Private foundation · EIN 26-1612396 · Twinsburg, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Jks Family 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $76K total, median $5,000. 36% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$76K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in OH
36%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Vincent-St Mary High SchoolAkron, OHProgram and operational support$25K
United Way of Summit CountyAkron, OHCommunity support$10K
Archbishop Hoban High SchoolAkron, OHScholarship funds$5,000
Kovler Diabetes CenterChicago, ILProgram support$5,000
Rshm Life CenterSleepy Hollow, NYProgram support$5,000
Sharing Connections Furniture BankDowners Grove, ILSupport of needy$5,000
Stella Maris Catholic ChurchSullivans Island, SCProgram support$5,000
SwagAkron, OHProgram support$5,000
The Children's VillageDobbs Ferry, NYProgram support$5,000
Foundation for Angelman Syndrome TherapeuticsAustin, TXProgram support$5,000
Special OlympicsWashington, DCProgram support$1,000

By state: Ohio 4 · Illinois 2 · New York 2 · South Carolina 1 · Texas 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Jks Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Twinsburg, Ohio, administered in care of Stuart M Horwitz, 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 Jks Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Jks Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $76K across 11 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Jks Family Foundation give?

Ohio (4 grants), Illinois (2 grants), New York (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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