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The MERVYN W JENKINS FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that paid $478.1K across 26 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only, so nonprofits may want to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
GRAND RIVER AREA FAMILY YMCA INC
Chillicothe, MO
$515.4K
11%
CHILLICOTHE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
Chillicothe, MO
$327.9K
7%
CHILLICOTHE FFA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Chillicothe, MO
$211.1K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
32
Median 1st year grant
$3.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 45 grantees
- 9 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MERVYN W JENKINS FOUNDATION?
No. MERVYN W JENKINS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MERVYN W JENKINS FOUNDATION give?
MERVYN W JENKINS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Missouri, Illinois, and Ohio. 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 MERVYN W JENKINS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MERVYN W JENKINS FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $3,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MERVYN W JENKINS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, MERVYN W JENKINS FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $262 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MERVYN W JENKINS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, MERVYN W JENKINS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include GRAND RIVER AREA FAMILY YMCA INC, CHILLICOTHE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, and CHILLICOTHE FFA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MERVYN W JENKINS FOUNDATION?
MERVYN W JENKINS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.