JJJ Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
JJJ Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Stamford, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.7 million in 37 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $283,754. 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$1.7 million
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$283,754
- Assets$41.0 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.1 million the year before.
19% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.1 million | 37 | $37.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 37 | $41.0 million |
How to apply
JJJ Charitable 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.
What JJJ Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to New York. It also paid $374,569 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $484,000 |
| New Jersey | 4 | $270,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $156,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $110,000 |
| Connecticut | 5 | $106,750 |
| Virginia | 3 | $85,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $70,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $20,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $15,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Injaz | Operational | $283,754 |
| The Lawrenceville School | Operational | $200,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Operational | $200,000 |
| Turquoise Mountain Foundation | Operational | $150,000 |
| American University of Cairo Lazord Fellowship Program | Operational | $135,000 |
| Creating Hope | Operational | $110,000 |
| Fresh Air Fund | Operational | $110,000 |
| Association Union Des Tunisiens | Operational | $90,815 |
| Lazord Foundation | Operational | $60,000 |
| Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation | Operational | $50,000 |
| Connecticut Coalition for Achievement Now | Operational | $50,000 |
| The Witherspoon Institute | Operational | $40,000 |
| First Church of Round Hill | Operational | $30,000 |
| Atlas Network | Operational | $25,000 |
| Princeton University | Operational | $25,000 |
| Convent of the Sacred Heart School | Operational | $23,000 |
| American Friends of Nesivos Ahron | Op | $20,000 |
| Care | Operational | $15,000 |
| The Special Forces Charitable Trust | Operational | $15,000 |
| Chances for Children | Operational | $10,000 |
| House of Speakeasy Foundation | Operational | $10,000 |
| Third Option Foundation | Operational | $10,000 |
| The Havens Relief Fund Society | Operational | $8,000 |
| Friends of the National World War II Memorial | Operational | $6,000 |
| Boston University | Operational | $5,000 |
| Bryn Mawr College | Operational | $5,000 |
| Cancer Research Institute | Operational | $5,000 |
| Civic Story | Operational | $5,000 |
| Clarion Music Society | Operational | $5,000 |
| Population Council in New York City | Operational | $5,000 |
| San Benito Agricultural Land Trust | Operational | $5,000 |
| St John's Church | Operational | $5,000 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic | Operational | $5,000 |
| Greenwich Hospital Foundation | Operational | $3,000 |
| Baltimore Center Stage | Operational | $2,500 |
| Walsh Park Benevolent Corp | Operational | $1,000 |
| One Tough Cookie Inc | Operational | $750 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeanet H Irwin
- John N Irwin III
- Anna M I Manice
- Genevieve T Irwin
- Laura Selzter
Questions people ask
Does JJJ Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does JJJ Charitable Foundation give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2024, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs JJJ Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeanet H Irwin (President), John N Irwin III (Director), Anna M I Manice (Director) and Genevieve T Irwin (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does JJJ Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and environment and conservation.