JRBF Foundation
Preselected recipients only
JRBF Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $89,700 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$89,700
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $72,200 the year before.
36% of its 2025 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 | $40,000 | 5 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $72,200 | 11 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $89,700 | 12 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
JRBF 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 JRBF Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 6 | $40,000 |
| California | 3 | $23,700 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $12,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Seattle Education Coalition | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Resilience Relief & Recovery Reach Inc | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Every Org | Microsolidarity fund | $10,200 |
| Opportunity Dekalb Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Every Org | Buckminster Fuller Institute and The BioFi Project - Bioregional finance for planetary regeneration | $8,500 |
| Cascadia PTA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Comcode | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Friends of Ingraham High School | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Friends of Salmon Bay | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Inquiring Systems Inc | Denizen fund | $5,000 |
| North Beach Elementary PTA Seattle Council 6 15 25 | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Iam Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James Baker
Questions people ask
Does JRBF Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does JRBF Foundation give?
$89,700 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs JRBF Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James Baker (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas).
What does JRBF Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.