Jade Family Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Chevy Chase, MD EIN: 52-2136477

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.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.

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

8states

Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.

Cities

New YorkWashingtonRockvilleBethesdaArlingtonBostonElkridgeJamaica PlainNorth BethesdaOwings MillPotomacSilver SpringCharlotteChicagoEvanstonWatertown

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K29 grants2020 31 grants2021

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

Kol Shalom: $22KKol Shalom$22KKeshet: $10KKeshet$10KJDC: $10KJDC$10KFriends of the Arava Institute: $3KFriends of the Arava Institute$3KCharles E Smith Jewish Day School: $3KCharles E Smith Jewish DaySchool$3KJewish Federation of Greater Washington: $2KJewish Federation of GreaterWashington$2KThe Washington Institute: $1KThe Washington Institute$1KProject Knitwell: $500Project Knitwell$500Lavinia Engle Scholarship Fund: $500Lavinia Engle Scholarship Fund$500Planned Parenthood: $400Planned Parenthood$400

The largest 2021 recipient was Kol Shalom ($22K). Together the top 10 received $51K.

Grant Size Distribution

60 grants across all recorded years

60<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 60 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Kol Shalom Rockville, MDGeneral Mission$22,273
Keshet Jamaica Plain, MAGeneral Mission$10,000
JDC New York, NYgeneral mission$10,000
Friends of the Arava Institute Boston, MAGeneral Mission$2,500
Charles E Smith Jewish Day School Rockville, MDgeneral mission$2,500
Jewish Federation of Greater Washington North Bethesda, MDGeneral Mission$1,500
The Washington Institute Washington, DCGeneral Mission$1,000
Project Knitwell Arlington, VAgeneral mission$500
Lavinia Engle Scholarship Fund Bethesda, MDgeneral mission$500
Planned Parenthood New York, NYGeneral 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
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$20K$40K$60K2020 2021
Metric20212020
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

  1. 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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