JSLH Foundation
Preselected recipients only
JSLH Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.8 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $629,904. 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$1.8 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$629,904
- Assets$246,014
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was down from $4.5 million the year before.
60% 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 | $4.5 million | 10 | $907,906 |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 10 | $246,014 |
How to apply
JSLH 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 JSLH Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Vermont. It also paid $755,857 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 1 | $500,000 |
| California | 6 | $212,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chancellor Masters and Scholars of the University of Oxford | General support | $629,904 |
| President and Fellows of Middlebury College | General support | $500,000 |
| Lipstick Angels Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| Compagnie Wang and Ramirez - Clash 66 | General support | $75,953 |
| La Sira | General support | $50,000 |
| Rawdance | General support | $50,000 |
| Artogether | General support | $25,000 |
| San Francisco Museum of Modern Art | General support | $25,000 |
| San Francisco Girls Chorus Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| The Living Earth Show | General support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Julie Halley
- Sebastien Lepinard
- Jill Kauffman Johnson
Questions people ask
Does JSLH Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does JSLH Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs JSLH Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Julie Halley (President/Treasurer/Director), Sebastien Lepinard (Vice President/Director) and Jill Kauffman Johnson (Secretary/Managing Director/Director).
What does JSLH Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and arts and culture.