James R Jordan Foundation International
James R. Jordan Foundation International is committed to building capacity in developing communities worldwide and implementing sustainable solutions to health and education disparities by connecting local challenges with global partners.
James R Jordan Foundation International at a glance
In short: James R Jordan Foundation International reported $312K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $312,463 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +4656.6% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $12,117,537
- -0.3% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $560,049
- -26.0% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $4,009
- +375.6% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $546,974
- -0.4% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who James R Jordan Foundation International funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2024) to $312K (2025). In 2025 it reported $312K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sherman Elementary School Chicago, IL | Gift per donor's donee instruction | $6,569 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,117,537 | $560,049 | $546,974 | $312,463 | Total only | $4,009 |
| 2024 | $12,155,787 | $756,828 | $549,227 | $6,569 | 1 | $843 |
| 2023 | $11,872,071 | $1,500,178 | $483,820 | $156,831 | Total only | $8,493 |
| 2022 | $11,004,296 | $2,068,570 | $297,605 | — | — | $-12,095 |
| 2021 | $9,502,969 | $2,280,010 | $271,578 | — | — | $1,950 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About James R Jordan Foundation International
Based on IRS filings
James R Jordan Foundation International is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $12.1M in total assets. In 2025, it reported $312K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $4K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James R Jordan Foundation International is led by Deloris Jordan, President & CEO on every filing since 2021; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Deloris Jordan
President & CEO
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jocelyn Lum Frederick
Board Chair
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexis Jordan
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Walsh
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dinah Miyazaki
Vice President
International Finance Analyst → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$59K (2021) → $105K (2025)
Keti Mebukeuntil
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Sherrlle Young (2021–2025) — Treasurer · Filing note: Until 12924
- Former: Keti Mebuke (2021–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Bill Doerge (2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $105K, to Dinah Miyazaki (Vice President).
Frequently asked questions about James R Jordan Foundation International
How much does James R Jordan Foundation International give each year?
James R Jordan Foundation International reported $312K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it gave $7K across 1 grant.
How large is James R Jordan Foundation International?
James R Jordan Foundation International reported $12.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $560K.
What is James R Jordan Foundation International?
James R Jordan Foundation International is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $12.1M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does James R Jordan Foundation International operate?
James R Jordan Foundation International has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is James R Jordan Foundation International's EIN?
James R Jordan Foundation International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4835285. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 20, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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