The Jordan Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Jordan Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $584,020 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $6,010 and the largest $105,000. 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$584,020
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$6,010
- Largest grant$105,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was up from $477,150 the year before.
47% of its 2025 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 | $356,200 | 21 | $385,323 |
| 2024 | $477,150 | 25 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $584,020 | 30 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
The Jordan Family 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 Jordan Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 25 | $404,020 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $130,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $25,000 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 50CAN Inc | General charitable contribution | $105,000 |
| The Urban Assembly Inc | General charitable contribution | $85,000 |
| Educators for Excellence | General charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Comp Sci High | General charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Dream Charter School | General charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Education Trust | General charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Reading Partners | General charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| The Leadership Academy | General charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics | General charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Community Mindfulness Project | General charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Chalkbeat Inc | General charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Business Capacity Development Alliance Inc | General charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Bronx Defenders | General charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Individual | Education grant | $7,500 |
| Individual | Education grant | $6,020 |
| Individual | Education grant | $6,000 |
| Individual | Education grant | $6,000 |
| Individual | Education grant | $6,000 |
| Individual | Education grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Education grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Education grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Education grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Education grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Education grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Education grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Education grant | $5,000 |
| Five Ducks Foundation Inc | General charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Individual | Education grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Education grant | $5,000 |
| Dreamyard | General charitable contribution | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kristin Kearns-Jordan
- Kevin Jordan
Questions people ask
Does The Jordan Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Jordan Family Foundation give?
$584,020 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $6,010.
Who runs The Jordan Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kristin Kearns-Jordan (President, Secretary & Director) and Kevin Jordan (Treasurer & Director).
What does The Jordan Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.