JI Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
JI Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $426,000 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $90,000. 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$426,000
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$90,000
- Assets$10.9 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was down from $447,000 the year before.
11% of its 2024 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 | $447,000 | 26 | $9.5 million |
| 2024 | $426,000 | 28 | $10.9 million |
How to apply
JI Foundation Inc 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 JI Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 6 | $175,000 |
| New York | 12 | $109,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $90,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $15,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center Stage Theater | Capital campaign and annual fund | $90,000 |
| Friends of WWII Memorial Foundation | General charitable purposes | $80,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association | General charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| St Lawrence University | General charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| Fund for Johns Hopkins Medicine | Dr. Shen's research | $25,000 |
| GBMC Foundation | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Brick Presybterian Church | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| National Aquarium | Annual giving | $20,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Real Partners Uganda Inc | Grant | $10,000 |
| Uncf | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Victor Wooten's Center for Music and Nature | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Peabody Conservatory | Annual giving | $10,000 |
| 564 Park Avenue Preservation Foundation | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| American Museum of Natural History | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Bring Change 2 Mind | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Hamilton College | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Howard Hospital Foundation | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Lawrenceville School | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Fund | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Camp Fire USA 1st Texas Council Fund | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Lambda Legal | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| New York Botanical Garden | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| The Hetrick Martin Institute | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| US Ski and Snowboard Foundation | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jane WI Droppa
- Larry D Droppa
- Michael S Arlein
- Katherine Droppa
- Jack Droppa
- Daniel Watson Droppa
Questions people ask
Does JI Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does JI Foundation Inc give?
$426,000 in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs JI Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Jane WI Droppa (President), Larry D Droppa (Vice-President/Trustee), Michael S Arlein (Secretary/Asst Treasurer) and Katherine Droppa (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does JI Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.