Jasco Philanthropies Inc
Jasco Philanthropies Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2025 filing describes internship programs and fellowships supporting students and recipients pursuing work in areas including finance, filmmaking, venture capital, entrepreneurship, and nonprofit organizations.
Jasco Philanthropies Inc at a glance
In short: Jasco Philanthropies Inc gave $30K across 41 grants in 2025 (avg $733.122), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $30,058
- +87.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 41
- +95.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $733
- -3.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,433
- -55.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (56% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Jasco Philanthropies Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 621 West 145Th Street, New York, NY 10031
Phone: (646) 670-3853
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jasco Philanthropies Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Afnan Rahman ($1K). Together the top 10 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 85 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
For filing year 2025, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in New York (56%), Georgia (10%), Texas (8%), New Jersey (8%), and Pennsylvania (7%). These figures describe the locations of recipients, not a stated geographic eligibility policy.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Jasco Philanthropies Inc gives
- Giving grew 276% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2022) to $40K (2023). In 2025 it made 41 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various Donees Under 25 Various, NY | 25 grants to interns | $1,425 |
| Afnan Rahman New York, NY | Contribution provided | $1,333 |
| Amy Estrada Southold, NY | Contribution provided | $1,333 |
| Iyianah Moncrieffe Jamaica, NY | Contribution provided | $1,333 |
| Md Minhaz Jamaica, NY | Contribution provided | $1,333 |
| Mihika Shankar Princeton Junction, NJ | Contribution provided | $1,333 |
| Shemes Strickland New York, NY | Contribution provided | $1,333 |
| Salman Ahmed South Richmond, NY | Contribution provided | $1,150 |
| Justin O'Reilly Fair Lawn, NJ | Contribution provided | $1,000 |
| Aniya Puryear Philadelphia, PA | Contribution provided | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,433 | $50,000 | $51,768 | $30,058 | 41 | $51,768 |
| 2024 | $3,201 | $32,697 | $32,341 | $16,003 | 21 | $32,341 |
| 2023 | $2,845 | $37,344 | $49,024 | $40,251 | 20 | $49,024 |
| 2022 | $14,525 | $24,432 | $9,907 | $8,000 | 3 | $9,907 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2025 filing describes spring and summer eight-week internship programs, which more than 80 students completed. It says the experience is intended to prepare interns for future work in finance, filmmaking, venture capital, entrepreneurship, or nonprofit organizations.
The filing also describes a Startup Founder Fellowship, with four recipients, that includes a grant to help launch a business or nonprofit organization and training on raising startup capital and what investors look for. Its Film & Entertainment Fellowship had one recipient and includes a grant to help produce a short or feature film related to an underrepresented community, plus training on raising funding, assembling a production team, and marketing the project.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 41 grants totaling $30,058. Individual grant amounts ranged from $100 to $1,425, with a median of $1,000. Listed grants included $1,425 to Various Donees Under 25 for “25 grants to interns,” and $1,333 each to Afnan Rahman, Amy Estrada, Iyianah Moncrieffe, Md Minhaz, Mihika Shankar, and Shemes Strickland; those grants were described as “Contribution provided.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James Cole Jr as Director, President & Treasurer; Cynthia Cole as Director & Secretary; and Earl Williams and Wilson Quesada as Directors.
Jasco Philanthropies Inc is led by James Cole Jr., Director President & Treasurer on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Cole Jr.
Director President & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Cole
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Earl Williams
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wilson Quesada
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Jasco Philanthropies Inc
How much does Jasco Philanthropies Inc give each year?
Jasco Philanthropies Inc gave $30K across 41 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $16K across 21 grants.
What is Jasco Philanthropies Inc's typical grant size?
Jasco Philanthropies Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $733, across 41 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jasco Philanthropies Inc give grants?
Jasco Philanthropies Inc gives mostly in New York: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (10%) and Texas (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants), Bronx, NY (5 grants), Brooklyn, NY (3 grants) and Jamaica, NY (2 grants).
Does Jasco Philanthropies Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 41 grants with a stated purpose on Jasco Philanthropies Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution provided" (40 grants).
Who are Jasco Philanthropies Inc's largest grantees?
Jasco Philanthropies Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Afnan Rahman ($1,333), Amy Estrada ($1,333) and Iyianah Moncrieffe ($1,333), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jasco Philanthropies Inc?
Jasco Philanthropies Inc reported $1K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $50K.
What does Jasco Philanthropies Inc fund?
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2025 filing describes spring and summer eight-week internship programs, which more than 80 students completed. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jasco Philanthropies Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jasco Philanthropies Inc's EIN?
Jasco Philanthropies Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0876611. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Jasco Philanthropies Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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