000 |
| Historic Natchez Foundation | For administrative support | $5,000 |
| NC Literary & Historical Association | For administrative support | $5,000 |
| East Side House Settlement | For administrative support | $5,000 |
| UNC Press | For administrative support | $5,000 |
| Preservation North Carolina | For student support/administrative support | $3,000 |
| Roanoke River Museum Prestwould Foundation | For administrative support | $3,000 |
| Historic Salisbury Foundation | For administrative support | $3,000 |
| Menokin Foundation | For administrative support | $3,000 |
| University of South Carolina | For administrative support | $2,000 |
| Maine Preservation | For student support | $2,000 |
| Historic Districts Council | For administrative support | $1,553 |
| Boston Athenaeum | For administrative support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Buddy Jenrette
- Charles HP Duell
- Scott H Bessent
- Michael A Boyd
- Lucy Clark Dougherty
- Craig R Callen
- Richard L Chilton Jr
- Amabel B James
- Jeffrey D Nuechterlein
- Alice M Tisch
- Thomas Kevin Cherry
- Joseph Beatty
- Grant Quertermous
- William Hamilton
- Benjamin Prosky
Questions people ask
Does Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation give?
$613,653 in tax year 2024, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Buddy Jenrette (Chairman Emeritus), Charles HP Duell (Director), Scott H Bessent (Vice President) and Michael A Boyd (Director) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.