J & a Love Foundation
J & a Love Foundation is a private foundation, based in Fullerton, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $165K. Net investment income was $31K.
J & a Love Foundation at a glance
In short: J & a Love Foundation gave $165K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $41K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $165,414
- +40.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $41,354
- +40.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,608
- Total assets
- $3,615,626
- -0.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who J & a Love Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Compassion International ($131K). Together the top 4 received $165K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 20 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How J & a Love Foundation gives
- Giving grew 206% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2021) to $165K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $165K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Compassion International Colorado Springs, CO | Child Sponsorship Support | $131,036 |
| World Vision Federal Way, WA | Child Sponsorship Support | $23,166 |
| Sa-Rang Community Church Anaheim, CA | Donation to Church | $8,050 |
| Friends for Special Needs Irvine, CA | Child Sponsorship Support | $3,162 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,615,626 | $566,319 | $195,544 | $165,414 | 4 | $165,414 | $30,943 |
| 2023 | $3,644,851 | $1,500,888 | $127,773 | $117,578 | 4 | $117,578 | $13,903 |
| 2022 | $1,871,736 | $505,702 | $106,356 | $100,720 | 3 | $100,720 | $5,702 |
| 2021 | $1,472,390 | $500,001 | $55,179 | $54,062 | 3 | $54,062 | — |
| 2020 | $1,027,568 | $502,000 | $59,156 | $59,156 | 6 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
J & a Love Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Justin Sangmin Lee
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ana Hayeon Lee
Trustor
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 J & a Love Foundation
How much does J & a Love Foundation give each year?
J & a Love Foundation gave $165K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $118K across 4 grants.
What is J & a Love Foundation's typical grant size?
J & a Love Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,608, and its average grant was $41,354, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does J & a Love Foundation give grants?
J & a Love Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Washington (14%) and California (7%).
Does J & a Love Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on J & a Love Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Child Sponsorship Support" (3 grants).
How large is J & a Love Foundation?
J & a Love Foundation reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $566K.
What is J & a Love Foundation's EIN?
J & a Love Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2838890. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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