Japajag Foundation
Japajag Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, North Carolina. Its 2025 filing reports 24 grants totaling $9,000 to organizations in multiple states.
Japajag Foundation at a glance
In short: Japajag Foundation gave $9K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $375), top state North Carolina. 21% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $375
- -4.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $275
- Total assets
- $13,711
- -30.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (5 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (25% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Japajag Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2023 filing says to submit a written request outlining the organization’s specific needs. It states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Charles D Pierce
Mailing address: 6926 Finian Drive, Wilmington, NC 28409-2685
Phone: (910) 313-0321
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Japajag Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Building Home for Heros ($1K). Together the top 10 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
137 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 137 grants of 137 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest state shares were North Carolina (25%), Oregon (18%), New York (12%), California (11%), and Connecticut (11%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Japajag Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 24 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $450; repeat grants $355. How we count
Medians: $300 first-time, $150 repeat.
- 71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−18%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 775% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2024) to $13K (2020). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Building Home for Heros Island Park, NY | Unrestricted Contribution | $1,000 |
| Cal State Univ Long Beach Long Beach, CA | Unrestricted Contribution | $1,000 |
| The Children's Center of New Milfor New Milford, CT | Unrestricted Contribution | $1,000 |
| Uncw Seahawk Club Wilmington, NC | Unrestricted Contribution | $1,000 |
| Boys and Girls Home of Se NC Wilmington, NC | Unrestricted Contribution | $500 |
| Canines for Service Wilmington, NC | Unrestricted Contribution | $500 |
| Giving Circle of Heritage Hunt Gainsville, VA | Unrestricted Contribution | $500 |
| Habitat for Humanity Junction City, OR | Unrestricted Contribution | $500 |
| A Place for Grace Kitty Rescue St Albans, VT | Unrestricted Contribution | $400 |
| Wounded Warriors Topeka, KS | Unrestricted Contribution | $400 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,711 | $2,664 | $12,205 | $9,000 | 24 | $10,100 | — | $1,304 |
| 2024 | $19,835 | $3,780 | $12,125 | $9,000 | 23 | $10,111 | — | $2,143 |
| 2023 | $27,067 | $3,847 | $14,532 | $11,450 | 32 | $12,460 | $1,009 | $2,138 |
| 2022 | $38,720 | $10,542 | $14,148 | $11,000 | 29 | $12,087 | $5,161 | $2,872 |
| 2021 | $44,343 | $9,073 | $13,151 | $11,000 | 29 | — | $4,384 | $6,589 |
| 2020 | $48,454 | $9,733 | $15,814 | $12,550 | 32 | — | $6,931 | $6,403 |
| 2019 | $57,201 | $13,412 | $15,708 | $12,500 | 33 | — | $12,612 | $7,586 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Japajag Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in varied areas. For example, Canines for Service says it seeks to inspire veterans through life-changing canine partnerships; Portland Art Museum describes a mission of engaging diverse communities through art and film; and Beaverton Education Foundation says it mobilizes community resources to support equitable opportunities for students. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $9,000. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $1,000, with a median of $275. The largest grants included $1,000 each to Building Home for Heros, Cal State Univ Long Beach, The Children's Center of New Milfor, and UNCW Seahawk Club. Other grants included $500 to Canines for Service, $300 each to Portland Art Museum and Adelante Mujeres, and $200 to World Central Kitchen.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kate Henriques, Judith R Pierce, Peter R Henriques, and Gloria H Patterson as trustees. Charles D Pierce is listed as “ADMINISTRATO.”
Japajag Foundation's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gloria H. Patterson
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Judith R. Pierce
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Peter R. Henriques
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kate Henriques
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Charles D. Pierce
Administrator
On filings since 2019
$2K (2019) → $2K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jeffrey B. Henriques (2019–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $2K, to Charles D Pierce (Administrato).
Frequently asked questions about Japajag Foundation
How much does Japajag Foundation give each year?
Japajag Foundation gave $9K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $9K across 23 grants.
What is Japajag Foundation's typical grant size?
Japajag Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $275, and its average grant was $375, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Japajag Foundation that year got $450 on average.
Where does Japajag Foundation give grants?
Japajag Foundation's top state is North Carolina, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Oregon (18%) and New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (4 grants), Wilmington, NC (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Japajag Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 96% of Japajag Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Japajag Foundation's largest grantees?
Japajag Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Building Home for Heros ($1,000), Cal State Univ Long Beach ($1,000) and The Children's Center of New Milfor ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Japajag Foundation?
Japajag Foundation reported $14K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Japajag Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in varied areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Japajag Foundation?
The foundation’s 2023 filing says to submit a written request outlining the organization’s specific needs. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Japajag Foundation's EIN?
Japajag Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6212462. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS December 17, 2019)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 28, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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