J Christopher and
J Christopher and is a private foundation based in West Palm Beach, Florida. In 2024, it made 50 grants totaling $18,168,877 to charitable organizations, including universities, medical organizations, and youth-serving organizations.
J Christopher and at a glance
In short: J Christopher and gave $18.2M across 50 grants in 2024 (avg $363K), top state Indiana. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $18,168,877
- +66.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 50
- +4.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $363,378
- +60.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $83,936
- Total assets
- $242,374
- +20.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (10 of 37, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (41% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to J Christopher and
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 777 S Flagler Dr 1500, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone: (561) 469-5600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who J Christopher and funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Notre Dame ($7.5M across 6 grants). Together the top 10 received $16.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
224 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 224 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana (41%), Illinois (34%), and Minnesota (11%). Florida received 5% of grant dollars, and Virginia received 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 50 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is J Christopher and open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 37 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $152K; repeat grants $617K. How we count
Medians: $38K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 38% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2020) to $18.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 50 grants totaling $18.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | Central Campus Development Plan | $4,166,600 |
| Lurie Children's Foundation Chicago, IL | For Every Child Fund | $2,911,058 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | J. Christopher and anne n. Reyes high risk breast cancer registry and biorepository fund | $1,997,563 |
| University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | Central Campus Development Plan | $1,623,689 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation Chicago, IL | Reyes Fund of Excellence in Academic Medicine | $1,215,600 |
| Northwestern University Evanston, IL | 2024 Pledge Payment | $1,000,000 |
| University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | General Support | $993,237 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Martin County Hobe Sound, FL | Annual Gift 2024 | $600,000 |
| University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | Central Campus Development Plan | $576,311 |
| Entitlements How Alexandria, VA | General Support | $269,119 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $242,374 | $18,218,167 | $18,177,357 | $18,168,877 | 50 | $18,168,877 | $5,322,589 | — |
| 2023 | $201,563 | $10,647,753 | $10,899,527 | $10,891,297 | 48 | $10,891,297 | — | $20,877 |
| 2022 | $453,336 | $12,497,832 | $12,434,981 | $12,427,141 | 44 | $12,427,141 | $120,400 | $14,965 |
| 2021 | $390,487 | $13,298,083 | $13,149,751 | $13,142,002 | 46 | $13,142,002 | — | $4,191 |
| 2020 | $242,155 | $1,390,977 | $1,295,733 | $1,275,218 | 36 | — | — | $13,363 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for campus development, medical research and care, youth services, and other purposes. For example, Mayo Clinic describes its mission as providing the best care to every patient through integrated clinical practice, education, and research. The Boys & Girls Club of Martin County says it works to help young people reach their full potential and prepare for the future. Northwestern University describes its mission as excellent teaching, innovative research, and students’ personal and intellectual growth.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 50 grants totaling $18,168,877. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $4,166,600, with a median of $83,936.
The largest listed grants included $4,166,600 to the University of Notre Dame for its Central Campus Development Plan; $2,911,058 to Lurie Children's Foundation for the For Every Child Fund; and $1,997,563 to Mayo Clinic for the J. Christopher and Anne N. Reyes High Risk Breast Cancer Registry and Biorepository Fund. Other large awards included $1,623,689 to the University of Notre Dame for its Central Campus Development Plan, $1,215,600 to Northwestern Memorial Foundation for the Reyes Fund of Excellence in Academic Medicine, and $1,000,000 to Northwestern University as a 2024 pledge payment.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists J Christopher Reyes as trustee and Anne N Reyes as successor trustee.
J Christopher and's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anne N. Reyes
Successor Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J. Christopher Reyes
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Christopher and
How much does J Christopher and give each year?
J Christopher and gave $18.2M across 50 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10.9M across 48 grants.
What is J Christopher and's typical grant size?
J Christopher and's median grant in 2024 was $83,936, and its average grant was $363,378, across 50 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from J Christopher and that year got $152K on average.
Where does J Christopher and give grants?
J Christopher and's top state is Indiana, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (34%) and Minnesota (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (12 grants), Notre Dame, IN (6 grants), Hobe Sound, FL (5 grants) and Williams Bay, WI (4 grants).
Does J Christopher and give general operating support?
Yes: 62% of J Christopher and's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (31 of 50) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Central Campus Development Plan" (3 grants).
Who are J Christopher and's largest grantees?
J Christopher and's largest 2024 grantees include University of Notre Dame ($7,466,600 across 6 grants), Lurie Children's Foundation ($3,003,930 across 2 grants) and Mayo Clinic ($2,010,135 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is J Christopher and?
J Christopher and reported $242K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $18.2M.
What does J Christopher and fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for campus development, medical research and care, youth services, and other purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from J Christopher and?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is J Christopher and's EIN?
J Christopher and's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-7532299. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does J Christopher and accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). J Christopher and funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 30, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/j-christopher-and-morg_7f2add5f23034a238febb6fdedffda84
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