The Jelly Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Jelly Foundation is a private foundation in Carrboro, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $6,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1,000. 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$6,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$1,000
- Assets$200,443
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $5,500 the year before.
17% 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 | $5,000 | 6 | $93,942 |
| 2024 | $5,500 | 7 | $99,322 |
| 2025 | $6,000 | 7 | $200,443 |
How to apply
The Jelly 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 Jelly Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 5 | $4,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle | The chamber orchestra of the triangle's foremost objective is to present performances of extraordinary quality, including works rarely performed. A core goal of the orchestra is to create performance and educational opportunities for some of the nation's most talented emerging musicians. | $1,000 |
| Cora Food Pantry | Ccora provides nutritious food to community members facing food insecurity. Our ultimate goal at cora is to build a community without hunger by collecting and purchasing healthy food for distribution through our food pantry, related programs, and network of local partners. | $1,000 |
| Family Reading Partners | To support the family reading partnership a non-profit community organization that promotes early literacy. | $1,000 |
| Healing Pines Respite Inc | To help provide respite for woman with cancer | $1,000 |
| Noor El-Salam | Our mission is to educate refugee and marginalized children in lebanon who are unable to attend school within the country, and provide humanitarian relief to lebanese communities suffering from lack of electricity, food, and clean water. | $1,000 |
| Individual | Christmas house is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that provides gifts for more than 900 local children, all from families referred to us by local school social workers as being most in need of assistance. | $500 |
| Christmas House Inc | Fighting hunger by mobilizing neighbors, building community, and providing fresh, healthy food. | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Sarah Froeber
- Eric Nussbaumer
Questions people ask
Does The Jelly Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Jelly Foundation give?
$6,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Jelly Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sarah Froeber (Vice Pres./Secretary) and Eric Nussbaumer (President/Treasurer).
What does The Jelly Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and health.