Private foundation · EIN 87-3976031 · Westlake Vlg, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Jace 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: 6 grants paid, $259K total, median $3,755. 50% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$259K
Median grant
$3,755
Stays in CA
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
American University of ArmeniaGlendale, CAResearch innovation grant program$144K
American University of ArmeniaGlendale, CAResearch innovation grant program$106K
National Assoc of ArmenianBelmont, MAGeneral support$5,010
Women's Support Center - ArmeniaChatham, NJGeneral support$2,500
Japanese American National MuseumLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$1,050
Max FoundationSeattle, WAGeneral support$267

By state: California 3 · Massachusetts 1 · New Jersey 1 · Washington 1

About this foundation

Jace Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Westlake Vlg, California, administered in care of David Essayan, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Jace 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 Jace Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $259K across 6 grants, a median of $3,755.

Where does Jace Foundation give?

California (3 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), New Jersey (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

More foundations near Westlake Vlg that accept applications

All in California
FoundationBased inGrants paidMedian grantAccepts applicationsAssets
Conrad N Hilton Foundationsince 1990 Westlake Vlg, CA $288M1,339 grants · 2024 $76KYes $7.1B
Connecting Kids Heart 2 Heart Foundationsince 2002 Westlake Vlg, CA $1.1M52 grants · 2024 $100Yes $14M
Livingston Memorial Foundationsince 1976 Westlake Vlg, CA $525K19 grants · 2025 $7,500Yes $10M
Leon S Peters Foundationsince 1961 Westlake Vlg, CA $1.8M40 grants · 2024 $15KYes $6.2M
Email me matching grants