JC Foundation Inc
JC Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its 2025 grants supported charitable organizations working in areas including housing and homelessness, addiction recovery, food and clothing assistance, services for children with special needs, and Appalachian communities.
JC Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: JC Foundation Inc gave $635K across 35 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), top state Georgia. 26% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $635,000
- +80.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 35
- +29.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,143
- +39.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $8,723,201
- +18.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (9 of 35, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (36% 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 JC Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2472 S Rookwood Ct, Cincinnati, OH 45208
Phone: (513) 826-6145
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who JC Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Georgia Baptist Children's Homes ($60K). Together the top 10 received $330K.
Grant Size Distribution
155 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 154 grants of 155 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia (36%) and Florida (33%), followed by Ohio (9%), Kentucky (7%), and Illinois (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is JC Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 35 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 49% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 62% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 143% 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 $332K (2023) to $635K (2025). In 2025 it made 35 grants totaling $635K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Baptist Children's Homes Palmetto, GA | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Christian Appalachian Project Paintsville, KY | Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| Christian Service Center Orlando, FL | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Meals by Grace Alpharetta, GA | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| No Longer Bound Cumming, GA | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| St Ignatius Outreach Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Sunshine on a Ranney Day Roswell, GA | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless Orlando, FL | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Foster Care Support West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Status Home Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,723,201 | $2,179,857 | $800,728 | $635,000 | 35 | $687,023 | $2,098,137 | $479,427 |
| 2024 | $7,353,027 | $846,317 | $479,250 | $352,500 | 27 | $380,606 | $765,877 | $476,825 |
| 2023 | $6,986,081 | $609,764 | $423,412 | $332,000 | 26 | $332,000 | $520,527 | $434,724 |
| 2022 | $6,792,663 | $631,660 | $510,720 | $391,000 | 31 | $391,000 | $534,385 | $445,675 |
| 2021 | $6,675,068 | $862,844 | $586,467 | $485,000 | 36 | $485,000 | $765,141 | $451,036 |
| 2020 | $6,396,912 | $257,150 | $524,447 | $438,500 | 36 | — | $173,819 | $398,062 |
| 2019 | $6,693,612 | $410,739 | $565,719 | $475,000 | 40 | — | $327,085 | $412,320 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JC Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $479K 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 show support for organizations with varied charitable missions. Christian Appalachian Project describes its mission as “building hope, transforming lives, and sharing Christ’s love through service in Appalachia.” No Longer Bound describes itself as a faith-based inpatient treatment program for men with substance use disorder. Sunshine on a Ranney Day says it creates accessible and supportive spaces in homes for children with special needs. Other 2025 recipients include organizations serving homeless adults with mental illness, providing supportive housing, and offering food, clothing, and household items to people in need.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 35 grants totaling $635,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $60,000, with a median of $15,000. The largest listed grants included $60,000 to Georgia Baptist Children’s Homes; $45,000 to Christian Appalachian Project; and $30,000 each to Christian Service Center, Meals by Grace, No Longer Bound, St Ignatius Outreach, and Sunshine on a Ranney Day. The listed grants were designated unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists P Gail Hadaway as President; Michael S Caudill and Richard J Caudill as Vice Presidents; and Timothy Hadaway, Elizabeth A Caudill, Lisa R Caudill, Basil J Zaloom, Donald Rochon, and Steven G Dell as Directors.
JC Foundation Inc is led by P Gail Hadaway, President since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
P Gail Hadaway
President
President & Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Basil J Zaloom
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven G Dell
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth A Caudill
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa R Caudill
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Hadaway
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald Rochon
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael S Caudill
Vice President
Vice President, Director & Secretary → Vice President, Director & Investment Chair, 2024
Vice President, Director & Investment Chair → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard J Caudill
Vice President
Vice President & Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Loretta D Caudill (2019–2023) — President & Director
- Former: Phyllis G Hadaway (2019–2023) — Vice President & Director
- Former: Karen A Dyer (2019–2022) — Vice President & Director
- Former: Sandra Kutcel (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Don Rachon (2019) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about JC Foundation Inc
How much does JC Foundation Inc give each year?
JC Foundation Inc gave $635K across 35 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $353K across 27 grants.
What is JC Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
JC Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $18,143, across 35 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from JC Foundation Inc that year got $13K on average.
Where does JC Foundation Inc give grants?
JC Foundation Inc's top state is Georgia, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (33%) and Ohio (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Orlando, FL (4 grants), Roswell, GA (3 grants), Cincinnati, OH (3 grants) and West Palm Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does JC Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of JC Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (35 of 35) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are JC Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
JC Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Georgia Baptist Children's Homes ($60,000), Christian Appalachian Project ($45,000) and Christian Service Center ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is JC Foundation Inc?
JC Foundation Inc reported $8.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $687K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $479K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does JC Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied charitable missions. Christian Appalachian Project describes its mission as “building hope, transforming lives, and sharing Christ’s love through service in Appalachia.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from JC Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is JC Foundation Inc's EIN?
JC Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1489700. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does JC Foundation 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 6, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). JC Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jc-foundation-inc-morg_98e6879b329f4cba913a2324387076e5
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