George Jenkins Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 59-3753198
Foundation Overview
Based in Lakeland, FL, George Jenkins Foundation Inc has awarded 265 grants totaling $57,062,763 to organizations in Florida, California and 9 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $2,700,000, with a median award of $120,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$57,062,763
Total Assets
$12,898,385
Median Grant (all grants)
$120,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
33
Median Grant
$150,000
% Median Grant Decline
-40%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Growth-Minded: 58%
19 of 33 recipients (58%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
Florida
72% of all grants are concentrated in Florida, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Florida, funding concentrates in Lakeland (69%), Bartow (9%), Auburndale (4%).
Funding Trajectory
+587%
Strong 587% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (48%). 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 George Jenkins Foundation Inc'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Prep Of Lakeland | $910,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | For Academy Prep Of Lakeland Operations | 2024 |
| Achievement Academy | $200,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Donation For Operations And Birth To Three Program | 2024 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | $200,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Legal Defense Of Religious Freedom | 2024 |
| Anchor House Inc Of Polk County | $188,350 | Auburndale, FL, US | Funding For Tutoring And Full Time Therapist | 2024 |
| Ccdf Usa Foundation | $200,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Operations | 2024 |
| Central Florida Speech And Hearing Center | $5,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Operations | 2024 |
| City Lore Inc | $171,000 | New York, NY, US | To Complete Dante Alighieri & The Divine Comedy Documentary | 2024 |
| Florida Children's Museum | $99,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Funding For Traveling Exhibits | 2024 |
| Furry Friends Humane Inc | $20,000 | Jupiter, FL, US | Hurricane/tornado Repairs | 2024 |
| Helping A Hero Org | $366,666 | Houston, TX, US | Sponsoring Building Of Homes For Veterans | 2024 |
| Hillsdale College | $1,000,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Grant For The K-12 Education Program In Support Of The Provision Of American Classical Education | 2024 |
| Hope House | $50,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Grant To Support Operations | 2024 |
| Institute For Frontier Science | $21,395 | Emeryville, CA, US | Operations | 2024 |
| Kidspack | $350,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Provide Food To Disadvantaged Children In Polk Cty | 2024 |
| Lake Wales Care Center | $75,000 | Lake Wales, FL, US | Support Of C.a.r.e Plan, Stay-at-home Work Camps & Home Rhab | 2024 |
| Lakeland Christian School | $200,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Scholarships | 2024 |
| Lakeland Regional Medical Center Foundation Inc | $562,500 | Lakeland, FL, US | Capital Campaign | 2024 |
| Lighthouse For The Blind And Low Vision | $35,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Blind Babies Program In Polk County | 2024 |
| Lighthouse Ministries Inc | $157,700 | Lakeland, FL, US | Operating Costs To Increase Capacity & New Beds | 2024 |
| One More Child | $300,000 | Miami, FL, US | Foster Care, Single Mom Support, Family Support, Int'l Child Support | 2024 |
| Pace Center For Girls | $150,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Grant For Literacy Program | 2024 |
| Parker Street Ministries | $150,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Operational Funding | 2024 |
| Sharing House | $10,000 | Brevard, NC, US | Hurricane Relief Donation | 2024 |
| Spca Of Florida | $28,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Roof Replacement Of Adoption Center In Polk County | 2024 |
| Take Heart | $50,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Support For Education In Kenya | 2024 |
| The Coalition Of Mothers | $10,000 | Winter Haven, FL, US | Support Of Mothers And Families | 2024 |
| The Deaf & Hard Of Hearing Youth Advocacy | $10,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Support For Hearing Impaired Students | 2024 |
| The Freedom Tour Inc | $100,000 | Eloise, FL, US | For Mobile Pantries - Food, Essential Supplies | 2024 |
| The Salvation Army | $120,000 | Lutz, FL, US | Operating Exps Of H.a.l.o Child Enrichment Ctr | 2024 |
| The Ymca | $500,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Capital Campaign | 2024 |
| United Way Of Central Florida Inc | $905,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Gj End Hunger Initiative And Various Education Programs | 2024 |
| Valor & Honor Outdoors | $50,000 | Green Level, NC, US | Support For Veterans | 2024 |
| Viste | $226,758 | Lakeland, FL, US | Operations And Capital Campaign | 2024 |
| Parker Street Ministries Inc | $500,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | For Operating Expenses/academic Enrichment Programs | 2023 |
| Geneva Classical Academy | $100,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Fund Scholarships For Students In Need During The 2023/2024 School Year | 2023 |
| Lakeland Christian School | $200,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Grant For Scholarships | 2023 |
| The Salvation Army | $95,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Grant For Operating Expenses Of The H.a.l.o. Child Enrichment Center | 2023 |
| Viste | $269,164 | Lakeland, FL, US | Contributions For Operations And Building Of Endowment Fund | 2023 |
| Lighthouse Ministries Inc | $100,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | For Lighthouse Ministries Operations | 2023 |
| Anchor House Inc Of Polk County | $150,550 | Auburndale, FL, US | Education Assistance And Fund Therapist For Anchor House Inc. Of Polk County | 2023 |
| Academy Prep Foundation Inc | $450,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | For Academy Prep Of Lakeland Operations | 2023 |
| Lakeland Regional Health Foundation | $562,500 | Lakeland, FL, US | $500,000 Sixth Installment Of $5,000,000 Pledge Over 10 Years$62,500 Fourth Installment Of Additional $500,000 Pledge Over 8 Years | 2023 |
| Pace Center For Girls | $150,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Grant For Literacy Program | 2023 |
| Peace River Center | $260,000 | Bartow, FL, US | Grant For Renovations To Lakeland Domestic Violence Shelter | 2023 |
| The Polk Theatre Inc | $40,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | For Polk Theatre Operations | 2023 |
| United Way Of Central Florida Inc | $805,000 | Highland City, FL, US | Contribution For George Jenkins End Hunger Initiative | 2023 |
| Institute For Frontier Science | $100,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Contribution For Operations | 2023 |
| Kidspack | $350,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Grant To Provide Food To Disadvantaged Children In Polk County | 2023 |
| The Leadership Institute | $2,500,000 | Arlington, VA, US | For The Leadership Institute Operations | 2023 |
| Gospel Inc | $100,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | To Help Provide Housing For Chronic Homeless | 2023 |
| National Association To Protect Chi | $150,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Donation For The Hero Program | 2023 |
| The Tunnel To Towers Foundation | $250,000 | Staten Island, NY, US | Unrestricted Contribution For Operations | 2023 |
| Polk Sheriff's Charities Inc | $50,000 | Winter Haven, FL, US | Grant To Establish Community Assistance Fund | 2023 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | $2,700,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | For Alliance Defending Freedom Operations | 2023 |
| Boys Girls Club Of Polk County | $1,000,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Capital Funding For New Building | 2023 |
| Judicial Watch Inc | $200,000 | Washington, DC, US | For Operations Of Judicial Watch | 2023 |
| Moms For America | $706,000 | Mansfield, TX, US | For Moms Of America Operations | 2023 |
| Ccdf Usa Foundation | $500,000 | Mulberry, FL, US | For Ccdf Usa Foundation Operations | 2023 |
| Givewell Community Foundation | $250,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Contribution For The Benefit Of The George Jenkins Donor Advised Fund | 2023 |
| Helping A Hero | $300,000 | Houston, TX, US | Grant To Assist In The Building Of Handicapped Accessible Homes | 2023 |
| Bonnet Springs Park | $300,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Education Funding For Bonnet Springs Park | 2023 |
| Lakeland Youth Ice Sports | $200,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Grant To Help Fund Additional Sheet Of Ice At The Arena | 2023 |
| The Take Heart Project Inc | $50,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Grant To Build School In Kenya | 2023 |
| The Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Youth | $12,500 | Bartow, FL, US | To Assist The Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Youth In Polk County | 2023 |
| The First Tee Of Lakeland | $25,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Contribution For The Benefit Of Andy Bean Memorial Tournament | 2023 |
| Torch Of Freedom Foundation | $250,000 | Dripping Springs, TX, US | Contribution For Torch Of Freedom Operations | 2023 |
| Florida Baptist Children's Home | $250,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | $100,000 First Installment Of Pledge To One More Child $150,000 Final Installment Of Pledge To One More Child | 2022 |
| Parker Street Ministries Inc | $150,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | For Operating Expenses/academic Enrichment Programs (second Of Three Installments) | 2022 |
| Talbot House Ministries Of Lakeland | $100,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Unrestricted Contribution | 2022 |
| Lakeland Christian School | $200,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | First Installment Of 3-year Grant For Scholarships | 2022 |
| Viste | $304,078 | Lakeland, FL, US | $100,000 First Installment Of 3-year Pledge For Operations$204,078 Matching Pledge For The Benefit Of Endowment Fund | 2022 |
| Polk Education Foundation | $40,000 | Bartow, FL, US | $25,000 Teacher Grants To Bridge The Learning Gap$15,000 Contribution For The Free Teacher Market | 2022 |
| Anchor House Inc Of Polk County | $142,550 | Auburndale, FL, US | $75,550 Grant For Tutoring Of Boys And Young Men$67,000 First Installment Of 3-year Grant For The Benefit Of Full Time Therapist | 2022 |
| Academy Prep Foundation Inc | $550,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | For Academy Prep Of Lakeland Operations | 2022 |
| Lakeland Regional Health Foundation | $562,500 | Lakeland, FL, US | $500,000 Fifth Installment Of $5,000,000 Pledge Over 10 Years$62,500 Third Installment Of Additional $500,000 Pledge Over 8 Years | 2022 |
| Pace Center For Girls | $150,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Grant For Literacy Program | 2022 |
| Peace River Center | $25,000 | Bartow, FL, US | Grant For Renovations To Lakeland Domestic Violence Shelter | 2022 |
| The Polk Theatre Inc | $50,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Grant To Help Bring Back Live Programming And Address Maintenance Issues | 2022 |
| United Way Of Central Florida Inc | $755,000 | Highland City, FL, US | $490,000 For The George W. Jenkins End Hunger Initiative $265,000 Final Installment On Outstanding Pledges (3) | 2022 |
| Institute For Frontier Science | $20,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Contribution For Operations | 2022 |
| Kidspack | $50,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Grant To Provide Food To Hungry Children In Polk County | 2022 |
| The Leadership Institute | $630,000 | Arlington, VA, US | $282,208 First Installment Of Pledge For The Fl Battle Plan 2022$347,792 Final Installment Of Pledge For The Fl Battle Plan 2022 | 2022 |
| The Tunnel To Towers Foundation | $150,000 | Staten Island, NY, US | Unrestricted Contribution For Operations | 2022 |
| Achievement Academy Inc | $200,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Final Installment (3 Of 3) For Operations Of Academy | 2022 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | $200,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | To Increase Manpower To Further Legal Battles | 2022 |
| Judicial Watch Inc | $200,000 | Washington, DC, US | Grant To Support Mission Of Judicial Watch | 2022 |
| Moms For America | $167,000 | Mansfield, TX, US | $10,0000 Contribution For Polk County Mfa March Event$100,000 Contribution To Their New Bank - Arvest Bank$57,000 Contribution For Operations | 2022 |
| Valor Honor Outdoors | $30,000 | Edenton, NC, US | Donation For Outdoor/rec Therapy To Active Duty Military And Veterans | 2022 |
| Building Homes For Heroes | $10,000 | Island Park, NY, US | Unrestricted Donation | 2022 |
| Ccdf Usa Foundation | $250,000 | Mulberry, FL, US | Initial Matching Contribution For Operations | 2022 |
| Deaf Culture Club Inc | $10,000 | Bartow, FL, US | Donation To Support Deaf/hard-of-hearing Youth | 2022 |
| Faith In Action | $30,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Matching Grant For Initial Support In Hiring A Full Time Assistant Director/volunteer Coordinator | 2022 |
| Givewell Community Foundation | $140,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Contribution For The Benefit Of The Lakeland Youth Ice Sports Agency Fund | 2022 |
| Health Freedom Defense Fund | $50,000 | Sandpoint, ID, US | Contribution For Operations | 2022 |
| Helping A Hero | $100,000 | Houston, TX, US | Grant To Assist In The Building Of Handicapped Accessible Homes For Severly Wounded Warriors | 2022 |
| Helping Rhinos Usa | $5,000 | Palm Desert, CA, US | Contribution For Operations | 2022 |
| Hillsdale College | $500,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Grant For The K-12 Education Program In Support Of The Provision Of American Classical Education | 2022 |
| Inst Of Hormone Replenishment Medic | $150,000 | Leicester, NC, US | Contribution For Operations | 2022 |
| Moms For Liberty Foundation Inc | $100,000 | Melbourne, FL, US | Contribution For Operations | 2022 |
| Patriot Academy | $200,000 | Dripping Springs, TX, US | Grant To Support The Costs Of Ltc Allen West To Travel And Speak On The Principles Of Liberty | 2022 |
| Academy Prep Center Of Lakeland | $5,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Academy Prep Center Of Lakeland Graduate Assistance | 2022 |
| Florida Baptist Children's Home | $250,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | $100,000 First Installment Of Pledge To One More Child $150,000 Final Installment Of Pledge To One More Child | 2022 |
| Parker Street Ministries Inc | $150,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | For Operating Expenses/academic Enrichment Programs (Second Of Three Installments) | 2022 |
| Talbot House Ministries Of Lakeland | $100,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Unrestricted Contribution | 2022 |
| Lakeland Christian School | $200,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | First Installment Of 3-year Grant For Scholarships | 2022 |
| Viste | $304,078 | Lakeland, FL, US | $100,000 First Installment Of 3-year Pledge For Operations$204,078 Matching Pledge For The Benefit Of Endowment Fund | 2022 |
| Polk Education Foundation | $40,000 | Bartow, FL, US | $25,000 Teacher Grants To Bridge The Learning Gap$15,000 Contribution For The Free Teacher Market | 2022 |
| Anchor House Inc Of Polk County | $142,550 | Auburndale, FL, US | $75,550 Grant For Tutoring Of Boys And Young Men$67,000 First Installment Of 3-year Grant For The Benefit Of Full Time Therapist | 2022 |
| Academy Prep Foundation Inc | $550,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | For Academy Prep Of Lakeland Operations | 2022 |
| Lakeland Regional Health Foundation | $562,500 | Lakeland, FL, US | $500,000 Fifth Installment Of $5,000,000 Pledge Over 10 Years$62,500 Third Installment Of Additional $500,000 Pledge Over 8 Years | 2022 |
| Pace Center For Girls | $150,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Grant For Literacy Program | 2022 |
| Peace River Center | $25,000 | Bartow, FL, US | Grant For Renovations To Lakeland Domestic Violence Shelter | 2022 |
| The Polk Theatre Inc | $50,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Grant To Help Bring Back Live Programming And Address Maintenance Issues | 2022 |
| United Way Of Central Florida Inc | $755,000 | Highland City, FL, US | $490,000 For The George W. Jenkins End Hunger Initiative $265,000 Final Installment On Outstanding Pledges (3) | 2022 |
| Institute For Frontier Science | $20,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Contribution For Operations | 2022 |
| Kidspack | $50,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Grant To Provide Food To Hungry Children In Polk County | 2022 |
| The Leadership Institute | $630,000 | Arlington, VA, US | $282,208 First Installment Of Pledge For The Fl Battle Plan 2022$347,792 Final Installment Of Pledge For The Fl Battle Plan 2022 | 2022 |
| The Tunnel To Towers Foundation | $150,000 | Staten Island, NY, US | Unrestricted Contribution For Operations | 2022 |
| Achievement Academy Inc | $200,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Final Installment (3 Of 3) For Operations Of Academy | 2022 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | $200,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | To Increase Manpower To Further Legal Battles | 2022 |
| Judicial Watch Inc | $200,000 | Washington, DC, US | Grant To Support Mission Of Judicial Watch | 2022 |
| Moms For America | $167,000 | Mansfield, TX, US | $10,0000 Contribution For Polk County Mfa March Event$100,000 Contribution To Their New Bank - Arvest Bank$57,000 Contribution For Operations | 2022 |
| Valor Honor Outdoors | $30,000 | Edenton, NC, US | Donation For Outdoor/rec Therapy To Active Duty Military And Veterans | 2022 |
| Building Homes For Heroes | $10,000 | Island Park, NY, US | Unrestricted Donation | 2022 |
| Ccdf Usa Foundation | $250,000 | Mulberry, FL, US | Initial Matching Contribution For Operations | 2022 |
| Deaf Culture Club Inc | $10,000 | Bartow, FL, US | Donation To Support Deaf/hard-of-hearing Youth | 2022 |
| Faith In Action | $30,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Matching Grant For Initial Support In Hiring A Full Time Assistant Director/volunteer Coordinator | 2022 |
| Givewell Community Foundation | $140,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Contribution For The Benefit Of The Lakeland Youth Ice Sports Agency Fund | 2022 |
| Health Freedom Defense Fund | $50,000 | Sandpoint, ID, US | Contribution For Operations | 2022 |
| Helping A Hero | $100,000 | Houston, TX, US | Grant To Assist In The Building Of Handicapped Accessible Homes For Severly Wounded Warriors | 2022 |
| Helping Rhinos Usa | $5,000 | Palm Desert, CA, US | Contribution For Operations | 2022 |
| Hillsdale College | $500,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Grant For The K-12 Education Program In Support Of The Provision Of American Classical Education | 2022 |
| Inst Of Hormone Replenishment Medic | $150,000 | Leicester, NC, US | Contribution For Operations | 2022 |
| Moms For Liberty Foundation Inc | $100,000 | Melbourne, FL, US | Contribution For Operations | 2022 |
| Patriot Academy | $200,000 | Dripping Springs, TX, US | Grant To Support The Costs Of Ltc Allen West To Travel And Speak On The Principles Of Liberty | 2022 |
| Academy Prep Center Of Lakeland | $5,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Academy Prep Center Of Lakeland Graduate Assistance | 2022 |
| Florida Baptist Children's Home | $250,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | $100,000 First Installment Of Pledge To One More Child $150,000 Final Installment Of Pledge To One More Child | 2022 |
| Parker Street Ministries Inc | $150,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | For Operating Expenses/academic Enrichment Programs (Second Of Three Installments) | 2022 |
| Talbot House Ministries Of Lakeland | $100,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Unrestricted Contribution | 2022 |
| Lakeland Christian School | $200,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | First Installment Of 3-year Grant For Scholarships | 2022 |
| Viste | $304,078 | Lakeland, FL, US | $100,000 First Installment Of 3-year Pledge For Operations$204,078 Matching Pledge For The Benefit Of Endowment Fund | 2022 |
| Polk Education Foundation | $40,000 | Bartow, FL, US | $25,000 Teacher Grants To Bridge The Learning Gap$15,000 Contribution For The Free Teacher Market | 2022 |
| Anchor House Inc Of Polk County | $142,550 | Auburndale, FL, US | $75,550 Grant For Tutoring Of Boys And Young Men$67,000 First Installment Of 3-year Grant For The Benefit Of Full Time Therapist | 2022 |
| Academy Prep Foundation Inc | $550,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | For Academy Prep Of Lakeland Operations | 2022 |
| Lakeland Regional Health Foundation | $562,500 | Lakeland, FL, US | $500,000 Fifth Installment Of $5,000,000 Pledge Over 10 Years$62,500 Third Installment Of Additional $500,000 Pledge Over 8 Years | 2022 |
| Pace Center For Girls | $150,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Grant For Literacy Program | 2022 |
| Peace River Center | $25,000 | Bartow, FL, US | Grant For Renovations To Lakeland Domestic Violence Shelter | 2022 |
| The Polk Theatre Inc | $50,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Grant To Help Bring Back Live Programming And Address Maintenance Issues | 2022 |
| United Way Of Central Florida Inc | $755,000 | Highland City, FL, US | $490,000 For The George W. Jenkins End Hunger Initiative $265,000 Final Installment On Outstanding Pledges (3) | 2022 |
| Institute For Frontier Science | $20,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Contribution For Operations | 2022 |
| Kidspack | $50,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Grant To Provide Food To Hungry Children In Polk County | 2022 |
| The Leadership Institute | $630,000 | Arlington, VA, US | $282,208 First Installment Of Pledge For The Fl Battle Plan 2022$347,792 Final Installment Of Pledge For The Fl Battle Plan 2022 | 2022 |
| The Tunnel To Towers Foundation | $150,000 | Staten Island, NY, US | Unrestricted Contribution For Operations | 2022 |
| Achievement Academy Inc | $200,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Final Installment (3 Of 3) For Operations Of Academy | 2022 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | $200,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | To Increase Manpower To Further Legal Battles | 2022 |
| Judicial Watch Inc | $200,000 | Washington, DC, US | Grant To Support Mission Of Judicial Watch | 2022 |
| Moms For America | $167,000 | Mansfield, TX, US | $10,0000 Contribution For Polk County Mfa March Event$100,000 Contribution To Their New Bank - Arvest Bank$57,000 Contribution For Operations | 2022 |
| Valor Honor Outdoors | $30,000 | Edenton, NC, US | Donation For Outdoor/rec Therapy To Active Duty Military And Veterans | 2022 |
| Building Homes For Heroes | $10,000 | Island Park, NY, US | Unrestricted Donation | 2022 |
| Ccdf Usa Foundation | $250,000 | Mulberry, FL, US | Initial Matching Contribution For Operations | 2022 |
| Deaf Culture Club Inc | $10,000 | Bartow, FL, US | Donation To Support Deaf/hard-of-hearing Youth | 2022 |
| Faith In Action | $30,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Matching Grant For Initial Support In Hiring A Full Time Assistant Director/volunteer Coordinator | 2022 |
| Givewell Community Foundation | $140,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Contribution For The Benefit Of The Lakeland Youth Ice Sports Agency Fund | 2022 |
| Health Freedom Defense Fund | $50,000 | Sandpoint, ID, US | Contribution For Operations | 2022 |
| Helping A Hero | $100,000 | Houston, TX, US | Grant To Assist In The Building Of Handicapped Accessible Homes For Severly Wounded Warriors | 2022 |
| Helping Rhinos Usa | $5,000 | Palm Desert, CA, US | Contribution For Operations | 2022 |
| Hillsdale College | $500,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Grant For The K-12 Education Program In Support Of The Provision Of American Classical Education | 2022 |
| Inst Of Hormone Replenishment Medic | $150,000 | Leicester, NC, US | Contribution For Operations | 2022 |
| Moms For Liberty Foundation Inc | $100,000 | Melbourne, FL, US | Contribution For Operations | 2022 |
| Patriot Academy | $200,000 | Dripping Springs, TX, US | Grant To Support The Costs Of Ltc Allen West To Travel And Speak On The Principles Of Liberty | 2022 |
| Academy Prep Center Of Lakeland | $5,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Academy Prep Center Of Lakeland Graduate Assistance | 2022 |
| Parker Street Ministries Inc | $150,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | For Operating Expenses/academic Enrichment Programs (first Of Three Installments) | 2021 |
| Talbot House Ministries Of Lakeland | $50,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Matching Grant For Case Management At The New Apartments | 2021 |
| Tian Vica Riding Academy Inc | $50,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Grant To Help Provide Care/feeding Of Horses/general And Administrative Expenses | 2021 |
| Geneva Classical Academy | $150,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Fund Scholarships For Students In Need During The 2021/2022 School Year | 2021 |
| Lake Wales Care Center | $75,000 | Lake Wales, FL, US | Support The Mission Of Lake Wales Care Center-both Care & Home Rehab Program | 2021 |
| Lakeland Christian School | $400,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Donation For Scholarships | 2021 |
| The Salvation Army | $95,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Grant For Operating Expenses Of The H.a.l.o. Child Enrichment Center | 2021 |
| Viste | $72,500 | Lakeland, FL, US | $37,500 First Installment Of 2020 Matching Grant.$29,619 Final Installment Of 2021 Matching Grant.$5,381 Second Installment Of The 2021 Grant For Additional Funding. | 2021 |
| Polk Education Foundation | $10,000 | Bartow, FL, US | Grant For Stepping Out For Education Program | 2021 |
| Anchor House Inc Of Polk County | $83,379 | Auburndale, FL, US | Grant For Tutoring Of Boys And Young Men | 2021 |
| Academy Prep Foundation Inc | $575,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | For Academy Prep Of Lakeland Operations | 2021 |
| Lakeland Regional Health Foundation | $562,500 | Lakeland, FL, US | Payments For Pledges | 2021 |
| Pace Center For Girls | $150,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Grant To Expand Therapeutic Services Throughout Polk County | 2021 |
| Peace River Center | $100,000 | Bartow, FL, US | Grant To Comb With Other Funds And Renovate Btw Children's Unit | 2021 |
| United Way Of Central Florida Inc | $624,000 | Highland City, FL, US | $374,000 Assistance With Food Drops Of The George W. Jenkins End Hunger Initiative$100,000 Funding Of The Director Position At The Community School At Crystal Lake$150,000 Education Assistance And Family Fundamentals Program | 2021 |
| Institute For Frontier Science | $20,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Contribution For Operations | 2021 |
| Kidspack | $50,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Grant To Provide Food To Hungry Chilren In Polk County | 2021 |
| March Of Dimes | $2,500 | Arlington, VA, US | Donation To Support The Signature Chefs Auction | 2021 |
| The Leadership Institute | $660,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Contribution For Operations | 2021 |
| Achievement Academy Inc | $200,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Contribution For Operations | 2021 |
| Aerospace Center For Excellence Inc | $100,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Grant For Project Skylab | 2021 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | $500,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Matching Grant Contribution For Programs | 2021 |
| America's Future Inc | $500,000 | Venice, FL, US | Contribution For Operations | 2021 |
| Boys Girls Club Of Polk County | $227,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | $27,000 Grant For After-school Program For Low-income Families$200,000 To Assist With Opening Of Fort Meade Location | 2021 |
| Judicial Watch Inc | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | Contribution For Operations | 2021 |
| Kristopher Fielding Lewis Foundatio | $1,000 | Edenton, NC, US | Contribution For Operations | 2021 |
| Moms For America | $1,375,000 | Mansfield, TX, US | Contribution For Operations | 2021 |
| Redlands Christian Migrant Associat | $200,000 | Immokalee, FL, US | Funding Of Positions To Prepare For New Charter School In Mulberry | 2021 |
| Temple Emanuel Inc | $200,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Donation Toward Capital Improvement Campaign | 2021 |
| Valor Honor Outdoors | $20,000 | Edenton, NC, US | Donation To Provide Outdoor/rec Therapy To Activity Duty Military And Veterans | 2021 |
| Florida Baptist Children's Home | $275,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | For Foster Care, Single Moms Ministry, Feeding And Other Programs | 2020 |
| Parker Street Ministries Inc | $75,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | For Operating Expenses/academic Enrichment Programs (third Of Three Installments) | 2020 |
| Talbot House Ministries Of Lakeland | $10,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Contribution To Help With The Meal And Food Pantry | 2020 |
| Tian Vica Riding Academy Inc | $50,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Grant To Help Provide Care/feeding Of Horses/general And Administrative Expenses | 2020 |
| Alliance For Independence | $100,500 | Lakeland, FL, US | $500 In Memory Of Cade Adams$100,000 Grant For Scholarships For Afi Clients | 2020 |
| Geneva Classical Academy | $100,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | To Fund Scholarships For Students In Need During The 2020/2021 School Year | 2020 |
| Lake Wales Care Center | $125,000 | Lake Wales, FL, US | $50,000 Support Donation In Response To Covid-19 Financial Hardships$75,000 Donation For Home Rehab, Stay-at-home Work Camps, Etc. | 2020 |
| Lakeland Volunteers In Medicine | $25,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Contribution For Operations | 2020 |
| The Salvation Army | $95,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | $75,000 Operating Expenses For The H.a.l.o. Child Enrichment Center$20,000 To Be Used For Yes - Youth Education Success | 2020 |
| City Lore Inc | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Donation For The Making Of Dante Documentary | 2020 |
| Polk Education Foundation | $10,000 | Bartow, FL, US | Grant For Free Teacher Market | 2020 |
| Anchor House Inc Of Polk County | $80,000 | Auburndale, FL, US | Grant For Tutoring/education Of Boys And Young Men | 2020 |
| Academy Prep Foundation Inc | $525,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | For Academy Prep Of Lakeland | 2020 |
| Lakeland Regional Health Foundation | $662,500 | Lakeland, FL, US | Payments For Three Pledges | 2020 |
| Peace River Center | $75,000 | Bartow, FL, US | $10,000 Grant To Purchase Items Needed To Assist With Victim Services$15,000 Grant To Comb With Polk City Funds To Build Playground$50,000 Matching Funds Donation | 2020 |
| United Way Of Central Florida Inc | $579,910 | Highland City, FL, US | $89,910 Assistance With Funding Of The George W. Jenkins End Hunger Initiative$270,000 For Feeding Program/ Childcare To Essential Workers In Health Care/ First Responders$120,000 For Feeding Program/ Homeless Kids In Polk School System$100,000 Grant-fund Director Position For The Community School At Crystal Lake | 2020 |
| Institute For Frontier Science | $50,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Contribution For Operations | 2020 |
| March Of Dimes | $2,500 | Arlington, VA, US | Contribution For Operations | 2020 |
| The Leadership Institute | $100,000 | Arlington, VA, US | End Fund For Annual Intern Honoring The Legacy Of George W. Jenkins | 2020 |
| Dream Center Of Lakeland | $25,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Contribution For Operations | 2020 |
| Gospel Inc | $25,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Contribution For Operations | 2020 |
| Heartland For Children | $30,000 | Bartow, FL, US | Contribution For Chromebooks And Pack 'n' Plays | 2020 |
| Meals On Wheels Of Polk County Inc | $25,000 | Winter Haven, FL, US | Contribution For Operations | 2020 |
| National Association To Protect Chi | $50,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Donation For The Hero Program | 2020 |
| The Tunnel To Towers Foundation | $50,000 | Staten Island, NY, US | Contribution For Operations | 2020 |
| Volunteers In Service To The Elderl | $47,500 | Lakeland, FL, US | $20,000 Grant For Auto And Transport Costs$2,500 Installment - Matching Grant$25,000 Installment - Grant | 2020 |
| Polk Sheriff's Charities Inc | $25,000 | Winter Haven, FL, US | Grant To Establish Community Assistance Fund | 2020 |
| Florida Baptist Children's Home | $5,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | For Help With Hurricane Michael Recovery Efforts. | 2018 |
| Parker Street Ministries Inc | $75,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | First Of 3 Installments For Operating Expenses/academic Enrichment Program. | 2018 |
| Tian Vica Riding Academy Inc | $50,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | $28,000 For Care And Feeding Of Horses.$22,000 For General Administration Support. | 2018 |
| Explorations V Children's Museum In | $26,039 | Lakeland, FL, US | To Upgrade And Rehabilitate Existing Exhibits. | 2018 |
| Geneva Classical Academy | $300,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | To Fund Scholarships For Students In Financial Need And Capital Campaign Matching. | 2018 |
| Lake Wales Care Center | $135,000 | Lake Wales, FL, US | For Use In The Care Program And M Peterson House Building Assistance. | 2018 |
| Lakeland Christian School | $150,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | For General Financial Aid And Financial Aid For Autistic Students | 2018 |
| Lakeland Volunteers In Medicine | $700,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | $150,000 For Startup Phase For Moving; Reps Caused By Hurricane.$550,000 Balance Of Pledged Funds For Moving/construction Of New Location. | 2018 |
| The Salvation Army | $95,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | $75,000 Operating Expenses For The H.a.l.o. Child Enrichment Center.$20,000 To Be Used For Yes - Youth Education Success. | 2018 |
| Viste | $60,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Matching Grants For Donations Made End Of May And June Of 2018. | 2018 |
| Play It Forward Polk | $10,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | To Support The Acquisition Of Musical Instruments. | 2018 |
| Southeastern University | $22,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | For Expenses Of The Cheerleading Program At Southeastern University. | 2018 |
| Anchor House Inc Of Polk County | $56,723 | Auburndale, FL, US | For Tutoring/education Of Boys And Young Men. | 2018 |
| Academy Prep Foundation Inc | $2,150,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | $250,000 Initial Donation (w/t To Northern Trust Co).$1,700,000 Fund Closing Of Lvim Building.$200,000 For Academy Prep Of Lakeland. | 2018 |
| Lakeland Regional Health Foundation | $500,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | First Installment Of $5,000,000 Pledge Over Ten Years. | 2018 |
| Pace Center For Girls | $150,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | For Moving Expenses. | 2018 |
| Peace River Center | $100,000 | Bartow, FL, US | For Use At Lakeland Crisis Stabilization Unit. | 2018 |
| Read Lakeland | $1,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | For 2018 Kiss The Pig Campaign-cob & Pen. | 2018 |
| The Polk Theatre Inc | $1,200 | Lakeland, FL, US | For Showing Documentary "a Plastic Ocean". | 2018 |
| United Way Of Central Florida Inc | $250,000 | Highland City, FL, US | $150,000 Assistance To Families Identified Through Newspaper With A Heart.$100,000 Funding Of Coordinator For Community School At Crystal Lake. | 2018 |
| Parker Street Ministries Inc | $150,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | $100,000 For Operating Expenses$50,000 For The Academic Enrichment Program | 2017 |
| National Pediatric Cancer Foundatio | $10,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Research Related To Pediatric Cancers | 2017 |
| Talbot House Ministries Of Lakeland | $152,685 | Lakeland, FL, US | For On-the-job Training Program In 2017 | 2017 |
| Tian Vica Riding Academy Inc | $50,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | $28,000 For Care And Feeding Of Horses$22,000 For General Administration Support | 2017 |
| Explorations V Children's Museum In | $25,540 | Lakeland, FL, US | To Rehabilitate Existing Exhibits | 2017 |
| Geneva Classical Academy | $50,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | To Fund Scholarships For Students In Financial Need. | 2017 |
| Lake Wales Care Center | $50,000 | Lake Wales, FL, US | For Use In The Care Program | 2017 |
| Lakeland Christian School | $150,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | For General Financial Aid And Financial Aid For Autistic Students | 2017 |
| The Salvation Army | $95,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | $75,000 Operating Expenses For The H.a.l.o. Child Enrichment Center.$20,000 To Be Used For Yes - Youth Education Success | 2017 |
| Viste | $40,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | To Be Used For Transportation Services | 2017 |
| Children's Home Society Of Florida | $25,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | For Support Of Two Foster Care Programs | 2017 |
| City Lore Inc | $75,000 | New York, NY, US | For The Making Of Dante Documentary | 2017 |
| Kathleen Ffa Alumni | $1,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | For Use With Denim & Diamonds Gala | 2017 |
| Lighthouse Ministries Inc | $75,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | For Funding The Preschool And Kidcare | 2017 |
| Play It Forward Polk | $10,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | To Support The Acquisition Of Musical Instruments | 2017 |
| Polk Education Foundation | $20,320 | Bartow, FL, US | For Personnel For Pef's Free Teacher Market | 2017 |
| Southeastern University | $100,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | For General Financial Aid For Students Of Lakeland | 2017 |
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| EIN | 59-3753198 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 2000 E EDGEWOOD DR STE 102 Lakeland, FL 33803-3600 |
Key People (4)
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| President | Julia J Fancelli |
|---|---|
| Director | Gregory Fancelli |
| Director | Leslie Fancelli |
| Sec., Treasure | Marianne Parsons |
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