Irving & Eleanor Jaffe Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Irving & Eleanor Jaffe Foundation Inc is a private foundation in San Diego, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $350,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$350,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$7.6 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was down from $6.2 million the year before.
100% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $9.3 million | 14 | $14.5 million |
| 2023 | $6.2 million | 3 | $8.3 million |
| 2024 | $350,000 | 7 | $7.6 million |
How to apply
Irving & Eleanor Jaffe Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Irving & Eleanor Jaffe Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $225,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $100,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jed Ian Taxel Foundation | Rare cancer research | $100,000 |
| The Contemporary Jewish Museum | Arts and culture | $50,000 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council of San Francisco Marine & Peninsula | Jewish community affairs | $50,000 |
| Jewish Community Federation of S F Marin Peninsula & Sonoma Counties | Jewish community education | $50,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Community welfare | $50,000 |
| Church of Inner Mystery | Religious | $25,000 |
| SDG Impact Fund Inc | United nation's sustainable development goals | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brent Gastineau
- Jack Jaffe
- Ann Jaffe
- Richard Jaffe
Questions people ask
Does Irving & Eleanor Jaffe Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Irving & Eleanor Jaffe Foundation Inc give?
$350,000 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Irving & Eleanor Jaffe Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Brent Gastineau (Treasurer), Jack Jaffe (Vice President), Ann Jaffe (Secretary) and Richard Jaffe (President).
What does Irving & Eleanor Jaffe Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and environment and conservation.