AI Summary
The Thomas E. Jernigan Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2025, the foundation paid a total of $627.8K across 79 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BOARD OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
TUSCALOOSA, AL
$325K
4%
ALABAMA WILDLIFE FEDERATION
Millbrook, AL
$278.5K
4%
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INC
Kennesaw, GA
$271K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
42
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$8.8K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE THOMAS E JERNIGAN FOUNDATION?
No. THE THOMAS E JERNIGAN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE THOMAS E JERNIGAN FOUNDATION give?
THE THOMAS E JERNIGAN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Alabama, Texas, and Georgia. 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 THOMAS E JERNIGAN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE THOMAS E JERNIGAN FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE THOMAS E JERNIGAN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, THE THOMAS E JERNIGAN FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $628 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE THOMAS E JERNIGAN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, THE THOMAS E JERNIGAN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include BOARD OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA, ALABAMA WILDLIFE FEDERATION, and AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE THOMAS E JERNIGAN FOUNDATION?
THE THOMAS E JERNIGAN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.