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Jams Foundation is a private corporation based in IRVINE, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2002. It holds total assets of $1.3M. Annual income is reported at $1.3M. Total assets have grown from $1.1M in 2011 to $1.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 15 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of human services. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Georgia and New York. According to available records, Jams Foundation has made 62 grants totaling $1.9M, with a median grant of $11K. Annual giving has grown from $698K in 2021 to $1.2M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $4K to $227K, with an average award of $31K. The foundation has supported 21 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Kentucky, Ohio, which account for 40% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$23K
Average Grant
$54K
Largest Grant
$225K
Based on 11 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Jams Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of human services. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 62 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, KY, OH.
Jams Foundation has distributed a total of $1.9M across 62 grants. The median grant size is $11K, with an average of $31K. Individual grants have ranged from $4K to $227K.
Jams Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Jams Foundation is headquartered in IRVINE, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Brandon | MANAGING DIRECTOR & BOARD MEMBER | $86K | $0 | $86K |
| Larry Mills | BOARD SECRETARY & MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gary Birnberg | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nate Brooks | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael Lewis | BOARD CHAIR & MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lisbeth Bulmash | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Bruce Friedman | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Chris Poole | BOARD PRESIDENT & MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Cecilia Morgan | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robin Gise | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Patrick Mahoney | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Monica Bowen | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Deirdre Mccarthy Gallagher | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Eric Van Loon | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ann Kough | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
62
Total Giving
$1.9M
Average Grant
$31K
Median Grant
$11K
Unique Recipients
21
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weinstein Fellowship ProgramPROGRAM FOR ADVANCE DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN COUNTRIES OUTSIDE THE US | Irvine, CA | $227K | 2022 |
| National Assoc For Community MediationTRACK 9, YR 1, PHASE 1 - RE-IMAGINING COMMUNITY SAFETY | Louisville, KY | $50K | 2022 |
| Center For Conflict ResolutionPHASE 1 - COMMUNITY-POLICE MEDIATION PILOT PROGRAM CPD | Chicago, IL | $45K | 2022 |
| Center For Court InnovationYEAR 1, PHASE 1 DISTRIBUTION GRANT AGREEMENT 9/12/22 | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Magnolia EducationalYEAR 1, PHASE 1 DISTRIBUTION GRANT AGREEMENT 8/30/22 | Los Angeles, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Alliance For Peacebuilding2022 WARREN KNIGHT AWARD | Washington, DC | $25K | 2022 |
| Association For Conflict ResolutionPHASE 1, 2022 ADMIN FEE - STUDENT/YOUTH INITIATIVES | Columbus, GA | $11K | 2022 |
| Mediation Center Of The Coastal EmpireYEAR 1, PHASE 2 "AMBASSADORS OF PEACE PROGRAM" | Savannah, GA | $10K | 2022 |
| Harris County Department Of EducationYEAR 1, PHASE 2, "CSSS - #ROLLINGWITHRESTORATIVE" | Houston, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Kids First Law CenterYEAR 2, PHASE 1, "YOUTH PEACE PROJECT" | Cedar Rapids, IA | $10K | 2022 |
| Temple UniversityYR 1, PHASE 2 - "YOUTH CONFLICT PROGRAM" | Philadelphia, PA | $10K | 2022 |
| Resolution Systems InstitutePHASE 3, ODR IMPROVE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR FAMILIES | Chicago, IL | $4K | 2022 |
| Ohio State University FoundationSUPPORT OF THE DIVIDED COMMUNITY PROJECT | Columbus, OH | $225K | 2021 |
| National Association For Community MediationSUPPORT OF THE PRISONER RE-ENTRY, YOUNG ADULTS, AND STRENGTENING COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS PROJECTS | Louisville, KY | $165K | 2021 |