JC Flowers Foundation
Preselected recipients only
JC Flowers Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.4 million in 11 grants; the typical grant was $201,577 and the largest $660,538. 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$2.4 million
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$201,577
- Largest grant$660,538
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.5 million the year before.
36% 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 | $3.5 million | 10 | $237,824 |
| 2024 | $2.4 million | 11 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
JC Flowers 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What JC Flowers Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New Jersey. It also paid $2.3 million in 8 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 1 | $117,000 |
| New York | 2 | $5,718 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Diocese of Lusaka | To strengthen malaria control | $660,538 |
| Diocese of Namibia | To strengthen malaria control | $396,700 |
| Diocese of Matabeleland | To strengthen malaria control | $318,500 |
| Anglican Missionary Diocese of Center and South of Angola | To strengthen malaria control | $308,148 |
| Methodist Church in Zimbabwe Harare East District | To strengthen malaria control | $208,231 |
| Diocese of Harare | To strenghten malaria control | $201,577 |
| The Lambeth Trust | To support the priorities of the archbishop of canterbury | $190,009 |
| Kasparov Chess Foundation | To support the children's chess program in zambia and zimbabwe | $117,000 |
| Anglican Missionary Diocese of Tete | To strengthen malaria control | $21,035 |
| Exodus Transitional Community Inc | To support holistic reentry services | $5,000 |
| Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison | To support higher education in prison | $718 |
Officers and trustees
- J Christopher Flowers
- Amanda Paret
- Anne W Flowers
- Rebecca Vander Meulen
Questions people ask
Does JC Flowers Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does JC Flowers Foundation give?
$2.4 million in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $201,577.
Who runs JC Flowers Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists J Christopher Flowers (President), Amanda Paret (Treasurer/Secretary), Anne W Flowers (Trustee) and Rebecca Vander Meulen (Executive Director).
What does JC Flowers Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international and faith communities.