Japa Foundation
Japa Foundation is a private foundation, based in Waltham, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $652K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $43K. Net investment income was $75K.
Japa Foundation at a glance
In short: Japa Foundation gave $43K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), top state New Mexico. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $42,500
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,167
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $652,313
- +5.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (47% 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 Japa Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Earth Circle Foundation ($20K). Together the top 3 received $43K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Japa Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2022) to $43K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Earth Circle Foundation Santa Fe, NM | To build healthy native communities using youth running initiatives. | $20,000 |
| La Crosse Historical Society La Crosse, WI | Preservation of the local history of the la crosse, Wisconsin area and educating the public about its heritage. Grant is specifically allocated to the hixon house. | $12,500 |
| Haudenosaunee Nationals Development Group Wilmington, DE | Prepare haudenosaunee and native youth for international competition, raise awareness of the traditional and cultural aspects of the game, and expose players to educational opportunities. | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $652,313 | $81,040 | $48,286 | $42,500 | 3 | $42,500 | $75,254 | $45,104 |
| 2023 | $619,559 | $42,464 | $50,251 | $42,500 | 4 | $42,500 | $34,713 | $40,330 |
| 2022 | $627,346 | $284 | $28,129 | $20,100 | 4 | $20,100 | $6,346 | $39,812 |
| 2021 | $655,191 | $47,743 | $48,630 | $40,000 | 3 | $40,000 | $39,613 | $42,637 |
| 2020 | $656,078 | $45,395 | $44,678 | $36,000 | 2 | — | $37,317 | $39,096 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Japa Foundation reported a distributable amount of $45K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Japa Foundation is led by Andrew R. Hixon, President & Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew R. Hixon
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gene A. Murray (2020–2021) — Secretary & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Japa Foundation
How much does Japa Foundation give each year?
Japa Foundation gave $43K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $43K across 4 grants.
What is Japa Foundation's typical grant size?
Japa Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,500, and its average grant was $14,167, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Japa Foundation give grants?
Japa Foundation's top state is New Mexico, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Wisconsin (29%) and Delaware (24%).
Does Japa Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Japa Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Japa Foundation?
Japa Foundation reported $652K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $43K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Japa Foundation's EIN?
Japa Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-0573490. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Japa Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- 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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