The Jasada Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Jasada Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $64,200 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $10,000. 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$64,200
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$521,481
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $64,200 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $62,200 | 22 | $536,259 |
| 2024 | $64,200 | 22 | $517,349 |
| 2025 | $64,200 | 22 | $521,481 |
How to apply
The Jasada 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 The Jasada Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 13 | $26,700 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $12,500 |
| New York | 2 | $12,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Chinese Children Adoption International | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Feeding America | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Old Globe Theatre | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Theatre & Arts Foundation of San Diego County | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Trustees of the Smith College | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Jewish Family Service of San Diego | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Meals-On-Wheels Greater San Diego Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Reality Changers | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Diversionary Theatre Productions Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| KPBS San Diego | General & Unrestricted | $1,200 |
| Electronic Frontier Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| San Diego Humane Society and S P C A | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| San Diego Womens Chorus | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| SCDR Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Trevor Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Trustees of the Smith College | Class of 1988 Scholarship Fund | $1,000 |
| Wee Companions | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Samantha H Goldstein
- David Newman
Questions people ask
Does The Jasada Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Jasada Foundation give?
$64,200 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Jasada Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Samantha H Goldstein (Pres, Dir) and David Newman (Dir, Sec, Treas).
What does The Jasada Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, food and hunger and education.