Jenkins Foundation
The Jenkins Foundation is a grantmaking foundation whose mission is to improve the health of Greater Richmond. Established in August 1995, the Foundation is committed to expanding access to community-based services through programs and organizations that have the potential to make a significant impact on the quality of health, especially for our youth.
Grant Priorities
The Jenkins Foundation targets three areas of need:
- Expanding access to health care services for the uninsured and underserved;
- Substance abuse prevention services that promote healthy lifestyles and increase availability of services;
- Violence prevention services that promote safe and healthy environments for children and their families and work toward the elimination of violence in our communities;
In addition, the Foundation is committed to the long-term viability of the organizations it supports, and will consider capacity building grants that strengthen an agencies’ ability to better serve its clients. The Foundation will also consider a limited number of proposals outside the above stated focus areas.
Eligibility
Proposals will be accepted from charitable organizations, which serve the residents of the City of Richmond and the counties of Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico, Goochland, and Powhatan.
Size of Awards
Generally, grants of up to $50,000 will be awarded. The Foundation will also identify a limited number of projects for greater funding.