Jaffe Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jaffe Foundation is a private foundation in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 8 grants; the typical grant was $57,048 and the largest $750,623. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$57,048
- Largest grant$750,623
- Assets$44.2 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $672,519 the year before.
25% 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 | $672,519 | 9 | $17.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 8 | $44.2 million |
How to apply
Jaffe 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 Jaffe Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 1 | $750,623 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $200,317 |
| California | 1 | $100,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $63,133 |
| Ohio | 1 | $50,964 |
| Florida | 1 | $48,020 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Teaching Lab | General support | $750,623 |
| Friends Center for Children | General support | $100,000 |
| Paloma Learning Inc | This Grant serves to cover costs related to investigating the efficacy of Paloma Learning in Title I schools, as outlined in the attached documentation. | $100,000 |
| Rutgers The State University | General support | $63,133 |
| Kent State University | General support | $50,964 |
| Guilford Foundation | General support | $50,317 |
| Women's Health Research at Yale | General support | $50,000 |
| University of Florida Foundation | General support | $48,020 |
Officers and trustees
- David M Jaffe
- Douglas Jaffe
- Kristin Heavey
Questions people ask
Does Jaffe Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jaffe Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $57,048.
Who runs Jaffe Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David M Jaffe (Treasurer/Secretary), Douglas Jaffe (President) and Kristin Heavey (Director).
What does Jaffe Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.