Private foundation · Gainesville, GA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Jinks Private Foundation
In 2024 it gave 1 grant worth $2,500 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $2,500 (1 grant).
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $2,500
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $2,500 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $2,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 11 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $181,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $181K | $2,500 | 1 |
| 2023 | $163K | $5,000 | 1 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- John Jinks III · Gainesville · (770) 426-5160
- What to send
- The foundation only gives to charitable organizations via letter request
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- John Jinks IIIChairman
- Jill JinksChairman
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Childrens health research (1 grant)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Childrens health research | $2,500 |