Edward & Wanda Jordan Family Foundation

GLEN ELLYN, IL EIN: 36-3586729

The Edward & Wanda Jordan Family Foundation is a private family foundation based in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Established in 1988, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to perpetuating the charitable intent of the Jordan family through voluntary grants to select organizations.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$17.3M

+17.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$781K

+13.8% YoY

Grant Count

37

-19.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$21K

+41.5% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's purpose is to encourage education, scientific research, and spiritual ministries. The organization is especially focused on promoting the education, welfare, and quality of life of children and youth.

Primary funding areas include:

  • Youth mentorship programs
  • Support for veterans
  • Food pantries
  • Women's learning and wellness
  • Winter clothing for youth and those in need
  • Preschool and parenting education centers
  • Home repair for low-income families
  • Children's mental health education

Grantmaking

The foundation accepts new applicants and has funded approximately 12% of new applicants in recent years.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois, Michigan, and Indiana, with additional support extending to California and Wisconsin. While based in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, the foundation supports communities across multiple states.

Grant Distribution by State

13states
+5 more states

Cities

AdrianArlington HeightsBarringtonBloomfield HillsBreaChadds FordChicagoCincinnatiCoal CityCrystal LakeDes PlainesDowners GroveEvergreen ParkGlen EllynGrand ForksGurneeHighland ParkJohnson CityJolietJonesborough

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

  • Total assets: $17,297,767
  • Total revenues: $360,970
  • Total expenses: $1,012,725
  • Number of employees: 0
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$278K$557K$835K$1M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$17,297,767$14,677,619$13,481,625
Revenue$360,970$626,031$351,869
Expenses$1,012,725$789,454$838,670
Qualifying Distributions$780,520$568,472$623,262
Net Investment Income$128,765$405,049$136,461
Distributable Amount$786,537$678,800$686,212

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$195K$390K$585K$781K45 grants202047 grants202148 grants202246 grants202337 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

ASP$75KSAM BEAUFORD$72KWOMEN'S CARE CENTER$70KAPPALACHIA SERVICE PROJECT$62KFORTY CARROTS$50KNOTRE DAME LEO$35KTHE HARBOUR$30KMARTVILLE ACADEMY$27KLAKE COUNTY HAVEN$25KSHRINE OF OUR LADY OF GU…$25K

Grant Size Distribution

223 grants across all recorded years

211<$50K12$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Edward & Wanda Jordan Family Foundation

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for .

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Key personnel include:

  • Deborah Duvair
  • Rosemary Argus
  • Robert Argus
  • Dina Argus

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

ROBERT ARGUSDirector$83KDEBORAH DUVAIRDirector$43KROSEMARY ARGUSDirector$1KDINA ARGUSGRANT REVIEWER$1KPAUL DUVAIRGRANT REVIEWER$1K

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
ROSEMARY ARGUSDirector10$1,000
ROBERT ARGUSDirector10$83,000
DEBORAH DUVAIRDirector10$43,000
DINA ARGUSGRANT REVIEWER5$1,000
PAUL DUVAIRGRANT REVIEWER5$1,000

Contact Information

  • Website: ewjff.org
  • Phone: 847-525-5566
  • Address: 296 Cumnor Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137-4808
  • EIN: 36-3586729

Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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