Jaffe Family Foundation - Agy
The Jaffe Family Foundation - AGY is a private foundation based in Laguna Beach, California. Its 2023 filing is marked as a final return, indicating that the foundation has terminated or is winding down and appears to have stopped grantmaking.
Jaffe Family Foundation - Agy at a glance
In short: Jaffe Family Foundation - Agy gave $8.7M across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $8.7M), mostly in California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $8,743,876
- +648.3% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- -97.3% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $8,743,876
- +27588.3% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $8,743,876
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Jaffe Family Foundation - Agy
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 88 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Phone: (949) 230-6627
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jaffe Family Foundation - Agy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego ($8.7M).
Grant Size Distribution
108 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 89 grants of 108 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2023 went to a recipient in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Jaffe Family Foundation - Agy gives
- Giving grew 1018% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $782K (2020) to $8.7M (2023). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $8.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego San Diego, CA | Unrestricted | $8,743,876 |
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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 | — | $263,671 | $8,760,199 | $8,743,876 | 1 | $8,751,218 | $256,090 | $248,202 |
| 2022 | $8,561,599 | $401,694 | $1,211,369 | $1,168,447 | 37 | $1,179,404 | $380,796 | $797,000 |
| 2021 | $9,371,274 | $544,795 | $834,897 | $786,383 | 33 | $798,718 | $514,355 | $992,735 |
| 2020 | $9,661,376 | $299,508 | $833,279 | $782,317 | 37 | — | $267,441 | $718,385 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jaffe Family Foundation - Agy reported a distributable amount of $248K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2023 grant went to the Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego. The grantee describes its mission as collaborating with individuals and organizations and leveraging philanthropic capital for positive impact, while combining donor-driven philanthropy, investing, and education with personalized service to help direct resources for community benefit.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported one grant totaling $8,743,876. The grant was an unrestricted contribution to the Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego, which received the funds for its donor-advised fund.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its 2023 filing is marked as a final return, so the filing does not provide a current application process.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Karen Jaffe as president and Jonathan M. Jaffe as secretary.
Jaffe Family Foundation - Agy is led by Karen Jaffe, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Karen Jaffe
President
Secretary & Treasurer → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan M. Jaffe
Secretary
President → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Jaffe Family Foundation - Agy
How much does Jaffe Family Foundation - Agy give each year?
Jaffe Family Foundation - Agy gave $8.7M across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $1.2M across 37 grants.
What does Jaffe Family Foundation - Agy fund?
The foundation’s 2023 grant went to the Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jaffe Family Foundation - Agy?
Jaffe Family Foundation - Agy does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
Where does Jaffe Family Foundation - Agy make grants?
All grant dollars reported for 2023 went to a recipient in California.
How much is Jaffe Family Foundation - Agy required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Jaffe Family Foundation - Agy reported a distributable amount of $248K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Jaffe Family Foundation - Agy's EIN?
Jaffe Family Foundation - Agy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-0493621. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Jaffe Family Foundation - Agy accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 30, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
Live grants for the work Jaffe Family Foundation - Agy funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Jaffe Family Foundation - Agy funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jaffe-family-foundation-agy-morg_3fec399be8ae4a73be480228d5afa7a8
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