Jain Foundation

SANTA CRUZ, CA EIN: 77-0261398

Jain Foundation is a private foundation, based in SANTA CRUZ, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $365K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$9.7M

-7.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.1M

+293.0% YoY

Grant Count

4

+100.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$266K

+96.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jain Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Jain Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Jain Foundation is a private foundation, based in SANTA CRUZ, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $365K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Cities

CupertinoLos AltosMilpitasSanta ClaraSilver SpringSunnyvale

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M$9M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$9,691,743$10,432,119$10,120,362
Revenue$364,695$584,157$7,830,874
Expenses$1,101,957$272,400$84,525
Qualifying Distributions$1,065,000$271,000$14,500
Net Investment Income$364,695$584,157$5,071,423
Distributable Amount$1,131,003$554,298$292,513

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$266K$533K$799K$1M4 grants20205 grants20213 grants20222 grants20234 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2024

Digambar Jain Sangh of N…$560KJain Center of Northern …$400KSempervirens Fund$100KFoundation for Excellence$5K

Grant Size Distribution

18 grants across all recorded years

12<$50K$50–100K2$100–250K3$250–500K1$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Digambar Jain Sangh of Northern Cal ($560,000), Jain Center of Northern California ($400,000), Sempervirens Fund ($100,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
Digambar Jain Sangh of Northern Cal Cupertino, CAConstruction of Temple$560,000
Jain Center of Northern California Milpitas, CAReligious$400,000
Foundation for Excellence Sunnyvale, CAHigher Education for unprivileged bright student$5,000
Sempervirens Fund Los Altos, CAConservation of Redwood Trees$100,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Navindra JainPresident2
Madhu JainCFO0.5
Nalini JainSecretary0.5

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is Jain Foundation?

As of 2024, Jain Foundation holds $9.7M in total assets with $365K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $1.1M in 2024.

Where does Jain Foundation operate?

Jain Foundation has awarded grants in California, Maryland.

What size grants does Jain Foundation award?

In 2024, Jain Foundation awarded 4 grants totaling $1.1M — an average of about $266K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Jain Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Jain Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Jain Foundation's EIN?

Jain Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0261398. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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