Edward & Wanda Jordan Family Foundation
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
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
States
Cities
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
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
223 grants across all recorded years
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
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROSEMARY ARGUS | Director | 10 | $1,000 |
| ROBERT ARGUS | Director | 10 | $83,000 |
| DEBORAH DUVAIR | Director | 10 | $43,000 |
| DINA ARGUS | GRANT REVIEWER | 5 | $1,000 |
| PAUL DUVAIR | GRANT REVIEWER | 5 | $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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