JENSEN FOUNDATION
https://N/ATotal Given 2016–2024
$40K
30 grants · $4K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$1K
typical micro grants · $1K–$2K
grant size
88%
deep partner · 7/8 multi-year
repeat
$95K
Assets · 2021
8
Distinct recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
THOMAS W JENSEN
Phone
7342160054
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
PART XV, PAGE 9, LINE 2 - INFORMATION REGARDING GRANT APPLICATION: REQUESTS FOR GRANTS SHOULD BE SENT TO THOMAS W JENSEN, C/O THE JENSEN FOUNDATION, 1512 LINWOOD AVE, ANN ARBOR, MI 48103. TELEPHONE 734-216-0054 DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS. WRITTEN APPLICATIONS ARE PREFERRED, AND SHOULD CONTAIN INFORMATION REGARDING THE PURPOSE OF THE REQUEST, A BUDGET SHOWING POTENTIAL SOURCES OF FUNDING, PAST AND PRESENT ACTIVITIES, FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND TAX STATUS OF THE APPLICANT. THERE IS NO SPECIAL APPLICATION FORM, NOR IS THERE A SUBMISSION DEADLINE. IT IS THE POLICY OF THE JENSEN FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT INNOVATIVE PROJECTS OF ESTABLISHED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. MOST OF OUR GRANTS ARE MADE IN THE AREA OF HELP FOR DISADVANTAGED YOUTH. ACCORDINGLY, WE USUALLY WILL NOT CONSIDER FUNDING INDIVIDUAL SCHOLARSHIPS, OR ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGETS, OR BUILDING FUNDS THAT HAVE BROAD COMMUNITY SUPPORT. GRANTS HAVE BEEN CONCENTRATED IN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN
Restrictions
SEE STATEMENT
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $6K | $125K | $221 | 4 |
| 2017 | $6K | $118K | $209 | 4 |
| 2018 | $6K | $111K | $473 | 4 |
| 2019 | N/A | $106K | $588 | N/A |
| 2020 | $5K | $101K | $193 | 4 |
| 2021 | $5K | $95K | $63 | 4 |
| 2022 | $4K | $91K | $239 | 4 |
| 2023 | $4K | $88K | $903 | 3 |
| 2024 | $4K | $83K | $832 | 3 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 30 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$1K
Median
$1K
Average
$1K
75th Pctl
$2K
Maximum
$2K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| JAMES JENSEN | TREASURER | — |
| PATRICIA VERHAGE | SEC | — |
| THOMAS W JENSEN | PRESIDENT | — |
| KEITH C JENSEN | VP | — |
Grants Awarded (30 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CORNER HEALTH CENTER | YPSILANTI, MI | $2,000 | HEALTH CARE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE | 2018 |
| ANN ARBOR SUMMER FESTIVAL | ANN ARBOR, MI | $2,000 | SUPPORT FESTIVAL OF ARTS | 2017 |
| ANN ARBOR SUMMER FESTIVAL | ANN ARBOR, MI | $2,000 | SUPPORT FESTIVAL OF ARTS | 2018 |
| GARRETT'S SPACE | YPSILANTI, MI | $2,000 | MENTAL HEALTH CARE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE | 2023 |
| GARRETT'S SPACE | YPSILANTI, MI | $2,000 | MENTAL HEALTH CARE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE | 2024 |
| THE CORNER HEALTH CENTER | YPSILANTI, MI | $2,000 | HEALTH CARE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE | 2016 |
| HOLY CROSS CHILDREN'S SERVICES | CLINTON, MI | $2,000 | HUMAN SERVICES FOR CHILDREN | 2016 |
| PEACE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER | ANN ARBOR, MI | $2,000 | HELPS SELF-SUFFICIENCY FOR FAMILIES | 2021 |
| THE CORNER HEALTH CENTER | YPSILANTI, MI | $2,000 | HEALTH CARE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE | 2017 |
| THE CORNER HEALTH CENTER | YPSILANTI, MI | $1,500 | HEALTH CARE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE | 2020 |
| HOLY CROSS CHILDREN'S SERVICES | CLINTON, MI | $1,500 | HUMAN SERVICES FOR CHILDREN | 2018 |
| HOLY CROSS CHILDREN'S SERVICES | CLINTON, MI | $1,500 | HUMAN SERVICES FOR CHILDREN | 2020 |
| PEACE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER | ANN ARBOR, MI | $1,000 | HELPS SELF-SUFFICIENCY FOR FAMILIES | 2023 |
| ANN ARBOR SUMMER FESTIVAL | ANN ARBOR, MI | $1,000 | SUPPORT FESTIVAL OF ARTS | 2024 |
| PEACE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER | ANN ARBOR, MI | $1,000 | HELPS SELF-SUFFICIENCY FOR FAMILIES | 2024 |
| ANN ARBOR SUMMER FESTIVAL | ANN ARBOR, MI | $1,000 | SUPPORT FESTIVAL OF ARTS | 2016 |
| MICHIGAN THEATER FOUNDATION | ANN ARBOR, MI | $1,000 | SUPPORT ARTS TO THE COMMUNITY | 2016 |
| HOLY CROSS CHILDREN'S SERVICES | CLINTON, MI | $1,000 | HUMAN SERVICES FOR CHILDREN | 2017 |
| MICHIGAN THEATER FOUNDATION | ANN ARBOR, MI | $1,000 | SUPPORT ARTS TO THE COMMUNITY | 2017 |
| CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY | ANN ARBOR, MI | $1,000 | SUPPORT ARTS TO THE COMMUNITY | 2018 |
| ANN ARBOR SUMMER FESTIVAL | ANN ARBOR, MI | $1,000 | SUPPORT FESTIVAL OF ARTS | 2020 |
| ALPHA HOUSE | ANN ARBOR, MI | $1,000 | SHELTER AND FOOD FOR FAMILIES | 2020 |
| THE CORNER HEALTH CENTER | YPSILANTI, MI | $1,000 | HEALTH CARE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE | 2021 |
| ANN ARBOR SUMMER FESTIVAL | ANN ARBOR, MI | $1,000 | SUPPORT FESTIVAL OF ARTS | 2021 |
| ALPHA HOUSE | ANN ARBOR, MI | $1,000 | SHELTER AND FOOD FOR FAMILIES | 2021 |