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The Jada Foundation

Preselected recipients only Oklahoma City, Oklahoma · EIN 260602878

The Jada Foundation is a private foundation in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In tax year 2024 it gave $6,541 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $300 and the largest $2,131. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $8,400 the year before.

18% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$8,40022$3,070
2024$6,54111$0

How to apply

The Jada 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Jada Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Oklahoma.

StateGrantsAmount
Oklahoma9$6,091
Arizona1$350
Illinois1$100

Grants paid in 2024

All 11 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Oklahoma City, OK
Religious$2,131
Catholic Charities
Oklahoma City, OK
Religious$1,200
Ok Single Parent Scholarship Program
Oklahoma City, OK
Charitable$1,000
The Recovery Center
Oklahoma City, OK
Charitable$1,000
St Patrick Catholic Community
Scottsdale, AZ
Religious$350
A Chance to Change
Oklahoma City, OK
Charitable$300
Mesta Park
Oklahoma City, OK
Charitable$160
University of Oklahoma Foundation
Norman, OK
Education$150
Oeta
Oklahoma City, OK
Charitable$100
Obama Foundation
Chicago, IL
Charitable$100
World Neighbors
Oklahoma City, OK
Charitable$50

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Jada Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Jada Foundation give?

$6,541 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $300.

Who runs The Jada Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists David Edmonds (Trustee) and Jane Edmonds (Trustee).

What does The Jada Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.

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