Jla Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jla Foundation is a private foundation in Sparks, Nevada. In tax year 2024 it gave $12,465 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$12,465
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$634,755
- New grantees86%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1,950 the year before.
86% 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 | $1,950 | 4 | $179,037 |
| 2024 | $12,465 | 9 | $634,755 |
How to apply
Jla 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 Jla Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $8,200 |
| Nevada | 4 | $4,265 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Coral Tree Education Foundation | to empower and nurture a generation of educated and compassionate young Cambodians | $5,000 |
| Reno Philharmonic Orchestra | Financial support | $2,050 |
| Individual | Financial support | $2,000 |
| Asian Inc | Education, help minority owned business | $1,000 |
| Angel Island Immigrant Station Foun | AIISF shares stores and persnal journey of Immigrants through education initiatives and public programs | $1,000 |
| THE 100 Club | FOR Police Officers and their family who were killed in the line of duty | $700 |
| Art in Action | Financial support | $500 |
| Individual | using media toeducate, inspire, entertain, and express a diversity of prospectives | $150 |
| Nevada Meuseum of Art | Through innovative programming and scholarship, theMuseumprovides the opportunity for people of all ages to encounter, engage, and enjoy a diversity ofartexperiences | $65 |
Officers and trustees
- Jonathan Leong
- Yunji Leong
Questions people ask
Does Jla Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jla Foundation give?
$12,465 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Jla Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jonathan Leong (President) and Yunji Leong (Vice President).
What does Jla Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.