JAF Foundation
JAF Foundation is a private foundation located in Southampton, New York. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including education, arts, cancer-related services and research, animal welfare, local history, and community services.
JAF Foundation at a glance
In short: JAF Foundation gave $360K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in New York. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $359,500
- -26.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,975
- -18.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $9,237,802
- +3.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (61% 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 JAF Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1307, Southampton, NY 11969
Phone: (631) 287-5005
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who JAF Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was ETH Foundation ($140K). Together the top 10 received $335K.
Grant Size Distribution
101 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 101 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 61% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York; the remaining 39% is listed with the recipient state unidentified. Named New York recipients included organizations in Southampton, Bridgehampton, Sag Harbor, New York City, Syracuse, and other locations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is JAF Foundation open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 20 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 95% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $360K (2024) to $529K (2022). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $360K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ETH Foundation | Teaching and research in order to boost switzerland's innovative strenght and help deliver solutions to major challanges | $140,000 |
| South Fork Natural History Museum Bridgehampton, NY | Unrestricted | $57,000 |
| Pestalozzi US Childrens Charity Inc New York, NY | Promote the Welfare and Education of Children | $45,000 |
| Byrd Hoffman Watermill Foundation Brooklyn, NY | residency program | $30,000 |
| Southampton Arts Center Southampton, NY | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Southampton Rose Society Southampton, NY | Unrestircted | $10,000 |
| Gabrielles Angels Foundation New York, NY | Cancer Research | $10,000 |
| Syracuse University College of Law Syracuse, NY | Scholarship and Financial Aid | $10,000 |
| The Opera Foundation New York, NY | Fund perfomances | $5,000 |
| Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons Inc Wainscott, NY | In Support Of Humane Treatment of Animals | $2,500 |
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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 | $9,237,802 | $1,051,849 | $746,517 | $359,500 | 20 | $513,487 | $821,184 | $530,067 |
| 2023 | $8,925,545 | $494,040 | $863,798 | $487,500 | 22 | $623,619 | $288,242 | $433,606 |
| 2022 | $9,295,303 | $-275,390 | $904,894 | $528,945 | 23 | $678,019 | $4,645 | $473,934 |
| 2021 | $10,491,472 | $1,041,741 | $859,959 | $440,550 | 19 | $612,983 | $793,771 | $627,998 |
| 2020 | $10,300,555 | $275,472 | $647,263 | $474,000 | 17 | — | $152,540 | $569,624 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JAF Foundation reported a distributable amount of $530K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for JAF Foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied charitable purposes. For example, Pestalozzi US Childrens Charity Inc describes its mission as educating disadvantaged young people in the Global South; Fighting Chance describes itself as a counseling and information resource for people affected by cancer; and the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons says it rescues and cares for cats and dogs until they can be placed in homes. Other 2024 grantees included arts, cultural, educational, historical-preservation, and local emergency-service organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, JAF Foundation made 20 grants totaling $359,500. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $140,000, with a median grant of $2,500.
Among the largest reported awards were $140,000 to ETH FOUNDATION for teaching and research intended to strengthen Switzerland’s innovation and help deliver solutions to major challenges; $57,000 to South Fork Natural History Museum for unrestricted support; $45,000 to Pestalozzi US Childrens Charity Inc to promote children’s welfare and education; $30,000 to Byrd Hoffman Watermill Foundation for a residency program; and $25,000 to Southampton Arts Center for unrestricted support. Other reported awards included $10,000 to Gabrielles Angels Foundation for cancer research and $10,000 to Syracuse University College of Law for scholarships and financial aid. The Opera Foundation received $5,000; it describes its mission as training American artists and supporting performances and tours involving European opera houses.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Juergen A Friedrich as president; Anke Beck-Friedrich as vice president and treasurer; Max Friedrich as trustee; and Holger Hahn as treasurer.
JAF Foundation is led by Juergen A. Friedrich, President on every filing since 2020; 3 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Juergen A. Friedrich
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$111K (2021) → $111K (2024)
Max Friedrich
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$50K (2021) → $50K (2024)
Anke Beck-Friedrich
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$75K (2021) → $75K (2024)
Holger Hahn
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Thomas Oplinger (2020–2022) — Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $111K, to Juergen a Friedrich (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about JAF Foundation
How much does JAF Foundation give each year?
JAF Foundation gave $360K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $488K across 22 grants.
What is JAF Foundation's typical grant size?
JAF Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $17,975, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from JAF Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does JAF Foundation give grants?
JAF Foundation gives mostly in New York: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sag Harbor, NY (6 grants), Southampton, NY (5 grants) and New York, NY (4 grants).
Does JAF Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 30% of JAF Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are JAF Foundation's largest grantees?
JAF Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include ETH Foundation ($140,000), South Fork Natural History Museum ($57,000) and Pestalozzi US Childrens Charity Inc ($45,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is JAF Foundation?
JAF Foundation reported $9.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $513K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $530K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does JAF Foundation fund?
No mission statement for JAF Foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from JAF Foundation?
The foundation 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 JAF Foundation's EIN?
JAF Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0510367. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does JAF 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). JAF Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jaf-foundation-morg_9a68a67b1bf443c3b08652d823b607cb
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