The Jeanette Bertea Hennings Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Jeanette Bertea Hennings Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $983,000. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$983,000
- Assets$29.0 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was up from $945,000 the year before.
30% of its 2024 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 | $945,000 | 16 | $24.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 10 | $29.0 million |
How to apply
The Jeanette Bertea Hennings 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $1.0 million |
| Oregon | 1 | $250,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orange County Community Foundation | General fund | $983,000 |
| Oregon Coast Aquarium | General fund | $250,000 |
| Arapahoe Rescue Patrol | General fund | $10,000 |
| Studios in the Park | General fund | $10,000 |
| Escuela de Guadalupe | General fund | $5,000 |
| Biennial of the Americas | General fund | $5,000 |
| Child Guidance Center | General fund | $5,000 |
| Ausa - Association of the United States Army | General fund | $5,000 |
| Vetrans Legal Inst | General fund | $3,000 |
| Patriots and Paws | General fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ed W Hennings
- Richard Bertea
- Jeffery J Pagano
- Baret Bertea Walker
- Alexander Bertea
- Gianna Harrington
Questions people ask
Does The Jeanette Bertea Hennings Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Jeanette Bertea Hennings Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Jeanette Bertea Hennings Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ed W Hennings (President/Ceo), Richard Bertea (Director), Jeffery J Pagano (Vice President) and Baret Bertea Walker (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.