JEC Foundation
JEC Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2026 filing reports $695,000 in grants to 45 organizations, including groups working in human rights, health, housing, media, food assistance, and other charitable areas.
JEC Foundation at a glance
In short: JEC Foundation gave $695K across 45 grants in 2026 (avg $15K), mostly in California. 11% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $695,000
- +11.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 45
- +7.1% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $15,444
- +3.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,425,346
- -1.1% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (5 of 45, 2026)
- Primary geography
- California (71% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to JEC Foundation
- 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: 2000 Avenue Of The Stars Ste 1200N, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: (310) 557-8100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who JEC Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Human Rights Watch ($35K). Together the top 10 received $275K.
Grant Size Distribution
213 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 208 grants of 213 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, California received 71% of grant dollars, New York 16%, the District of Columbia 4%, Maryland 4%, and Tennessee 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
Cities
Is JEC Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 5 of 45 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 84% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 22% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $432K (2021) to $942K (2022). In 2026 it made 45 grants totaling $695K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Human Rights Watch New York, NY | General fund | $35,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | General fund | $30,000 |
| Habitat For Humanity San Francisco, CA | General fund | $30,000 |
| Keep Tahoe Blue South Lake Tahoe, CA | General fund | $30,000 |
| Kqed San Francisco, CA | General fund | $30,000 |
| Project Healing Waters LaPlata, MD | General fund | $30,000 |
| Monument Crisis Center Concord, CA | General fund | $25,000 |
| Puppies Behind Bars New York, NY | General fund | $25,000 |
| ALS Association Agoura Hills, CA | General fund | $20,000 |
| Berkeley Repretory Theatree Berkeley, CA | General fund | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,425,346 | $684,357 | $746,833 | $695,000 | 45 | $696,283 | $640,807 | $671,494 |
| 2025 | $5,487,684 | $812,493 | $684,182 | $625,000 | 42 | $626,393 | $775,882 | $642,032 |
| 2024 | $5,359,259 | $1,094,133 | $681,298 | $635,000 | 44 | $637,091 | $1,049,926 | $583,758 |
| 2023 | $4,945,168 | $581,836 | $606,969 | $570,000 | 41 | $571,050 | $545,165 | $559,896 |
| 2022 | $4,960,301 | $142,212 | $984,653 | $941,500 | 41 | $942,575 | $133,370 | $624,983 |
| 2021 | $5,802,742 | $427,779 | $478,332 | $431,500 | 35 | — | $398,532 | $522,299 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JEC Foundation reported a distributable amount of $671K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include organizations whose stated work spans several areas. Human Rights Watch says it investigates human rights abuses and works to advance justice and human dignity. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento describes its work as building locally in Sacramento and Yolo Counties. KQED says it serves Northern California through community-supported media, arts, education, and community dialogue. Other supported organizations describe work in crisis assistance and food access, service-dog training, agricultural land protection, educational equity, and food rescue.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation made 45 grants totaling $695,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $35,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest grants included Human Rights Watch ($35,000), Doctors Without Borders ($30,000), Habitat for Humanity ($30,000), Keep Tahoe Blue ($30,000), KQED ($30,000), and Project Healing Waters ($30,000). Each was listed for general fund support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Sally C Adams as Director and President; Michael C Adams as Director and VP; Julie A Bradner as Director, CFO, and Secretary; and Shari Leinwand as Director and Assistant Secretary.
JEC Foundation is led by Sally C Adams, Director President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Sally C Adams
Director President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie A Bradner
Director CFO Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael C Adams
Director Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shari Leinwand
Director Assistant Secretary
Director Assistant Secretary → Director Assistant Secry, 2022
Director Assistant Secry → Director Assistant Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Thomas G Adams (2021–2023) — Director Vice President
- Former: James T Adams (2021) — Director Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 JEC Foundation
How much does JEC Foundation give each year?
JEC Foundation gave $695K across 45 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $625K across 42 grants.
What is JEC Foundation's typical grant size?
JEC Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,444, across 45 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from JEC Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does JEC Foundation give grants?
JEC Foundation gives mostly in California: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (9 grants), Oakland, CA (6 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does JEC Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 98% of JEC Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (44 of 45) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are JEC Foundation's largest grantees?
JEC Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Human Rights Watch ($35,000), Doctors Without Borders ($30,000) and Habitat For Humanity ($30,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is JEC Foundation?
JEC Foundation reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $696K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $671K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does JEC Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include organizations whose stated work spans several areas. Human Rights Watch says it investigates human rights abuses and works to advance justice and human dignity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from JEC Foundation?
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 JEC Foundation's EIN?
JEC Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4693429. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does JEC 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). JEC Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jec-foundation-morg_c65044038b264ce395b1c94f4b571a31
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