J3 Foundation
J3 Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $31.9M in total assets. In 2025, it made $1.2M in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $210K.
J3 Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $31,882,880
- +17704.4% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $32,818,327
- +1809.8% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $1,155,567
- -30.8% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $1,162,916
- -30.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,882,880 | $32,818,327 | $1,162,916 | $1,155,567 | $209,722 | — |
| 2024 | $179,073 | $1,718,383 | $1,677,227 | $1,669,707 | — | — |
| 2023 | $155,731 | $1,438,153 | $1,414,271 | $1,406,751 | $2 | $3,054 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
J3 Foundation is led by Ronald J. Blackstone, Co-Founder & Chairman since 2025 (on filings since 2022); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ronald J. Blackstone
Co-Founder & Chairman
Chairman → Co-Founder & Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Mohn
Co-Founder & Secretary
Vice Chair → Secretary, 2024
Secretary → Co-Founder & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Berry
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roger Howard
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sherry McKuin
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lindsey Palmer (2022–2024) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 J3 Foundation
How large is J3 Foundation?
J3 Foundation reported $31.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $32.8M.
What is J3 Foundation?
J3 Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $31.9M in total assets as of 2025.
What is J3 Foundation's EIN?
J3 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2781785. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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