Private foundation · EIN 20-5655738 · Irvine, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Je Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $1.7M total, median $25K. 79% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
14
$1.7M
Median grant
$25K
Stays in CA
79%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$31M

Grants paid in 2024

14 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Donors Trust IncAlexandria, VATo assist in the support of liberty through limited government, personal responsibility and free enterprise.$1.4M
Orange County Music and Dance IncIrvine, CAAssist with an initiative to provide music programs to veterans and health care workers to promote wellness and well-being.$75K
Riverside Cty Deputy Sheriff ReliefRiverside, CAAssist families of deputy sheriffs and other law enforcement and public safety officers who have been killed, injured or other crisis situa…$50K
Alzheimer's Disease Research FoundaWellesley Hills, MAResearch support to find a cure for alzheimer's disease.$25K
Alzheimers Family Services CenterHuntington Beach, CASupport to a family services center providing care and daily activities to alzheimers patients.$25K
Blind Childrens Learning Center ofSanta Ana, CAAssist with educational and health programs for blind and handicapped children.$25K
Tragedy Assistance Program for SurvArlington, VAAssist with care and survivor support services for families of amercican service members killed in the line of duty.$25K
Let Them BreatheCarlsbad, CAAssist with the defense of childrens rights and freedoms.$25K
Families ForwardIrvine, CAAssist with providing access to housing and resources to prevent and end family homelessness.$25K
Orangewood FoundationSanta Ana, CAAssist with programs to develop stable healthy families and self-sufficient adults in our communities.$25K
Share Ourselves CorporationCosta Mesa, CAAssist with offering medical, dental, behavoral, and social services to those in need in orange county, ca.$25K
Orange County CoastkeeperCosta Mesa, CAAssist in protecting swimmable, drinkable, fishable water and promote watershed resilience throughout the coast of orange county, ca.$10K
Riding Emphasizing Indiv NeedsstrenBonsall, CAAssist with providing therapeutic horsemanship to disabled individuals in southern ca.$10K
Camp Kesem NationalCovina, CAAssist with providing lasting programs to children of parents dealing with cancer.$10K

By state: Virginia 2 · California 11 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Je Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Irvine, California, administered in care of Lee Harris, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Je Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Je Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.7M across 14 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Je Foundation give?

Virginia (2 grants), California (11 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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