DJFM Foundation
DJFM Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Jose, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $599K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $7K. Net investment income was $31K.
DJFM Foundation at a glance
In short: DJFM Foundation gave $7K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $4K), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $7,450
- -32.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $3,725
- +2.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $3,725
- Total assets
- $599,104
- -4.5% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who DJFM Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Forerunner Christian Church ($7K). Together the top 2 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How DJFM Foundation gives
- Giving fell 64% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 372% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2026) to $21K (2023). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Forerunner Christian Church Fremont, CA | To walk in authority and full partnership with the Spirit to love God and transform lives and communities in preparation for Jesus return. | $7,200 |
| Discovery Charter School San Jose, CA | To create lifelong learners prepared to meet future challenges by educating the whole child. They achieve this through rigorous academic standards, project-based learning, a focus on STEAM, and an individualized environment that actively partners teachers, students, parents, and the local community. | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $599,104 | $60,368 | $87,688 | $7,450 | 2 | $82,879 | $30,666 | $22,294 |
| 2025 | $627,467 | $126,885 | $94,418 | $10,954 | 3 | $93,165 | $97,482 | $20,986 |
| 2024 | $593,445 | $54,671 | $38,779 | $14,700 | 1 | $48,995 | $33,255 | $16,598 |
| 2023 | $579,050 | $42,071 | $42,686 | $20,500 | 2 | $38,756 | $34,818 | $14,466 |
| 2022 | $579,715 | $32,754 | $46,987 | $17,120 | 2 | $43,897 | $22,691 | $17,254 |
| 2021 | $593,028 | $99,019 | $33,066 | $16,500 | 2 | — | $85,823 | $13,576 |
| 2020 | $526,439 | $39,900 | $34,208 | $12,584 | 3 | — | $23,013 | $10,144 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, DJFM Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
DJFM Foundation is led by Ming Jin, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Ming Jin
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
14 hrs/week
$23K (2025) → $19K (2026)
Daniel Jin
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Z Young
Secretary
On filings since 2020
14 hrs/week
$21K (2025) → $19K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $19K, to Ming Jin (President & CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about DJFM Foundation
How much does DJFM Foundation give each year?
DJFM Foundation gave $7K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $11K across 3 grants.
How large is DJFM Foundation?
DJFM Foundation reported $599K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $83K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does DJFM Foundation operate?
DJFM Foundation has awarded grants in California, Massachusetts.
What is DJFM Foundation's EIN?
DJFM Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4795750. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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