Jockey Being Family Foundation Ltd
Preselected recipients only
Jockey Being Family Foundation Ltd is a private foundation in Kenosha, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 48 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $672,390. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$672,390
- Assets$5.6 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
6% of its 2025 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 | $1.4 million | 56 | $5.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 50 | $5.9 million |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 48 | $5.6 million |
How to apply
Jockey Being Family Foundation Ltd 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 Jockey Being Family Foundation Ltd funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 1 | $672,390 |
| North Carolina | 5 | $238,000 |
| Wisconsin | 6 | $209,375 |
| Florida | 3 | $166,000 |
| Texas | 4 | $78,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $47,400 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $25,000 |
| Georgia | 8 | $24,000 |
| Michigan | 5 | $15,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Adoption Support and Education | Support to develop and perform the following programs: 2025 training for adoption competency (TAC), strengthening your family webinar series, 2025 Kids' adoption network conference (KAN), gala and golf tournament, NTI adaptation for school-based mental health professionals, National Association for TAC Trained Professionals | $672,390 |
| Creating A Family Inc | Support to develop and perform the following programs: Support group toolkit creation and marketing, Kinship Resources Support, Jockey Being Family adoption newsletter, post adoption education center, creating a family podcast support, social media campaign, and pre-natal exposure resources | $226,000 |
| Selfless Love Foundation | Dream tank and supporting sponsorships | $160,000 |
| Safe Families for Children | JBF Partner agrees to develop and perform the following programs: Kenosha expansion of JBF Partner Social Support Programs: JBF Partner performs services to create and foster social support systems for families who are under-resourced and living in social isolation. JBF funding will be used to increase JBF Partner volunteer base in Kenosha, Wisconsin to increase the amount of total family support in Kenosha. JBF funding will be used for recruiting, training, vetting, and approving host families as more particularly described in Exhibit B hereto and to support hosted events. The JBF funding herein shall allow JBF Partner to continue to onboard new host families and to support hosting events in 2025. The JBF funding herein shall allow JBF Partner to continue to onboard new host families and to support hosting events in 2025. | $65,000 |
| Alliance Family Services | Alliance Women's Clinic | $56,000 |
| Styles 4 Kidz | Two (2) 90 minute "Family Hair Affair" workshops for up to 50 participants per workshop, for a total of up to 100 participants, as described below: o overview of Hair Care Basic including types and textures; o easy to follow instructions for simple hairstyles so parents can proactively style their child's hair; o hands on training with Styles 4 Kidz stylists; o free six (6) month access to online training for parent/guardian workshop participants. o One (1) event to provide Hair Kit Giveaway for children in need; JBF to sponsor refreshments for event. | $41,400 |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese of la Crosse | Support to develop and perform the following programs: Two (2) regional adoptive family conferences, One (1) statewide adult adoptee-focused events, Statewide JBF Family Party, JBF Family events scattered in 8 locations throughout the state, and Back-to-School Bash 2025 supplemental funding to continue with and improve upon the successful 2024 Back-to-School Bash and to ensure quality activities and additional school supplies. | $36,750 |
| Alliance Family Services | Fatherhood program sponsor | $30,000 |
| Replanted Ministry | Gold sponsorship | $25,000 |
| A21 USA Inc | Back to School Bash - supplies to kids in need | $25,000 |
| Individual | Back to School Bash - supplies to kids in need | $25,000 |
| Individual | Back to School Bash - supplies to kids in need | $25,000 |
| Individual | Back to School Bash - supplies to kids in need | $18,625 |
| Children's Home Society of Minnesota | Back to School Bash - supplies to kids in need | $3,000 |
| Individual | Back to School Bash - supplies to kids in need | $3,000 |
| Congregations for Kids | Back to School Bash - supplies to kids in need | $3,000 |
| The Isaiah 117 Project | Back to School Bash - supplies to kids in need | $3,000 |
| Individual | Back to School Bash - supplies to kids in need | $3,000 |
| Orchards Children Services Inc | Back to School Bash - supplies to kids in need | $3,000 |
| Sea Haven for Youth | Back to School Bash - supplies to kids in need | $3,000 |
| The Parish Church of St Helena | Back to School Bash - supplies to kids in need | $3,000 |
| We Are Called to Care NFP | Back to School Bash - supplies to kids in need | $3,000 |
| Individual | Back to School Bash - supplies to kids in need | $3,000 |
| Boyz 2 Men | Back to School Bash - supplies to kids in need | $3,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Shiawassee and Genesee | Back to School Bash - supplies to kids in need | $3,000 |
| City Takers | Back to School Bash - supplies to kids in need | $3,000 |
| Individual | Back to School Bash - supplies to kids in need | $3,000 |
| Ennis Center For Children | Back to School Bash - supplies to kids in need | $3,000 |
| Individual | Back to School Bash - supplies to kids in need | $3,000 |
| Focus on Youth | Back to School Bash - supplies to kids in need | $3,000 |
| Foster Family Alliance of NC | Back to School Bash - supplies to kids in need | $3,000 |
| Individual | Back to School Bash - supplies to kids in need | $3,000 |
| Gainesville First United Methodist Church | Back to School Bash - supplies to kids in need | $3,000 |
| Garden City Covenant Church | Back to School Bash - supplies to kids in need | $3,000 |
| Hill and High Water | Back to School Bash - supplies to kids in need | $3,000 |
| Ignite Hope Inc | Back to School Bash - supplies to kids in need | $3,000 |
| Mary Hurst Inc | Back to School Bash - supplies to kids in need | $3,000 |
| Individual | Back to School Bash - supplies to kids in need | $3,000 |
| Seven Homes Inc | Back to School Bash - supplies to kids in need | $3,000 |
| The Idlewild Foundation | Back to School Bash - supplies to kids in need | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Debra Steigerwaldt Waller
- Anne Arbas
- Gina Syreini
- William Waller
Questions people ask
Does Jockey Being Family Foundation Ltd accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jockey Being Family Foundation Ltd give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Jockey Being Family Foundation Ltd?
Its 2025 filing lists Debra Steigerwaldt Waller (Director/President/Treasurer), Anne Arbas (Director/Vice President), Gina Syreini (Secretary) and William Waller (Director/Vice President).
What does Jockey Being Family Foundation Ltd fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.