J and J Foundation
J and J Foundation is a private foundation, based in Berkeley, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $2K.
J and J Foundation at a glance
In short: J and J Foundation gave $2K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,304
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $1,152
- Median grant
- $1,152
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who J and J Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was UC Berkeley Church ($2K). Together the top 2 received $2K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UC Berkeley Church Berkeley, CA | Charity | $1,600 |
| Bentley School Lafayette, CA | Charitable | $704 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $51,486 | $5,903 | $2,304 | 2 | — |
| 2024 | $51,460 | $3,210 | — | — | $1,460 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
J and J Foundation is led by John Chen, CEO on every filing since 2024 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Chen
CEO
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 and J Foundation
How much does J and J Foundation give each year?
J and J Foundation gave $2K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does J and J Foundation operate?
J and J Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is J and J Foundation's EIN?
J and J Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4243995. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
Live grants for the work J and J Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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