JC Flowers Foundation
The J.C. Flowers Foundation is a New York, New York-based private foundation that works with partners on health and social problems affecting isolated communities. Its stated focus areas are malaria elimination in Southern Africa and support for people returning to their communities after incarceration in New York.
JC Flowers Foundation at a glance
In short: JC Flowers Foundation gave $2.4M across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $221K), top state New Jersey. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,427,456
- -30.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $220,678
- -36.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $201,577
- Total assets
- $1,443,758
- +507.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (3 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (5% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to JC Flowers Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1301 Avenue Of The Americas 16Th F, New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 404-6800
Website: https://jcflowersfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who JC Flowers Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Diocese of Lusaka ($661K). Together the top 10 received $2.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 65 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation identifies Angola, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe as areas of work for its malaria efforts, with an emphasis on communities along shared borders. Its other stated geographic focus is New York, where it supports re-entry work.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is JC Flowers Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 11 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $110K; repeat grants $262K. How we count
Medians: $21K first-time, $205K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.8M (2020) to $3.5M (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $2.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Diocese of Lusaka | To Strengthen Malaria Control | $660,538 |
| Diocese of Namibia | To Strengthen Malaria Control | $396,700 |
| Diocese of Matabeleland | To Strengthen Malaria Control | $318,500 |
| Anglican Missionary Diocese of Center and South of Angola | To Strengthen Malaria Control | $308,148 |
| Methodist Church in Zimbabwe Harare East District | To Strengthen Malaria Control | $208,231 |
| Diocese of Harare | To Strenghten Malaria Control | $201,577 |
| The Lambeth Trust | To support the priorities of the archbishop of canterbury | $190,009 |
| Kasparov Chess Foundation Montville, NJ | To support the children's chess program in zambia and zimbabwe | $117,000 |
| Anglican Missionary Diocese of Tete | To Strengthen Malaria Control | $21,035 |
| Exodus Transitional Community Inc New York, NY | To Support Holistic Reentry Services | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,443,758 | $5,742,859 | $4,536,925 | $2,427,456 | 11 | $4,535,679 | $1,411 |
| 2023 | $237,824 | $4,902,679 | $5,224,325 | $3,494,258 | 10 | $5,193,325 | $3,800 |
| 2022 | $560,396 | $3,451,495 | $3,687,425 | $2,362,467 | 10 | $3,687,425 | $2,209,111 |
| 2021 | $801,445 | $3,387,564 | $3,394,541 | $2,304,422 | 15 | $3,394,541 | $100 |
| 2020 | $802,377 | $3,148,510 | $2,869,261 | $1,755,828 | 19 | — | $834 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation works to support malaria elimination through community mobilization in border communities across Angola, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its Isdell:Flowers Cross Border Malaria Initiative works with partner organizations and national malaria control programs. Its stated approach emphasizes community-based, cross-border, and collaborative efforts. The foundation also identifies Faith Leader Advocacy for Malaria Elimination as an initiative it supports.
In New York, the foundation supports re-entry after incarceration, including through Circles of Support. Its 2024 filing describes work with organizations to help parolees reintegrate into society by fostering informal social networks in Harlem, Manhattan.
The 2024 grants also included support for a children’s chess program in Zambia and Zimbabwe. One New York grantee, Exodus Transitional Community, describes its mission as providing supportive services to formerly incarcerated men and women to help them reintegrate into their communities and achieve social and economic well-being.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $2,427,456. Grants ranged from $718 to $660,538, with a median of $201,577. The largest grants supported malaria control: $660,538 to the Diocese of Lusaka, $396,700 to the Diocese of Namibia, $318,500 to the Diocese of Matabeleland, and $308,148 to the Anglican Missionary Diocese of Center and South of Angola. Other grants included $208,231 to the Methodist Church in Zimbabwe Harare East District and $201,577 to the Diocese of Harare, also for malaria control.
Other 2024 awards included $190,009 to the Lambeth Trust to support the priorities of the Archbishop of Canterbury; $117,000 to the Kasparov Chess Foundation for a children’s chess program in Zambia and Zimbabwe; $21,035 to the Anglican Missionary Diocese of Tete for malaria control; $5,000 to Exodus Transitional Community for holistic re-entry services; and $718 to Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison for higher education in prison.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists J. Christopher Flowers as president, Amanda Paret as treasurer/secretary, Anne W. Flowers as trustee, and Rebecca Vander Meulen as executive director. The foundation’s team page identifies J. Christopher Flowers as founder and chairperson, Rebecca Vander Meulen as executive director, Anne Flowers as trustee, Susan Lassen as trustee, and Mona Laungani as treasurer and secretary.
JC Flowers Foundation is led by Rebecca Vander Meulen, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rebecca Vander Meulen
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$130K (2020) → $183K (2024)
J. Christopher Flowers
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne W. Flowers
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Paret
Treasurer & Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Mona Laungani (2020–2023) — Treasurer & Secretary
- Former: Kristin Johnson (2020–2022) — Secretary · Filing note: Ended 102422
- Former: Susan Lassen (2020) — Vice President · Filing note: Resigned 11520
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $183K, to Rebecca Vander Meulen (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about JC Flowers Foundation
How much does JC Flowers Foundation give each year?
JC Flowers Foundation gave $2.4M across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.5M across 10 grants.
What is JC Flowers Foundation's typical grant size?
JC Flowers Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $201,577, and its average grant was $220,678, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from JC Flowers Foundation that year got $110K on average.
Does JC Flowers Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on JC Flowers Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Strengthen Malaria Control" (6 grants).
Who are JC Flowers Foundation's largest grantees?
JC Flowers Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Diocese of Lusaka ($660,538), Diocese of Namibia ($396,700) and Diocese of Matabeleland ($318,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is JC Flowers Foundation?
JC Flowers Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $5.7M.
What does JC Flowers Foundation fund?
The foundation works to support malaria elimination through community mobilization in border communities across Angola, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its Isdell:Flowers Cross Border Malaria Initiative works with partner organizations and national malaria control programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from JC Flowers Foundation?
The foundation 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 ↑
Where does JC Flowers Foundation make grants?
The foundation identifies Angola, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe as areas of work for its malaria efforts, with an emphasis on communities along shared borders. Its other stated geographic focus is New York, where it supports re-entry work.
What is JC Flowers Foundation's EIN?
JC Flowers Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2142340. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does JC Flowers Foundation 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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