James and Jessie Jia Foundation
James and Jessie Jia Foundation is a private foundation, based in Pleasanton, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1K.
James and Jessie Jia Foundation at a glance
In short: James and Jessie Jia Foundation gave $1K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,475
- -44.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,475
- +10.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,475
- Total assets
- $3,733
- -30.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who James and Jessie Jia Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Zhiyin Vocal Music Center ($1K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How James and Jessie Jia Foundation gives
- 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2022) to $3K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Zhiyin Vocal Music Center San Ramon, CA | Music Education | $1,475 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,733 | $2,436 | $4,048 | $1,475 | 1 | $4,048 | — |
| 2023 | $5,345 | $4,400 | $4,555 | $2,675 | 2 | $4,555 | $268 |
| 2022 | $5,500 | $4,235 | $4,735 | $500 | 1 | $4,735 | $291 |
| 2021 | $6,000 | $6,685 | $685 | — | — | $685 | $119 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James and Jessie Jia Foundation is led by Mingming Jia, CEO on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mingming Jia
CEO
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Effie Wang Jia
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Isabelle Wang Jia
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Qian Wang
CFO
CFO & Secretary → CFO, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 James and Jessie Jia Foundation
How much does James and Jessie Jia Foundation give each year?
James and Jessie Jia Foundation gave $1K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3K across 2 grants.
How large is James and Jessie Jia Foundation?
James and Jessie Jia Foundation reported $4K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2K.
Where does James and Jessie Jia Foundation operate?
James and Jessie Jia Foundation has awarded grants in California, Illinois.
What is James and Jessie Jia Foundation's EIN?
James and Jessie Jia Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1439251. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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