Private foundation · EIN 42-1692014 · Scottsdale, Arizona · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Jlh 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: 28 grants paid, $795K total, median $10K. 4% of grants stayed in Arizona.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
28
$795K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in AZ
4%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Tp USAPhoenix, AZGeneral use$220K
UatxAustin, TXGeneral use$100K
Media Research CenterReston, VAGeneral use$50K
David Horowitz Freedom CenterLos Angeles, CAGeneral use$50K
Leadership InstituteArlington County, VAGeneral use$50K
State Freedom Caucus FoundationWashington, DCGeneral use$30K
Conservative Partnership InstituteWashington, DCGeneral use$30K
Heritage FoundationWashington, DCGeneral use$25K
Committee to Unleash ProsperityWashington, DCGeneral use$25K
Libre InstituteAlbuquerque, NMGeneral use$20K
Independent Women's ForumMokena, ILGeneral use$20K
Illinois Policy InsituteChicago, ILGeneral use$20K
Freedom Works FoundationWashington, DCGeneral use$20K
Grand Opportunity UnitedBoston, MAGeneral use$10K
Advocates for Faith and FreedomMurrieta, CAGeneral use$10K
Living on the EdgeSuwanee, GAGeneral use$10K
Unreported Story SocietyMarina del Rey, CAGeneral use$10K
Robert Small Legacy FoundationAlexandria, VAGeneral use$10K
Victims of Communism Memorial FoundationWashington, DCGeneral use$10K
Young Americans for Liberty FoundationAustin, TXGeneral use$10K
American Principles Project FoundationArlington, VAGeneral use$10K
Our AmericaSalt Lake City, UTGeneral use$10K
All Things PossibleFort Mill, SCGeneral use$10K
Truth for LifeChagrin Falls, OHGeneral use$10K
Real Clear Media FundNorthbrook, ILGeneral use$10K
State Financial Officers FoundationShawnee, KSGeneral use$5,000
Independent InstituteOakland, CAGeneral use$5,000
Emergent OrderAustin, TXGeneral use$5,000

By state: Arizona 1 · District of Columbia 6 · Virginia 4 · Texas 3 · California 4 · Illinois 3

About this foundation

Jlh Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Scottsdale, Arizona, administered in care of Jerry L Hayden, 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.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Jlh 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 Jlh Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $795K across 28 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Jlh Foundation give?

Arizona (1 grants), District of Columbia (6 grants), Virginia (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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