Downtown Jaycees Foundation

ARLINGTON, VA EIN: 52-6029540

Downtown Jaycees Foundation is a private foundation, based in ARLINGTON, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $335K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 20 grants totaling $32K. Net investment income was $50K.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$335K

+2.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$32K

-0.3% YoY

Grant Count

+25.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2K

-20.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Downtown Jaycees Foundation reported a distributable amount of $38K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Downtown Jaycees Foundation

Based on IRS filings

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

District of Columbia $90K (57%)

Virginia $45K (28%)

California $9K (6%)

New York $8K (5%)

Maryland $4K (3%)

New Jersey $2K (1%)

Texas $915 (1%)

States

California District of Columbia Maryland New Jersey New York Texas Virginia

Cities

AlexandriaArlingtonFairfaxHoustonLos AngelesMidlothianNew YorkRestonRye BrookSilver SpringVirginia BeachWashingtonWest Hollywood

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$335,245	$328,337	$331,885
Revenue	$50,265	$32,153	$31,165
Expenses	$40,357	$35,701	$38,492
Qualifying Distributions	$32,330	$32,434	$35,292
Net Investment Income	$50,265	$32,153	$31,165
Distributable Amount	$37,829	$33,591	$30,681

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

84 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Food and Friends ($5,305), Donors Choose ($3,171), Wanda Alston Foundation ($3,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CORE FOUNDATION RESTON, VA	TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT CHILD LIFE PROGRAMS WITH THERAPEUTIC PLAY KITS.	$1,256
FOOD AND FRIENDS WASHINGTON, DC	TO SUPPORT CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN HUNGER BY PROVIDING NUTRITIOUS FOOD.	$5,305
LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA SOCIETY RYE BROOK, NJ	TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF BLOOD CANCER PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.	$229
SEXUAL MINORITY YOUTH ASSISTANCE LEAGUE WASHINGTON, DC	TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS FOR LBGTQ YOUTH TO BUILD SELF-CONFIDENCE AND DEVELOP CRITICAL LIFE SKILLS.	$1,750
THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE FOUNDATION INC WASHINGTON, DC	TO SUPPORT UNIQUE PROGRAMMING THAT CONNECTS LOW INCOME DC RESIDENTS TO EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY.	$2,170
THE TREVOR PROJECT WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA	TO SUPPORT CRISIS INTERVENTION PROGRAMS FOR LGBTQ YOUTH.	$2,068
WANDA ALSTON FOUNDATION WASHINGTON, DC	TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS OFFERING HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO HOMELESS OR AT-RISK LGBTQ YOUTH.	$3,000
GIRLS ON THE RUN OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA FAIRFAX, VA	TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS DEDICATED TO ENHANCING 3RD-8TH GRADE PARTICIPANTS SOCIETAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PHYSICAL SKILLS TO NAVIGATE LIFE'S CHALLENGES.	$500
DOORWAYS ARLINGTON, VA	TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT CREATE PATHWAYS FOR FAMILIES OUT OF HOMELESSNESS, LEADING TO SAFE, STABLE AND EMPOWERED LIVES.	$500
SCAN OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA ALEXANDRIA, VA	TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT PREVENT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT.	$500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
OLE ORSET	PRESIDENT	—	—
ARNE BAKER	VICE PRESIDENT	—	—
PETER SCHOLL	TREASURER	—	—
ANDREW SCHACHTER	SECRETARY	—	—

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is Downtown Jaycees Foundation?

As of 2025, Downtown Jaycees Foundation holds $335K in total assets with $50K in annual revenue. It awarded 20 grants totaling $32K in 2025.

Where does Downtown Jaycees Foundation operate?

Downtown Jaycees Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Virginia.

What size grants does Downtown Jaycees Foundation award?

In 2025, Downtown Jaycees Foundation awarded 20 grants totaling $32K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Downtown Jaycees Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Downtown Jaycees Foundation reported a distributable amount of $38K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.