Jams Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jams Foundation is a private foundation in Irvine, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $898,500 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $14,000 and the largest $208,000. 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$898,500
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$14,000
- Largest grant$208,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2024 was up from $786,750 the year before.
65% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $786,750 | 27 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $898,500 | 29 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Jams Foundation 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Jams Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $416,000 |
| Kentucky | 7 | $217,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $62,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 5 | $40,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $40,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $25,000 |
| Nebraska | 2 | $22,500 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | $208,000 | |
| Pepperdine University | Phase 1 distribution per grant agreement 7/22/24 | $75,000 |
| Ray Corollary Initiative | Phase 1 payment per grant agreement | $62,500 |
| Community Board Program | Year 1, phase1 - cpra/opd mediation program | $60,000 |
| National Assoc for Communtiy Mediation | Zoom licenses 2024-26 | $60,000 |
| Ohio State University Foundation | Bridge initiative 2024-26 | $50,000 |
| National Assoc for Communtiy Mediation | Track 10 - year 1 / track 9 - year 2 | $40,000 |
| Community Boards | Cpra/opd mediation program | $40,000 |
| Convergence Center for Policy Resolution | Phase 1 distribution per grant agreement dated 9/16/24 | $40,000 |
| National Assoc for Communtiy Mediation | Track 11 - year 1 | $37,500 |
| Common Justice | 2024 warren knight award | $25,000 |
| National Assoc for Communtiy Mediation | Year 10, phase 2, mini-grant admin fee | $22,500 |
| National Assoc for Communtiy Mediation | 2024 program administration | $22,500 |
| National Assoc for Communtiy Mediation | Track 10,yr1, phase 2, mini-grant fund - rural | $21,000 |
| National Assoc for Communtiy Mediation | Track 9, yr 2, phase 2 - re-imagining community safety | $14,000 |
| Association for Conflict Resolution | 2024 program administration | $11,250 |
| Association for Conflict Resolution | 2023 program administration, phase 2 | $11,250 |
| Institute of World Affairs | Year 2 phase 1 distribution per grant agreement 11/14/24 | $10,000 |
| Center for Restorative Youth Justice | (acr/10) - year 1 | $10,000 |
| Creative Response to Conflict | (acr/10) - year 1 | $10,000 |
| Institute of World Affairs | (acr/10) - year 1 | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family & Children Services | (acr/10) - year 1 | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family & Children Services | Be your best self program year 2,phase 1 | $10,000 |
| National Assoc of Peer Program Prof | Phase 1 distruibution per grant agreement 11/18/24 | $10,000 |
| California State University Sacramento | Phase 1 grant funds 2023 - africa adr conf | $8,000 |
| Institute of World Affairs | Year 1, phase 3 distribution per grant agreement dated 9/7/23 | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family & Children Services | (acr/10) - year 1 | $5,000 |
| Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire | Year 2, phase 3 "ambassadors of peace program" | $5,000 |
| Center for Justice Innovation | Hillbrook peacemaking program" yr 1 phase 3 | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kim Taylor
- Nate Brooks
- Larry Mills
- David Brandon
- Michael Lewis
- Gary Birnberg
- Monica Bowen
- Lisbeth Bulmash
- Bruce Friedman
- Terry Friedman
- Deirdre McCarthy Gallagher
- Robin Gise
- Ann Kough
- Linda Miller
- Gail Tusan
Questions people ask
Does Jams Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jams Foundation give?
$898,500 in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $14,000.
Who runs Jams Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kim Taylor (Board President & Member), Nate Brooks (Treasurer), Larry Mills (Board Secretary & Member) and David Brandon (Managing Director & Board Member) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Jams Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and faith communities.