THE JERNIGAN FOUNDATION
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The Jernigan Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that engages in selective grantmaking, having distributed a total of $108.2K across 30 grantees in 2021. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model for engagement. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OR MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO: 1) ACCREDITED PUBLIC AND PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, AND UNIVERSITIES BY PROVIDING FUNDS TO QUALIFIED EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS; 2) QUALIFIED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, PARTICULARLY THOSE THAT CARE FOR AND SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS IN NEED; 3) QUALIFIED CHURCHES AND CHURCH MISSIONS; 4) FOREIGN ORGANIZATIONS WHICH HAVE RESONABLE DETERMINED TO BE ORGANIZED AND OPERATED AS AN IRC SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION AND IN GOOD FAITH DETERMINED TO BE DESCRIBED IN IRC SEC. 509(A)(1), (2), OR (3) OR FOR WHICH THE CORPORATION WILL ASSUME EXPENDITURE RESPONSIBILITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF IRC SEC. 4945(H) AND THE REGULAATIONS THEREUNDER FOR ONE OR MORE PURPOSES DESCRIBED IN IRC SEC. 170(C)(2)(B); AND/OR 5) NON-EXEMPT DOMESTIC ORGANIZATIONS THE CORPORATION WILL ASSUME EXPENDITURE RESPONSIBILITY FOR IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF IRC SEC. 4945(H) AND THE REGULATIONS THEREUNDER FOR ONE OR MORE PURPOSES DESCRIB
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2
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF SOUTH PUGET SOUND
$72K
13%
MUSEUM OF THE BIBLE
$50K
9%
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON
$40K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$7.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE JERNIGAN FOUNDATION?
No. THE JERNIGAN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE JERNIGAN FOUNDATION give?
THE JERNIGAN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Washington, Oklahoma, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE JERNIGAN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE JERNIGAN FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE JERNIGAN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2021, THE JERNIGAN FOUNDATION awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $108 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE JERNIGAN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, THE JERNIGAN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF SOUTH PUGET SOUND, MUSEUM OF THE BIBLE, and BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE JERNIGAN FOUNDATION?
THE JERNIGAN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.