JAF Charitable Foundation
JAF Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. Net investment income was $46K.
JAF Charitable Foundation at a glance
- Revenue (2023)
- $42,848
- -94.8% vs 2022
- Net investment income (2023)
- $45,555
- -94.1% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
Who JAF Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How JAF Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 73% from 2019 to 2022. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 133% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $128K (2019) to $220K (2022). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $220K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation Cincinnati, OH | Foundation Funds | $220,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $42,848 | — | — | — | — | $45,555 | — |
| 2022 | $3,030,496 | $821,125 | $221,036 | $220,000 | 1 | $221,036 | $766,458 | — |
| 2021 | $2,444,196 | $1,155,279 | $201,000 | $200,000 | 1 | $201,000 | $987,053 | $150,885 |
| 2020 | $1,491,496 | $105,779 | $132,700 | $130,000 | 1 | — | $213,893 | — |
| 2019 | $1,517,229 | $326,673 | $130,400 | $127,500 | 2 | — | $133,559 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
JAF Charitable Foundation is led by Suzanne A. Joiner, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Suzanne A. Joiner
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David D. Joiner
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
William J. Joiner
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 JAF Charitable Foundation
Where does JAF Charitable Foundation operate?
JAF Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in New York, Ohio.
What is JAF Charitable Foundation's EIN?
JAF Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1118578. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 26, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2023
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