Private foundation · EIN 20-5940739 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Jordan Family Foundation Inc

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: 9 grants paid, $1.5M total, median $50K. 22% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
9
$1.5M
Median grant
$50K
Stays in WI
22%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$21M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Red CrossWashington, DCProvide support to those in need$603K
CareChicago, ILEnd poverty$550K
Medecins Sans FrontieresNew York, NYProvide medical support$100K
University of Wisconsin FoundationMadison, WI$10,000 to scholarships; remaining is general suppport for education.$60K
Atlanta Community Food ProgramAtlanta, GAFood programs for needy families$50K
Feeding AmericaAppleton, WIFood programs for needy families$50K
Prostate Cancer FoundationSanta Monica, CAProstate cancer research$50K
Harry Chapin Food BankFort Myers, FLFood programs for needy families$25K
National Urban LeagueNew York, NYSupport of underserved urban residents$25K

By state: District of Columbia 1 · Illinois 1 · New York 2 · Wisconsin 2 · Georgia 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Jordan Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, administered in care of G & K Wisconsin Services LLC, tax-exempt since 2008. 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 Jordan Family Foundation Inc 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 Jordan Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.5M across 9 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Jordan Family Foundation Inc give?

District of Columbia (1 grants), Illinois (1 grants), New York (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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