Tigger & Irving Jensen Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting charitable causes. Its mission focuses on enhancing community welfare through contributions to various charitable organizations, including those involved in arts and culture. The foundation primarily serves local initiatives, demonstrating a preference for supporting religious, charitable, and civic organizations. While it is based in Iowa, its funding activities reflect a commitment to community service and cultural enrichment.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small, local Iowa-based religious, civic, or community nonprofit seeking modest project or program support under $10K with a clear local connection.
Good Fit
- • Organization is located in Iowa or serves the foundation's local community.
- • Project budget is modest (typically in the low thousands).
- • Purpose aligns with local religious, civic, community service, or arts activities.
- • Ability to submit a mailed application and attach supporting documents.
- • Existing local reputation or referral from community leaders.
Geography
Observed grants in 2022–2023 were 100% in Iowa and the foundation is filed in IA, indicating a narrowly local geographic footprint.
Recipient Variety
Observed giving was small in scale and went to a very small set of independent local recipients (two organizations in 2022 and one in 2023), so the recipient base is limited.
New Applicants
Direct turnover evidence is limited in the filings, but a visible application route exists (rolling submissions, a mailed contact, and instructions referenced), making it plausible that new local applicants can be considered even though selections appear discretionary and small-scale.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
