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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 59-3753198

George Jenkins Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Lakeland, FL. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 32 grants and $6.6 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $6,597,628

    Grants listed
    32
    Assets, end of year
    $11,837,552
  • Tax year 2024

    $7,421,369

    Grants listed
    33
    Assets, end of year
    $11,739,404
  • Tax year 2023

    $13,675,714

    Grants listed
    33
    Assets, end of year
    $12,700,144
  • Tax year 2022

    $6,476,128

    Grants listed
    35
    Assets, end of year
    $19,065,884
  • Tax year 2021

    $7,302,879

    Grants listed
    30
    Assets, end of year
    $24,813,802
  • Tax year 2020

    $3,317,910

    Grants listed
    27
    Assets, end of year
    $27,657,132
  • Tax year 2019

    $5,060,354

    Grants listed
    22
    Assets, end of year
    $26,145,826
  • Tax year 2018

    $4,836,962

    Grants listed
    20
    Assets, end of year
    $29,848,684

Grants paid in 2025

32 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. United Way of Central Florida IncLakeland, FL

    George jenkins FDN youth opportunity , success by 6 family fundamentals

    $1,066,200
  2. Academy Prep of LakelandLakeland, FL

    Education of students

    $750,000
  3. Lakeland Regional Medical Center Foundation IncLakeland, FL

    Capital pledge

    $562,500
  4. YMCA of West Central FloridaLakeland, FL

    Matching capital campaign , operations

    $500,000
  5. KidspackLakeland, FL

    Backpack program to help feed children

    $350,000
  6. Bonnet Springs ParkLakeland, FL

    Education programing

    $300,000
  7. Redlands Christian Migrant AssnWimauma, FL

    Construction prep for mulberry academy charter school

    $300,000
  8. VisteLakeland, FL

    Capital funding for campus transformation project

    $300,000
  9. City Lore IncNew York, NY

    Dante alighieri & the divine comedy documentary

    $250,000
  10. Achievement AcademyLakeland, FL

    Support operational needs

    $200,000
  11. Lakeland Christian SchoolLakeland, FL

    Scholarships for students in need of assistance

    $200,000
  12. Helping A Hero OrgHouston, TX

    Sponsor florida home builds

    $183,334
  13. Parker Street MinistriesLakeland, FL

    Operations

    $150,000
  14. The Freedom Tour IncWinter Haven, FL

    Church purchase for disaster relief/storage

    $150,000
  15. Lighthouse Ministries IncLakeland, FL

    Assistance for the woman & children program

    $138,000
  16. Anchor House Inc of Polk CountyAuburndale, FL

    Grant for education program

    $122,000
  17. Salvation ArmyLutz, FL

    For use in the "halo" child enrichment center

    $120,000
  18. Florida Children's MuseumLakeland, FL

    Donation to help fund travel exhibits in 2026.

    $100,000
  19. Lakeland Volunteers in MedicineLakeland, FL

    Funding ultrasound equipment for helthcare services

    $100,000
  20. Polk Theater IncLakeland, FL

    Operations

    $100,000
  21. Lake Wales Care CenterLake Wales, FL

    Support of c.a.r.e plan, stay-at-home work camps & home rehab

    $84,294
  22. Geneva Classical AcademyLakeland, FL

    Fund scholarships for students in need 2025/2026 school year

    $75,000
  23. Pace Center for GirlsTampa, FL

    Matching donation for ten story challenge event

    $75,000
  24. Lighthouse for the Blind and Low VisionTampa, FL

    Teen transition program and blind babies intervention services

    $69,000
  25. Lakeland Police Athletic LeagueLakeland, FL

    Planning for new pal fieldhouse

    $55,000
  26. Connected Polk IncLakeland, FL

    Grant to fund part-time workforce coordinator & program support

    $50,000
  27. Lakeland Symphony Orchestra IncLakeland, FL

    Operations

    $50,000
  28. Magnolia Montessori AcademyLakeland, FL

    Matching contribution for house renovation

    $50,000
  29. One More ChildMiami, FL

    Help withcosts for families affected by hurricane

    $50,000
  30. Valor & Honor OutdoorsGreen Level, NC

    Assitance for veterans and first responders

    $50,000
  31. Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities IncSarasota, FL

    Charitable donation - hurricane repairs

    $38,000
  32. Burro Bueno IncLakeland, FL

    Improve water accessibity, medical clinic, chicken pens

    $9,300

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Philanthropy and grantmaking2 grants $1,249,53435% of the total
  2. Health2 grants $662,50019% of the total
  3. Education4 grants $525,00015% of the total
  4. Arts and culture2 grants $350,00010% of the total
  5. Sports and recreation1 grant $300,0008% of the total
  6. Community development1 grant $150,0004% of the total
  7. 3 other causes4 grants $307,3009% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Florida29 grants $6,114,294
  2. New York1 grant $250,000
  3. Texas1 grant $183,334
  4. North Carolina1 grant $50,000

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Julia J FancelliPRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Gregory FancelliDIRECTOR Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • Leslie FancelliDIRECTOR Hours 5Pay $0
  • Marianne ParsonsSEC., TREASURE Hours 5Pay $0

The return

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