Jensen Rasmussen Foundation
The Jensen Rasmussen Foundation website (jensen-rasmussen.org) states the foundation continues the philanthropic tradition of Darol B. Rasmussen and Thora Jensen Rasmussen and supports human health and welfare, youth education, natural resource preservation, outdoor recreation, and the advancement of women. The foundation is a private 501(c)(3) based in Cameron Park, CA (EIN 46-4751667 as listed in public filings).
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid‑sized nonprofits aligned with the foundation’s stated priorities (human health and welfare, youth education, natural resource preservation, outdoor recreation, and advancement of women), typically seeking modest grants in the $1k–$8k range and often based in California.
Good Fit
- • Programs clearly aligned with the foundation’s mission areas (health/welfare, education, environment, women).
- • Local or regional presence in California or visible California operations.
- • Fundraising or program-specific asks in the typical $1k–$8k range.
- • Existing relationship, referral, or visibility to foundation directors or their network.
Geography
Grants appear in multiple states (including CA, DC, and NY) but the majority of dollars are concentrated in California (about 69% in 2024), indicating a regional/state focus with some out‑of‑state giving.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows seven distinct recipients and the three‑year history includes multiple different grantees and several new recipients, which points to a moderately diverse recipient set rather than a single beneficiary‑focused vehicle.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new grantees exists (four new recipients in 2024), but the foundation’s public materials and filing metadata indicate it funds only preselected applicants, so an unfamiliar organization without a referral or relationship is unlikely to gain entry via a public application.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
