George Jenkins Foundation Inc
Private foundation · Lakeland, FL · EIN 59-3753198 · reported 2023–2025
98grants reported
$150Kmedian award
$55Klower quartile
$5,000smallest grant
$27.7Mtotal paid
10states reached
3years giving
This foundation funds faith-based organizations. 11 of its 98 reported grants went to churches, ministries or other religious organizations, $2.2M in total. That is what it paid, not what it says in a policy.
Gives every year. This foundation reported grants in 2023, 2024, 2025. A funder that shows up year after year is worth a letter even if this year is a no.
Where to write
2000 E Edgewood Dr Ste 102
Lakeland, FL 33803-3600
Address as registered with the IRS. Most foundations this size have no website and no application form, which is not a dead end: a short letter to this address is the whole process, and almost nobody sends one.
Who they funded
| Recipient and stated purpose | Where | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance Defending Freedom FOR ALLIANCE DEFENDING FREEDOM OPERATIONS | Scottsdale, AZ | $2,700,000 |
| The Leadership Institute FOR THE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE OPERATIONS | Arlington, VA | $2,500,000 |
| United Way of Central Florida Inc GEORGE JENKINS FDN YOUTH OPPORTUNITY , SUCCESS BY 6 FAMILY FUNDAMENTALS | Lakeland, FL | $1,066,200 |
| Boys Girls Club of Polk County CAPITAL FUNDING FOR NEW BUILDING | Lakeland, FL | $1,000,000 |
| Hillsdale College GRANT FOR THE K-12 EDUCATION PROGRAM IN SUPPORT OF THE PROVISION OF AMERICAN CLASSICAL EDUCATION | Hillsdale, MI | $1,000,000 |
| Academy Prep of Lakeland FOR ACADEMY PREP OF LAKELAND OPERATIONS | Lakeland, FL | $910,000 |
| United Way of Central Florida Inc GJ END HUNGER INITIATIVE AND VARIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAMS | Lakeland, FL | $905,000 |
| United Way of Central Florida Inc CONTRIBUTION FOR GEORGE JENKINS END HUNGER INITIATIVE | Highland City, FL | $805,000 |
| Academy Prep of Lakeland EDUCATION OF STUDENTS | Lakeland, FL | $750,000 |
| Moms for America FOR MOMS OF AMERICA OPERATIONS | Mansfield, TX | $706,000 |
| Lakeland Regional Medical Center Foundation Inc CAPITAL PLEDGE | Lakeland, FL | $562,500 |
| Lakeland Regional Health Foundation $500,000 SIXTH INSTALLMENT OF $5,000,000 PLEDGE OVER 10 YEARS$62,500 FOURTH INSTALLMENT OF ADDITIONA | Lakeland, FL | $562,500 |
| Lakeland Regional Medical Center Foundation Inc CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Lakeland, FL | $562,500 |
| YMCA of West Central Florida MATCHING CAPITAL CAMPAIGN , OPERATIONS | Lakeland, FL | $500,000 |
| Parker Street Ministries Inc FOR OPERATING EXPENSES/ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS | Lakeland, FL | $500,000 |
| Ccdf USA Foundation FOR CCDF USA FOUNDATION OPERATIONS | Mulberry, FL | $500,000 |
| The YMCA CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Lakeland, FL | $500,000 |
| Academy Prep Foundation Inc FOR ACADEMY PREP OF LAKELAND OPERATIONS | Lakeland, FL | $450,000 |
| Helping A Hero Org SPONSORING BUILDING OF HOMES FOR VETERANS | Houston, TX | $366,666 |
| Kidspack BACKPACK PROGRAM TO HELP FEED CHILDREN | Lakeland, FL | $350,000 |
| Kidspack GRANT TO PROVIDE FOOD TO DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN IN POLK COUNTY | Lakeland, FL | $350,000 |
| Kidspack PROVIDE FOOD TO DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN IN POLK CTY | Lakeland, FL | $350,000 |
| Bonnet Springs Park EDUCATION PROGRAMING | Lakeland, FL | $300,000 |
| Redlands Christian Migrant Assn CONSTRUCTION PREP FOR MULBERRY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL | Wimauma, FL | $300,000 |
| Viste CAPITAL FUNDING FOR CAMPUS TRANSFORMATION PROJECT | Lakeland, FL | $300,000 |
| Helping A Hero GRANT TO ASSIST IN THE BUILDING OF HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE HOMES | Houston, TX | $300,000 |
| Bonnet Springs Park EDUCATION FUNDING FOR BONNET SPRINGS PARK | Lakeland, FL | $300,000 |
| One More Child FOSTER CARE, SINGLE MOM SUPPORT, FAMILY SUPPORT, INT'L CHILD SUPPORT | Miami, FL | $300,000 |
| Viste CONTRIBUTIONS FOR OPERATIONS AND BUILDING OF ENDOWMENT FUND | Lakeland, FL | $269,164 |
| Peace River Center GRANT FOR RENOVATIONS TO LAKELAND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER | Bartow, FL | $260,000 |
| City Lore Inc DANTE ALIGHIERI & THE DIVINE COMEDY DOCUMENTARY | New York, NY | $250,000 |
| The Tunnel to Towers Foundation UNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION FOR OPERATIONS | Staten Island, NY | $250,000 |
| Givewell Community Foundation CONTRIBUTION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GEORGE JENKINS DONOR ADVISED FUND | Lakeland, FL | $250,000 |
| Torch of Freedom Foundation CONTRIBUTION FOR TORCH OF FREEDOM OPERATIONS | Dripping Springs, TX | $250,000 |
| Viste OPERATIONS AND CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Lakeland, FL | $226,758 |
| Achievement Academy SUPPORT OPERATIONAL NEEDS | Lakeland, FL | $200,000 |
| Lakeland Christian School SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE | Lakeland, FL | $200,000 |
| Lakeland Christian School GRANT FOR SCHOLARSHIPS | Lakeland, FL | $200,000 |
| Judicial Watch Inc FOR OPERATIONS OF JUDICIAL WATCH | Washington, DC | $200,000 |
| Lakeland Youth Ice Sports GRANT TO HELP FUND ADDITIONAL SHEET OF ICE AT THE ARENA | Lakeland, FL | $200,000 |
| Achievement Academy DONATION FOR OPERATIONS AND BIRTH TO THREE PROGRAM | Lakeland, FL | $200,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom LEGAL DEFENSE OF RELIGIOUS FREEDOM | Scottsdale, AZ | $200,000 |
| Ccdf USA Foundation | Washington DC, DC | $200,000 |
| Lakeland Christian School | Lakeland, FL | $200,000 |
| Anchor House Inc of Polk County FUNDING FOR TUTORING AND FULL TIME THERAPIST | Auburndale, FL | $188,350 |
| Helping A Hero Org SPONSOR FLORIDA HOME BUILDS | Houston, TX | $183,334 |
| City Lore Inc TO COMPLETE DANTE ALIGHIERI & THE DIVINE COMEDY DOCUMENTARY | New York, NY | $171,000 |
| Lighthouse Ministries Inc OPERATING COSTS TO INCREASE CAPACITY & NEW BEDS | Lakeland, FL | $157,700 |
| Anchor House Inc of Polk County EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AND FUND THERAPIST FOR ANCHOR HOUSE INC. OF POLK COUNTY | Auburndale, FL | $150,550 |
| Parker Street Ministries | Lakeland, FL | $150,000 |
| The Freedom Tour Inc CHURCH PURCHASE FOR DISASTER RELIEF/STORAGE | Winter Haven, FL | $150,000 |
| Pace Center for Girls GRANT FOR LITERACY PROGRAM | Lakeland, FL | $150,000 |
| National Association to Protect Chi DONATION FOR THE HERO PROGRAM | Knoxville, TN | $150,000 |
| Pace Center for Girls GRANT FOR LITERACY PROGRAM | Tampa, FL | $150,000 |
| Parker Street Ministries OPERATIONAL FUNDING | Lakeland, FL | $150,000 |
| Lighthouse Ministries Inc ASSISTANCE FOR THE WOMAN & CHILDREN PROGRAM | Lakeland, FL | $138,000 |
| Anchor House Inc of Polk County GRANT FOR EDUCATION PROGRAM | Auburndale, FL | $122,000 |
| Salvation Army FOR USE IN THE "HALO" CHILD ENRICHMENT CENTER | Lutz, FL | $120,000 |
| The Salvation Army OPERATING EXPS OF H.A.L.O CHILD ENRICHMENT CTR | Lutz, FL | $120,000 |
| Florida Children's Museum DONATION TO HELP FUND TRAVEL EXHIBITS IN 2026. | Lakeland, FL | $100,000 |
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