ACR-Initiative-for-Students--Youth-announce-the-2021-grant-recipients.htm type: exa:news title: JAMS Foundation - ACR Initiative for Students & Youth announce the 2021 grant recipients type: exa:news title: JAMS Foundation Awards Grant to New York Peace Institute type: exa:news title: JAMS Foundation Celebrates 20th Anniversary | JAMS | Mediation, Arbitration and ADR Services type: exa:news title: "JAMS Foundation Youth Grants for 2022 \u2013 Conflict Resolution Education\ \ Connection"
Key facts about Jams Foundation
- EIN
- 91-2147141
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $898,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- Average grant
- $30,983
- Median grant
- $14,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (9 of 17, 2024)
- Total assets
- $1,346,539
- Primary geography
- California (46% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The foundation does not respond to unsolicited applications for funding. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jams Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Jams Foundation's 29 itemized 2024 grants were California (46%), Kentucky (24%) and Maryland (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (7 grants), Vienna, VA (3 grants), Teanick, NY (3 grants) and San Francisco, CA (2 grants). None of its 29 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "(Acr/10) - Year 1" (5 grants).
Is Jams Foundation open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 17 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $53K; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $40K first-time, $24K repeat.
- 29% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.3M
-7.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$899K
+14.2% YoY
Grant Count
29
+7.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$31K
+6.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jams Foundation reported a distributable amount of $69K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The JAMS Foundation's mission is to encourage the use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), support education at all levels about collaborative processes for resolving differences, promote innovation in conflict resolution, and advance the settlement of conflict worldwide.
Primary funding areas include:
- Community Mediation: Support for community mediation centers nationwide, including two-year mini-grants to help frontline peace advocates develop programs their communities need
- Major Dispute Resolution Initiatives: Innovative, community-centered approaches to preventing and resolving conflict, including mediation and de-escalation training for law enforcement, community engagement programs with law enforcement, and mediation of citizen complaints against law enforcement
- Student and Youth Initiatives: Programs focused on youth conflict resolution and peace education
- International Dispute Resolution: Fellowships and grants for individuals to study dispute resolution processes and practices in the United States to advance conflict resolution in their home countries
- Education: Support for education at all levels about collaborative conflict resolution processes
- Program Funding, Fellowships, and Emergency Funds
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s and Range**: Typical awards range from $2,000 to $227,398. The average grant amount is approximately $110, with a median grant size also reported.
Average Grant
amount is approximately $110, with a median grant size also reported.
How to Apply
**: The foundation does not respond to unsolicited applications for funding. Grant opportunities are typically announced through specific initiatives and partnerships.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds initiatives across the United States, with particular focus on major urban centers including:
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Detroit
- Oakland
- Boston
The foundation also supports international initiatives, particularly through its fellowship program for advanced dispute resolution in countries outside the United States. Geographic funding distribution includes California, Kentucky, New York, and other states across the nation.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 29 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $1,452,329
- Total Revenue: $1,271,506
- Total Expenses: $1,170,057
- Total Liabilities: $0
Historical Context:
- The foundation is 100% self-funded
- Assets have grown 2.6% from the previous year
- The foundation has distributed approximately $14 million in grants over 23 years
Staffing: The foundation operates with 1 employee.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,346,539 | $1,452,329 | $1,322,244 |
| Revenue | $1,349,480 | $1,271,506 | $1,318,537 |
| Expenses | $1,477,468 | $1,170,057 | $969,194 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,365,351 | $1,100,677 | $948,391 |
| Net Investment Income | — | $3,549 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $69,198 | $70,076 | $56,769 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Jams Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include National Assoc for Communtiy Mediation ($217,500 across 7 grants), Weinstein Fellowship Program ($208,000), Pepperdine University ($75,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WEINSTEIN FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM Irvine, CA | PROGRAM FOR ADVANCE DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN COUNTRIES OUTSIDE THE US | $208,000 |
| PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY Malibu, CA | PHASE 1 DISTRIBUTION PER GRANT AGREEMENT 7/22/24 | $75,000 |
| RAY COROLLARY INITIATIVE Columbia, MD | PHASE 1 PAYMENT PER GRANT AGREEMENT | $62,500 |
| COMMUNITY BOARD PROGRAM San Francisco, CA | YEAR 1, PHASE1 - CPRA/OPD MEDIATION PROGRAM | $60,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOC FOR COMMUNTIY MEDIATION Louisville, KY | ZOOM LICENSES 2024-26 | $60,000 |
| OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION Columbus, OH | BRIDGE INITIATIVE 2024-26 | $50,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOC FOR COMMUNTIY MEDIATION Louisville, KY | TRACK 10 - YEAR 1 / TRACK 9 - YEAR 2 | $40,000 |
| COMMUNITY BOARDS San Francisco, CA | CPRA/OPD MEDIATION PROGRAM | $40,000 |
| CONVERGENCE CENTER FOR POLICY RESOLUTION Washington, DC | PHASE 1 DISTRIBUTION PER GRANT AGREEMENT DATED 9/16/24 | $40,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOC FOR COMMUNTIY MEDIATION Louisville, KY | TRACK 11 - YEAR 1 | $37,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
David Brandon: Managing Director (receives salary compensation)
The foundation's board is composed of several members, most of whom serve voluntarily without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Taylor | Board President & Member | 0.4 | — |
| Nate Brooks | Treasurer | 0.4 | — |
| Larry Mills | Board Secretary & Member | 0.4 | — |
| David Brandon | Managing Director & Board Member | 20 | $89,951 |
| Michael Lewis | Board Chair & Member | 0.4 | — |
| Gary Birnberg | Board Member | 0.4 | — |
| Monica Bowen | Board Member | 0.4 | — |
| Lisbeth Bulmash | Board Member | 0.4 | — |
| Bruce Friedman | Board Member | 0.4 | — |
| Terry Friedman | Board Member | 0.4 | — |
| Deirdre McCarthy Gallagher | Board Member | 0.4 | — |
| Robin Gise | Board Member | 0.4 | — |
| Ann Kough | Board Member | 0.4 | — |
| Linda Miller | Board Member | 0.4 | — |
| Gail Tusan | Board Member | 0.4 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The JAMS Foundation celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2022
The foundation has funded law enforcement training programs in major metropolitan areas, including mediation and de-escalation training for the New York Police Department and Los Angeles Police Department
Community engagement programs with law enforcement have been established in Detroit and Los Angeles
Mediation of citizen complaints against law enforcement has been supported in Chicago and Oakland
The foundation continues to support the Youth Peace Project and Youth Conflict Specialists Program
Active grant opportunities include the JAMS Foundation-ACR Initiative for Students and Youth and the JAMS Foundation/NAFCM Mini-Grant Program
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Jams Foundation fund?
The JAMS Foundation's mission is to encourage the use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), support education at all levels about collaborative processes for resolving differences, promote innovation in conflict resolution, and advance the settlement of conflict worldwide. Primary funding areas include: • **Community Mediation**: Support for community mediation centers nationwide, including two-year mini-grants to help frontline peace advocates develop programs their communities need • **Maj…
How do I apply for a grant from Jams Foundation?
The foundation does not respond to unsolicited applications for funding. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Jams Foundation make grants?
The foundation funds initiatives across the United States, with particular focus on major urban centers including: • New York • Los Angeles • Chicago • Detroit • Oakland • Boston The foundation also supports international initiatives, particularly through its fellowship program for advanced dispute resolution in countries outside the United States. Geographic funding distribution includes California, Kentucky, New York, and other states across the nation.
What size grants does Jams Foundation award?
In 2024, Jams Foundation awarded 29 grants totaling $899K — an average of about $31K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Jams Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Jams Foundation reported a distributable amount of $69K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Jams Foundation's EIN?
Jams Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2147141. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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