Jade Family Foundation
Jade Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chevy Chase, Maryland, filing as a Form 990-PF. Its most recent filing on record is for 2021, with no filings since then; it therefore appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Key facts about Jade Family Foundation
In short: Jade Family Foundation gave $53K across 31 grants in 2021 (avg $2K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 52-2136477
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021
- Annual giving (2021)
- $52,683
- Grants made (2021)
- 31
- Average grant
- $1,699
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $182,253
- Primary geography
- Maryland (52% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation stated on its 2021 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$182K
-20.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$53K
+8.7% YoY
Grant Count
31
+6.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
+1.7% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jade Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
How Jade Family Foundation gives
- 77% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 391% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2021 recipients included organizations working on LGBTQ equality in Jewish life, refugee welcome and safety, support for women and families experiencing hardship, and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. These are the grantees’ described missions, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $52,683. Grants ranged from $25 to $22,273, with a median grant of $100. Its largest reported grants included $22,273 to Kol Shalom, $10,000 each to Keshet and JDC, $2,500 each to Friends of the Arava Institute and Charles E Smith Jewish Day School, and $1,500 to Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. Keshet describes its work as advancing full equality for LGBTQ Jews and their families in Jewish life.
How to Apply
The foundation stated on its 2021 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This describes the policy on that filing and should not be read as a current application process.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, 52% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 24% to Massachusetts, 20% to New York, 3% to Washington, DC, and 1% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $48K (2020) to $53K (2021). In 2021 it made 31 grants totaling $53K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Kol Shalom ($22K). Together the top 10 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 60 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kol Shalom Rockville, MD | General Mission | $22,273 |
| Keshet Jamaica Plain, MA | General Mission | $10,000 |
| JDC New York, NY | general mission | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Arava Institute Boston, MA | General Mission | $2,500 |
| Charles E Smith Jewish Day School Rockville, MD | general mission | $2,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Washington North Bethesda, MD | General Mission | $1,500 |
| The Washington Institute Washington, DC | General Mission | $1,000 |
| Project Knitwell Arlington, VA | general mission | $500 |
| Lavinia Engle Scholarship Fund Bethesda, MD | general mission | $500 |
| Planned Parenthood New York, NY | General Mission | $400 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $182,253 | $6,271 | $52,789 | $52,683 |
| 2020 | $228,771 | $7,630 | $48,470 | $48,470 |
| Metric | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $182,253 | $228,771 |
| Revenue | $6,271 | $7,630 |
| Expenses | $52,789 | $48,470 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $52,683 | — |
| Net Investment Income | $6,271 | $7,630 |
| Distributable Amount | $13,467 | $14,469 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing listed James Heller and Debbie Heller as directors.
Jade Family Foundation's 2021 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Debbie Heller
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James Heller
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: 4803 Falstone Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Phone: (301) 654-1980
Frequently asked questions about Jade Family Foundation
How much does Jade Family Foundation give each year?
Jade Family Foundation gave $53K across 31 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $48K across 29 grants.
What is Jade Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Jade Family Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $100, and its average grant was $1,699, across 31 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jade Family Foundation give grants?
Jade Family Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (24%) and New York (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants), Rockville, MD (4 grants) and Bethesda, MD (3 grants).
Does Jade Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Jade Family Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (31 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jade Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Jade Family Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Kol Shalom ($22,273), Keshet ($10,000) and JDC ($10,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is Jade Family Foundation?
Jade Family Foundation reported $182K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $53K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jade Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jade Family Foundation?
The foundation stated on its 2021 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jade Family Foundation's EIN?
Jade Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2136477. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does Jade Family Foundation 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 October 2026.
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