The Jain Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Jain Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.4 million in 23 grants; the typical grant was $121,329 and the largest $600,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.4 million
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$121,329
- Largest grant$600,000
- Assets$93.1 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.3 million the year before.
13% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $2.7 million | 22 | $52.3 million |
| 2023 | $3.3 million | 24 | $79.1 million |
| 2024 | $3.4 million | 23 | $93.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Laura Rufibach 9706 4th Ave NE Ste 101, Seattle, WA 98115 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (425) 882-1492, lrufibach@jain-foundation.org |
| What to submit | See foundation website jain-foundation.org |
| Deadlines | There are no submission deadlines. |
| Restrictions | The explicit goal of the jain foundation is to expedite development of a treatment or cure for LGMD2B/miyoshi. Any proposed project that does not have application to this disease will not be considered. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Jain Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York. It also paid $716,109 in 9 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $1.1 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $331,844 |
| Maryland | 1 | $300,452 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $248,073 |
| Utah | 1 | $168,915 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $143,266 |
| Missouri | 1 | $132,035 |
| Texas | 1 | $117,975 |
| California | 1 | $99,561 |
| Ohio | 1 | $87,610 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Project 8P Foundation | Scientific research grant | $600,000 |
| Mass Inst of Tech Dr Guarente | Scientific research grant | $331,844 |
| Univ of Maryland Dr Bloch | Scientic research grant | $300,452 |
| Duke Univ Dr Bursac | Scientific research grant | $248,073 |
| Ny University Dr Kang | Scientific research grant | $200,000 |
| Brigham Young Univ Dr van Ry | Scientific research grant | $168,915 |
| La Trobe Univ Dr Murphy | Scientific research grant | $155,894 |
| Weill Cornell Medical Center Dr Gri | Scientific research grant | $150,000 |
| Childrens Research Institute Dr Jai | Scientific research grant | $143,266 |
| Washington Univ Dr Weihl | Scientific research grant | $132,035 |
| Univ of British Columbia Dr Bernatc | Scientific research grant | $129,295 |
| Univ of Queensland Dr Launikonis | Scientific research grant | $121,329 |
| Texas Tech Univ Dr Bryan Sutton | Scientific research grant | $117,975 |
| Newcastle Univ Dr Manera | Scientific research grant | $106,575 |
| The Univ of Melbourne Dr Watt | Scientific research grant | $101,132 |
| Sanford Burnham Prebys Inst Dr Puri | Scientific research grant | $99,561 |
| University of Rochester Dr Anderson | Scientific research grant | $95,705 |
| Ohio State Univ Dr Weisleder | Scientific research grant | $87,610 |
| Rockefeller Univ Dr Chait Dr Rout | Scientific research grant | $45,320 |
| Laval Univ Dr Tremblay | Scientific research grant | $28,315 |
| Camdnd Dr Gaitonde Dr Dastur | Scientific research grant | $27,648 |
| San Camillo Irccs Dr Barresi | Scientific research grant | $23,785 |
| Universidad Mayor Dr Cardenas | Scientific research grant | $22,136 |
Officers and trustees
- Ajit Jain
- Indrima Jain
- Ashkay Jain
- Doug Albrecht PHD
- Laura Rufibach
Questions people ask
Does The Jain Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are no submission deadlines..
How much does The Jain Foundation Inc give?
$3.4 million in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $121,329.
Who runs The Jain Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Ajit Jain (Director), Indrima Jain (Director), Ashkay Jain (Ceo) and Doug Albrecht PHD (Co-President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Jain Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, international and education.