The Jensen Family Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 26-1629635

Foundation Overview

Based in Cincinnati, OH, The Jensen Family Foundation has awarded 188 grants totaling $175,695 to organizations in Rhode Island, Ohio and 13 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $15 to $17,500, with a median award of $250.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$175,695
Total Assets
$154,883
Median Grant (all grants)
$250

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
23
Median Grant
$250
% Median Grant Decline
-50% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 39%

9 of 23 recipients (39%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Ohio

52% of grants are awarded in Ohio, with additional funding distributed across 14 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Ohio, funding concentrates in Cincinnati (95%), Franklin (3%), Columbus (1%).

Funding Trajectory
-68%

Declining funding trend with 68% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (45%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Jensen Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Capradio $500 Sacramento, CA, US Provide Public Radio To Ca 2023
Catboat Association $75 Bristol, RI, US General Charitable Endeavors 2023
Cincinnati Art Museum $150 Cincinnati, OH, US Promotion Of The Fine Arts 2023
Cincinnati Zoo And Botanical Garden $750 Cincinnati, OH, US Funding For City Zoo 2023
Cise $500 Cincinnati, OH, US Support Religious Endeavors 2023
Clean Lake Alliance $100 Madison, WI, US To Support The Effort To Maintain The Lakes In The Region 2023
Gem Of The Highlands $500 Norwood, OH, US Provide Funding For Projects That Improve The Community Of Norwood Oh 2023
Generate Health $2,000 St Louis, MO, US Promote Healthy Families And Birthing Outcomes 2023
Henry Vilas Zoo $250 Madison, WI, US Funding For Public Zoo 2023
Ice Boat Foundation Inc $50 Madison, WI, US Funding For Preservation 2023
Juvenile Diabetes Relief Fund $6,370 Cincinnati, OH, US To Support Medical Research For Juvenile Diabetes 2023
Kohl Childrens Museum $160 Glenview, IL, US Funding For Hands On Children's Education 2023
Library Foundation $100 Cincinnati, OH, US To Support The Cincinnati Public Libraries 2023
Loaves & Fishes $250 Sacramento, CA, US Funding For Homeless Shelter 2023
Sacramento Childrens Home $250 Sacramento, CA, US Providing Care To Sacramento's Children In Need 2023
Shedd Aquarium $250 Chicago, IL, US Support For Aquarium 2023
St Bernard $300 Cincinnati, OH, US Funding For Catholic Church 2023
Ucla Jonsson Cancer Center $100 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Cancer Research And Treatment 2023
University Of Wisconsin $250 Madison, WI, US Funding For University 2023
Wayforward Resources $50 Middleton, WI, US Funding For Food Security, Housing And Stability 2023
Wesley Chapel Mission - United Methodist Church $500 Cincinnati, OH, US Support Of Religious Endeavors 2023
Westside Garden Club $50 Veneta, OR, US Beautifying The Community 2023
Wikipedia $20 San Francisco, CA, US Support Wikipedia 2023
Catboat Association $100 Bristol, RI, US General Charitable Endeavors 2022
Cincinnati Kharkiv Sister City $200 Cincinnati, OH, US Funding Sister City Project 2022
Cincinnati Zoo And Botanical Garden $500 Cincinnati, OH, US Funding For City Zoo 2022
Cise $500 Cincinnati, OH, US Support Religious Endeavors 2022
Clean Lake Alliance $100 Madison, WI, US To Support The Effort To Maintain The Lakes In The Region 2022
Fenwick Highschool $1,000 Franklin, OH, US Catholic Educational Endeavors 2022
Generate Health $250 St Louis, MO, US Promote Healthy Families And Birthing Outcomes 2022
Give Stl - Stl Childrens Hospital $1,050 St Louis, MO, US To Support Health Services 2022
Ice Boat Foundation Inc $100 Madison, WI, US Funding For Preservation 2022
Juvenile Diabetes Relief Fund $5,000 Cincinnati, OH, US To Support Medical Research For Juvenile Diabetes 2022
Library Foundation $250 Cincinnati, OH, US To Support The Cincinnati Public Libraries 2022
St Bernard $650 Cincinnati, OH, US Funding For Catholic Church 2022
University Of Wisconsin $1,100 Madison, WI, US Band Funding 2022
Wesley Chapel Mission - United Methodist Church $500 Cincinnati, OH, US Support Of Religious Endeavors 2022
Wikipedia $15 San Francisco, CA, US Support Wikipedia 2022
Wyoming Community Foundation $510 Cincinnati, OH, US Promotion Of Community In Wyoming 2022
Catboat Association $100 Bristol, RI, US General Charitable Endeavors 2022
Cincinnati Kharkiv Sister City $200 Cincinnati, OH, US Funding Sister City Project 2022
Cincinnati Zoo And Botanical Garden $500 Cincinnati, OH, US Funding For City Zoo 2022
Cise $500 Cincinnati, OH, US Support Religious Endeavors 2022
Clean Lake Alliance $100 Madison, WI, US To Support The Effort To Maintain The Lakes In The Region 2022
Fenwick Highschool $1,000 Franklin, OH, US Catholic Educational Endeavors 2022
Generate Health $250 St Louis, MO, US Promote Healthy Families And Birthing Outcomes 2022
Give Stl - Stl Childrens Hospital $1,050 St Louis, MO, US To Support Health Services 2022
Ice Boat Foundation Inc $100 Madison, WI, US Funding For Preservation 2022
Juvenile Diabetes Relief Fund $5,000 Cincinnati, OH, US To Support Medical Research For Juvenile Diabetes 2022
Library Foundation $250 Cincinnati, OH, US To Support The Cincinnati Public Libraries 2022
St Bernard $650 Cincinnati, OH, US Funding For Catholic Church 2022
University Of Wisconsin $1,100 Madison, WI, US Band Funding 2022
Wesley Chapel Mission - United Methodist Church $500 Cincinnati, OH, US Support Of Religious Endeavors 2022
Wikipedia $15 San Francisco, CA, US Support Wikipedia 2022
Wyoming Community Foundation $510 Cincinnati, OH, US Promotion Of Community In Wyoming 2022
Catboat Association $100 Bristol, RI, US General Charitable Endeavors 2022
Cincinnati Kharkiv Sister City $200 Cincinnati, OH, US Funding Sister City Project 2022
Cincinnati Zoo And Botanical Garden $500 Cincinnati, OH, US Funding For City Zoo 2022
Cise $500 Cincinnati, OH, US Support Religious Endeavors 2022
Clean Lake Alliance $100 Madison, WI, US To Support The Effort To Maintain The Lakes In The Region 2022
Fenwick Highschool $1,000 Franklin, OH, US Catholic Educational Endeavors 2022
Generate Health $250 St Louis, MO, US Promote Healthy Families And Birthing Outcomes 2022
Give Stl - Stl Childrens Hospital $1,050 St Louis, MO, US To Support Health Services 2022
Ice Boat Foundation Inc $100 Madison, WI, US Funding For Preservation 2022
Juvenile Diabetes Relief Fund $5,000 Cincinnati, OH, US To Support Medical Research For Juvenile Diabetes 2022
Library Foundation $250 Cincinnati, OH, US To Support The Cincinnati Public Libraries 2022
St Bernard $650 Cincinnati, OH, US Funding For Catholic Church 2022
University Of Wisconsin $1,100 Madison, WI, US Band Funding 2022
Wesley Chapel Mission - United Methodist Church $500 Cincinnati, OH, US Support Of Religious Endeavors 2022
Wikipedia $15 San Francisco, CA, US Support Wikipedia 2022
Wyoming Community Foundation $510 Cincinnati, OH, US Promotion Of Community In Wyoming 2022
Cincinnati Art Museum $120 Cincinnati, OH, US Promotion Of The Fine Arts 2021
Cincinnati Zoo And Botanical Garden $500 Cincinnati, OH, US Funding For City Zoo 2021
Cise $500 Cincinnati, OH, US Support Religious Endeavors 2021
Clean Lake Alliance $200 Madison, WI, US To Support The Effort To Maintain The Lakes In The Region 2021
Generate Health $1,763 St Louis, MO, US Promote Healthy Families And Birthing Outcomes 2021
Gift Of Hope $250 Itasca, IL, US To Support Organ And Tissue Donation 2021
Henry Vilas Zoo $100 Madison, WI, US Funding For Public Zoo 2021
Ice Boat Foundation Inc $100 Madison, WI, US Funding For Preservation 2021
Impact 100 Women Together Changing Lives $1,100 Cincinnati, OH, US Promotion Of Charitable Endeavors 2021
Juvenile Diabetes Relief Fund Gala Sponsor $10,000 Cincinnati, OH, US To Support Medical Research For Juvenile Diabetes 2021
Learning Grove $100 Covington, KY, US To Support Families And Education 2021
Madison Museum Of Contemporary Art $150 Madison, WI, US To Support Contemporary Art 2021
National Psoriasis Foundation $500 Portland, OR, US To Support Medical Research For Psoriasis And Psoriasis Arthritis 2021
Prokids $500 Cincinnati, OH, US To Support Children In Troubled Families 2021
St James Of The Valley Catholic Church $300 Cincinnati, OH, US Support Of Religious Endeavors 2021
V Foundation $250 Cary, NC, US Cancer Research 2021
Wesley Chapel Mission - United Methodist Church $500 Cincinnati, OH, US Support Of Religious Endeavors 2021
Wyoming Fire Association $50 Cincinnati, OH, US Promotion Of Community Fire Protection 2021
Children's Miracle Network $200 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Support Children's Hospitals 2020
Chino Valley Food Bank $200 Chino Valley, AZ, US Temporary Food Source For People In Need` 2020
Cincinnati Art Museum $120 Cincinnati, OH, US Promotion Of The Fine Arts 2020
Cincinnati Zoo And Botanical Garden $500 Cincinnati, OH, US Funding For City Zoo 2020
Cise $710 Cincinnati, OH, US Support Religious Endeavors 2020
Clean Lake Alliance $100 Madison, WI, US To Support The Effort To Maintain The Lakes In The Region 2020
Generate Health $1,205 St Louis, MO, US Promote Healthy Families And Birthing Outcomes 2020
Ice Boat Foundation Inc $150 Madison, WI, US Funding For Preservation 2020
Impact 100 Women Together Changing Lives $1,100 Cincinnati, OH, US Promotion Of Charitable Endeavors 2020
Juvenile Diabetes Relief Fund Fund A Cure - Harrisburg $5,000 Lemoyne, PA, US To Support Medical Research For Juvenile Diabetes 2020
Juvenile Diabetes Relief Fund Gala Sponsor $250 Cincinnati, OH, US To Support Medical Research For Juvenile Diabetes 2020
Madison Museum Of Contemporary Art $150 Madison, WI, US To Support Contemporary Art 2020
Middleton Outreach Ministry $50 Middleton, WI, US Funding For Food Security, Housing And Stability 2020
Miscellaneous Charities $100 Cincinnati, OH, US To Support Charitable Endeavors 2020
Wesley Chapel Mission - United Methodist Church $1,100 Cincinnati, OH, US Support Of Religious Endeavors 2020
Wisconsin Public Radio $60 Madison, WI, US Support Public Broadcasting 2020
Wyoming Fire Association $50 Cincinnati, OH, US Promotion Of Community Fire Protection 2020
Wyoming Police Association $100 Cincinnati, OH, US Promotion Of Community Police Protection 2020
Alzheimers Association $50 Cincinnati, OH, US Research, Prevention, And Care For Alzheimers 2018
American Foundation Nation Suicide Prevention $100 Cincinnati, OH, US Funding For Suicide Hotline 2018
American Players Theater Spring Green $150 Spring Green, WI, US To Support Theatrical Arts 2018
Cincinnati Zoo And Botanical Garden $500 Cincinnati, OH, US Funding For City Zoo 2018
Cise $500 Cincinnati, OH, US Support Religious Endeavors 2018
Clean Lake Alliance $100 Madison, WI, US To Support The Effort To Maintain The Lakes In The Region 2018
Generate Health $5,000 St Louis, MO, US Promote Healthy Families And Birthing Outcomes 2018
Henry Vilas Zoo $100 Madison, WI, US Funding For Public Zoo 2018
Impact 100 Women Together Changing Lives $1,100 Cincinnati, OH, US Promotion Of Charitable Endeavors 2018
International Wine Festival $100 Cincinnati, OH, US Funding Local Charities 2018
Juvenile Diabetes Relief Fund Fund A Cure - Harrisburg $2,500 Lemoyne, PA, US To Support Medical Research For Juvenile Diabetes 2018
Juvenile Diabetes Relief Fund Gala Auction Over Value $30 Cincinnati, OH, US To Support Medical Research For Juvenile Diabetes 2018
Juvenile Diabetes Relief Fund Gala Sponsor $5,770 Cincinnati, OH, US To Support Medical Research For Juvenile Diabetes 2018
Juvenile Diabetes Relief Fund Walk Donation - Harrisburg $310 Lemoyne, PA, US To Support Medical Research For Juvenile Diabetes 2018
Juvenile Diabetes Relief Fund $5,150 Cincinnati, OH, US To Support Medical Research For Juvenile Diabetes 2018
Middleton Outreach Ministry $50 Middleton, WI, US Funding For Food Security, Housing And Stability 2018
National Psoriasis Foundation $500 Portland, OR, US To Support Medical Research For Psoriasis And Psoriasis Arthritis 2018
Olbrich Garden $65 Madison, WI, US Support Public Spaces 2018
Shorewood Hills Wisconsin Fire Department $50 Madison, WI, US Donation To Local Fire Department 2018
Smoki Museum $500 Prescott, AZ, US Funding For Museum 2018
St Mary Hyde Park Church $100 Cincinnati, OH, US Funding For Catholic Church 2018
University Of Cincinnati Foundation $100 Cincinnati, OH, US Promotion Of University Education And Learning 2018
University Of Wisconsin $50 Madison, WI, US Educational Endeavors 2018
Washington University $100 St Louis, MO, US Educational Endeavors 2018
Wesley Chapel Mission - United Methodist Church $1,000 Cincinnati, OH, US Support Of Religious Endeavors 2018
Wisconsin Public Radio $60 Madison, WI, US Support Public Broadcasting 2018
World Vision International $500 Federal Way, WA, US Fund Humanitarian Aid 2018
Wyoming Fire Association $50 Cincinnati, OH, US Promotion Of Community Fire Protection 2018
Wyoming School Foundation $500 Cincinnati, OH, US Educational Endeavors 2018
Wyoming Youth Services $150 Cincinnati, OH, US Educational Endeavors For Youth 2018
Cincinnati Art Museum $150 Cincinnati, OH, US Promotion Of The Fine Arts 2017
Cincinnati Children's Home $1,000 Cincinnati, OH, US To Support Homeless Children In Cincinnati 2017
Cise $500 Cincinnati, OH, US Support Religious Endeavors 2017
Clean Lake Alliance $100 Madison, WI, US To Support The Effort To Maintain The Lakes In The Region 2017
Generate Health $400 St Louis, MO, US Promote Healthy Families And Birthing Outcomes 2017
Impact 100 Women Together Changing Lives $1,100 Cincinnati, OH, US Promotion Of Charitable Endeavors 2017
Juvenile Diabetes Relief Fund Walk Donation - Harrisburg $250 Lemoyne, PA, US To Support Medical Research For Juvenile Diabetes 2017
Juvenile Diabetes Relief Fund $17,500 Cincinnati, OH, US To Support Medical Research For Juvenile Diabetes 2017
Madison Museum Of Contemporary Art $65 Madison, WI, US To Support Contemporary Art 2017
Miscellaneous Charities $374 Cincinnati, OH, US To Support Charitable Endeavors 2017
National Ms Society $500 Cincinnati, OH, US Support Of Cure And Patients With Ms 2017
National Psoriasis Foundation $500 Portland, OR, US To Support Medical Research For Psoriasis And Psoriasis Arthritis 2017
Ohio Environmental Council $250 Columbus, OH, US Help Secure Healthy Air, Land And Water For Ohioians 2017
St James Of The Valley Catholic Church $600 Cincinnati, OH, US Support Of Religious Endeavors 2017
Toys For Totsymca Of Gtr Cincinnati $140 Cincinnati, OH, US To Provide Gifts For Needy Children At Christmas Time 2017
University Of Cincinnati Foundation $150 Cincinnati, OH, US Promotion Of University Education And Learning 2017
University Of Nebraska Foundation $2,000 Lincoln, NE, US Promotion Of University Education And Learning 2017
University Of Wisconsin $3,000 Madison, WI, US Educational Endeavors 2017
Wesley Chapel Mission - United Methodist Church $2,000 Cincinnati, OH, US Support Of Religious Endeavors 2017
Wyoming Fire Association $50 Cincinnati, OH, US Promotion Of Community Fire Protection 2017
Wyoming Police Association $100 Cincinnati, OH, US Promotion Of Community Police Protection 2017
Wyoming School Foundation $700 Cincinnati, OH, US Educational Endeavors 2017
Big Brothers Big Sisters $62 Omaha, NE, US To Provide Support For Youth 2016
Cincinnati Art Museum $150 Cincinnati, OH, US Promotion Of The Fine Arts 2016
Cincinnati Children's Home $500 Cincinnati, OH, US To Support Homeless Children In Cincinnati 2016
Clean Lake Alliance $550 Madison, WI, US To Support The Effort To Maintain The Lakes In The Region 2016
Impact 100 Women Together Changing Lives $1,100 Cincinnati, OH, US Promotion Of Charitable Endeavors 2016
Juvenile Diabetes Relief Fund Fund A Cure - Harrisburg $7,500 Lemoyne, PA, US To Support Medical Research For Juvenile Diabetes 2016
Juvenile Diabetes Relief Fund Gala Auction Over Value $2,220 Cincinnati, OH, US To Support Medical Research For Juvenile Diabetes 2016
Juvenile Diabetes Relief Fund Gala Sponsor $3,900 Cincinnati, OH, US To Support Medical Research For Juvenile Diabetes 2016
Juvenile Diabetes Relief Fund Walk Donation - Harrisburg $250 Lemoyne, PA, US To Support Medical Research For Juvenile Diabetes 2016
Juvenile Diabetes Relief Fund $115 Cincinnati, OH, US To Support Medical Research For Juvenile Diabetes 2016
Madison Museum Of Contemporary Art $65 Madison, WI, US To Support Contemporary Art 2016
Medical Students For Choice $20 Philadelphia, PA, US Educational Endeavors 2016
Miscellaneous Charities $101 Cincinnati, OH, US To Support Charitable Endeavors 2016
National Psoriasis Foundation $1,000 Portland, OR, US To Support Medical Research For Psoriasis And Psoriasis Arthritis 2016
Olbrich Garden $50 Madison, WI, US Support Public Spaces 2016
Out Of The Darkness Suicide Prevention $200 Washington, DC, US To Support Those Combating Suicide 2016
Planned Parenthood $500 St Louis, MO, US To Promote Women's Health Issues 2016
St Louis Children's Hospital Foundation $2,500 St Louis, MO, US To Support Childrens Health Research 2016
St James Of The Valley Catholic Church $400 Cincinnati, OH, US Support Of Religious Endeavors 2016
Toys For Totsymca Of Gtr Cincinnati $145 Cincinnati, OH, US To Provide Gifts For Needy Children At Christmas Time 2016
University Of Nebraska Foundation $500 Lincoln, NE, US Promotion Of University Education And Learning 2016
University Of Wisconsin $1,000 Madison, WI, US Educational Endeavors 2016
Wesley Chapel Mission - United Methodist Church $17,500 Cincinnati, OH, US Support Of Religious Endeavors 2016
Wisconsin Historical Society $250 Madison, WI, US Preservation Of History 2016
Wisconsin Public Radio $25 Madison, WI, US Support Public Broadcasting 2016
Wyoming Fire Association $50 Cincinnati, OH, US Promotion Of Community Fire Protection 2016
Wyoming Police Association $50 Cincinnati, OH, US Promotion Of Community Police Protection 2016
Wyoming School Foundation $1,050 Cincinnati, OH, US Educational Endeavors 2016
Wyoming Youth Services $150 Cincinnati, OH, US Educational Endeavors For Youth 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 26-1629635
Website N/A
Address 1244 GARDEN CIR Cincinnati, OH 45215-2025

Key People (6)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Jensen Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President/director Mary R Jensen
Secretary/treasurer/direct J Michael Jensen
Director Kathryn K Jensen
Director Cassandra L Jensen
Director J Patrick Jensen

Forms 990-PF

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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.