DJR Foundation
The foundation was organized specifically for the benefit of the greater new orleans foundation, a non profit organization exempt under 501(c)3.
DJR Foundation at a glance
In short: DJR Foundation gave $60K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $60,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $20,000
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $3,029,928
- +7.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who DJR Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New Mexico Community Foundation ($20K). Together the top 3 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How DJR Foundation gives
- Giving grew 140% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2021) to $60K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico Community Foundation Santa Fe, NM | Community Foundations | $20,000 |
| Jewish Community Fund of the Jewish Federation of Los Angeles Los Angeles, LA | Federated Giving Programs | $20,000 |
| Jewish Endowment Foundation Metairie, LA | Federated Giving Programs | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,029,928 | $100,660 | $104,907 | $60,000 | 3 | $100,660 |
| 2023 | $2,830,954 | $54,479 | $40,087 | — | — | $54,479 |
| 2022 | $2,490,595 | $35,730 | $84,954 | $45,000 | 3 | $35,730 |
| 2021 | $2,881,989 | $289,818 | $62,388 | $25,000 | 1 | $289,818 |
| 2020 | $2,346,761 | $66,212 | $65,668 | $55,000 | 4 | $66,212 |
About DJR Foundation
Based on IRS filings
DJR Foundation is a public charity, based in New Orleans, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $60K. Net investment income was $101K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
DJR Foundation is led by John Haspel, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Haspel
Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Kopplin
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Haspel
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Timm
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Bories
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Haspel
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Usdin
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kellie Chavez-Greene
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth St Charles
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Carmen James Randolph (2020) — Director
- Former: Erin McQuade-Wright (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about DJR Foundation
How much does DJR Foundation give each year?
DJR Foundation gave $60K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is DJR Foundation's typical grant size?
DJR Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $20,000, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does DJR Foundation give grants?
DJR Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Mexico (33%).
Does DJR Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on DJR Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is DJR Foundation?
DJR Foundation reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $101K.
What is DJR Foundation's EIN?
DJR Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1471263. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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