The J.C. Flowers Foundation is a private operating foundation and corporate foundation of J.C. Flowers & Co. LLC, based in New York. The Foundation works with a wide range of partners to solve critical health and social problems affecting isolated, or "last mile," communities. It seeks maximum impact from its investments by partnering with other funding organizations, governments, and local, grassroots organizations with expertise and presence in communities often overlooked by traditional donors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.4M
+507.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.4M
-30.5% YoY
Grant Count
11
+10.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$221K
-36.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation focuses its efforts in two distinct geographic areas and corresponding program areas:
Malaria Elimination in Southern Africa The Foundation is committed to malaria elimination through community mobilization along the shared borders of Angola, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The Foundation's approach is guided by three core principles:
- Community Based: People living in endemic communities are experts in local realities and ultimately determine the success of malaria elimination efforts
- Cross Border: Parasites and mosquitoes do not respect national boundaries, and many families live on both sides and cross frequently
- Collaborative: The Foundation works alongside scientists, local leaders, national governments, religious bodies, and multilateral and non-profit organizations
Key initiatives include:
- Isdell:Flowers Cross Border Malaria Initiative (IFCBMI)
- Faith Leader Advocacy for Malaria Elimination (FLAME)
Re-entry Support in New York The Foundation supports the journey home after incarceration in New York, working to help formerly incarcerated men and women re-integrate into productive society by fostering informal social networks in Harlem and Manhattan.
Additional Focus Areas The Foundation also supports youth through basketball, enhances children's chess programs in Zambia and Zimbabwe, and advances the arts and education.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
Approximately $718–$1,000,000
Average Grant
Approximately $718–$1,000,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation operates in two primary geographic regions:
International
- Angola
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
- Additional funding locations: London, Lusaka
Domestic (United States)
- New York (primary focus, particularly Harlem and Manhattan)
- Additional funding locations: Boston, California, Kansas, New Jersey
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2023 Financial Summary
- Total Assets: $237,824
- Total Revenue: $4,902,679
- Total Expenses: $5,224,325
- Total Giving: $5,193,325
- Giving Rate: 1301.2%
Organization Status
- Tax-exempt since: January 2013
- EIN: 27-2142340
- IRS Classification: 501(c)(3) Private Operating Foundation
- Number of employees: 7
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,443,758 | $237,824 | $560,396 |
| Revenue | $5,742,859 | $4,902,679 | $3,451,495 |
| Expenses | $4,536,925 | $5,224,325 | $3,687,425 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,535,679 | $5,193,325 | $3,687,425 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,411 | $3,800 | $2,209,111 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
65 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Diocese of Lusaka ($660,538), Diocese of Namibia ($396,700), Diocese of Matabeleland ($318,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ANGLICAN MISSIONARY DIOCESE OF CENTER AND SOUTH OF ANGOLA | TO STRENGTHEN MALARIA CONTROL | $308,148 |
| ANGLICAN MISSIONARY DIOCESE OF TETE | TO STRENGTHEN MALARIA CONTROL | $21,035 |
| DIOCESE OF HARARE | TO STRENGHTEN MALARIA CONTROL | $201,577 |
| DIOCESE OF LUSAKA | TO STRENGTHEN MALARIA CONTROL | $660,538 |
| DIOCESE OF MATABELELAND | TO STRENGTHEN MALARIA CONTROL | $318,500 |
| DIOCESE OF NAMIBIA | TO STRENGTHEN MALARIA CONTROL | $396,700 |
| EXODUS TRANSITIONAL COMMUNITY INC NEW YORK, NY | TO SUPPORT HOLISTIC REENTRY SERVICES | $5,000 |
| HUDSON LINK FOR HIGHER EDUCATION IN PRISON OSSINING, NY | TO SUPPORT HIGHER EDUCATION IN PRISON | $718 |
| KASPAROV CHESS FOUNDATION MONTVILLE, NJ | TO SUPPORT THE CHILDREN'S CHESS PROGRAM IN ZAMBIA AND ZIMBABWE | $117,000 |
| METHODIST CHURCH IN ZIMBABWE HARARE EAST DISTRICT | TO STRENGTHEN MALARIA CONTROL | $208,231 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- J Christopher Flowers: President (2 hours/week)
- Rebecca Vander Meulen: Executive Director (40 hours/week, $160,992 annual salary)
- Mona Laungani: Treasurer/Secretary (5 hours/week)
- Anne W Flowers: Trustee (2 hours/week)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| J CHRISTOPHER FLOWERS | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| AMANDA PARET | TREASURER/SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| ANNE W FLOWERS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| REBECCA VANDER MEULEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $182,692 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Foundation received significant attention for a major grant to Forward Movement for discipleship initiatives, announced in 2025. The Foundation also hosts an annual round table and releases an annual report as part of its collaborative approach to malaria elimination efforts.
Forward Movement receives major grant for discipleship initiativesSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Jc Flowers Foundation fund?
The Foundation focuses its efforts in two distinct geographic areas and corresponding program areas: **Malaria Elimination in Southern Africa** The Foundation is committed to malaria elimination through community mobilization along the shared borders of Angola, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The Foundation's approach is guided by three core principles: • **Community Based**: People living in endemic communities are experts in local realities and ultimately determine the success of m…
How do I apply for a grant from Jc Flowers Foundation?
**Grant Activity (2023)** • Number of grants: 10-14 grants awarded • Total giving: $5,193,325 • Average grant size: Approximately $718–$1,000,000 • Median grant amount: $37,711 • Grant range: $1,000–$1,000,000 **Recent Grantees (2023)** • The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria: $1,000,000 • Kasparov Chess Foundation: Support for children's chess program in Zambia and Zimbabwe • Diocese of Lusaka • Forward Movement: Major grant for discipleship initiatives **Grant Programs by F…
Where does Jc Flowers Foundation make grants?
The Foundation operates in two primary geographic regions: **International** • Angola • Mozambique • Namibia • Zambia • Zimbabwe • Additional funding locations: London, Lusaka **Domestic (United States)** • New York (primary focus, particularly Harlem and Manhattan) • Additional funding locations: Boston, California, Kansas, New Jersey
What size grants does Jc Flowers Foundation award?
In 2024, Jc Flowers Foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $2.4M — an average of about $221K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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