Jeds Foundation
Jeds Foundation is a private foundation based in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania. In its 2025 filing, it reported making 12 grants totaling $154,350 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in public safety, medicine, education, and community outreach.
Jeds Foundation at a glance
In short: Jeds Foundation gave $154K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $154,350
- +35.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- -7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,863
- +46.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,619,257
- +24.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (4 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (75% 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 Jeds 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: 981 Idlewild Road, Gladwyne, PA 19035-1437
Phone: (610) 617-5900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jeds Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Philadelphia Police Foundation ($25K). Together the top 10 received $148K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 52 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, reported grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania (75%), Virginia (15%), Washington, DC (6%), and New York (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jeds Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 12 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 42% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 182% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2020) to $154K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $154K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Police Foundation Philadelphia, PA | Public Safety | $25,000 |
| Sjogren's Foundation Reston, VA | Medical | $23,350 |
| Middle East Forum Philadelphia, PA | Promotes American Interests | $20,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Medical | $20,000 |
| Founding Forward Valley Forge, PA | Community Outreach | $15,000 |
| Alliance for Decision Education Bala Cynwyd, PA | Ensuring next generation is equipped with essential decision tools | $10,000 |
| Fred's Footsteps Bryn Mawr, PA | Community Outreach | $10,000 |
| Jefferson Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Medical | $10,000 |
| Project Hope Washington, DC | Community Outreach | $10,000 |
| Husk Cambodia (Via Gophilanthropic Foundation) Pittsford, NY | Support Charitable Causes | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,619,257 | $697,367 | $176,467 | $154,350 | 12 | $154,350 | $675,250 | $142,396 |
| 2024 | $2,098,357 | $1,040,875 | $121,788 | $113,950 | 13 | $113,950 | $1,033,037 | $126,942 |
| 2023 | $1,179,270 | $1,391,301 | $79,337 | $76,375 | 10 | $76,375 | $377,067 | $65,554 |
| 2022 | $773,431 | $51,812 | $57,095 | $54,705 | 9 | $54,705 | $49,422 | $58,833 |
| 2021 | $778,714 | $45,246 | $44,461 | $42,999 | 8 | $42,999 | $44,252 | $67,294 |
| 2020 | $777,929 | $357,640 | $19,659 | $17,048 | 7 | — | $22,413 | $43,921 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jeds Foundation reported a distributable amount of $142K 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 included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Philadelphia Police Foundation says it provides resources to assist the Philadelphia Police Department in promoting public safety; Sjogren’s Foundation says it provides education and resources to patients and families and funds research; and the Alliance for Decision Education says it seeks to equip students with skills and dispositions for better decision-making. Living Beyond Breast Cancer describes its work as providing trusted information and community support to people affected by breast cancer.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $154,350. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards included $25,000 to the Philadelphia Police Foundation for public safety; $23,350 to Sjogren’s Foundation for medical purposes; $20,000 each to Middle East Forum and the University of Pennsylvania; and $15,000 to Founding Forward for community outreach.
Other 2025 awards included $10,000 each to Alliance for Decision Education, Fred’s Footsteps, Jefferson Hospital, and Project HOPE; $5,000 each to Husk Cambodia (via GoPhilanthropic Foundation) and Living Beyond Breast Cancer; and $1,000 to Gladwyne Fire Co.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Steven B. Katznelson and Laurie L. MacKimmie as trustees.
Jeds Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Laurie L. Mackimmie
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steven B. Katznelson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Jeds Foundation
How much does Jeds Foundation give each year?
Jeds Foundation gave $154K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $114K across 13 grants.
What is Jeds Foundation's typical grant size?
Jeds Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,863, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jeds Foundation that year got $17K on average.
Where does Jeds Foundation give grants?
Jeds Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (15%) and District of Columbia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (4 grants) and Bala Cynwyd, PA (2 grants).
Does Jeds Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Jeds Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Medical" (4 grants) and "Community Outreach" (3 grants).
Who are Jeds Foundation's largest grantees?
Jeds Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Philadelphia Police Foundation ($25,000), Sjogren's Foundation ($23,350) and Middle East Forum ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jeds Foundation?
Jeds Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $154K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $142K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jeds Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jeds 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 Jeds Foundation's EIN?
Jeds Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6696272. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Jeds 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.
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 July 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Jeds Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jeds-foundation-morg_3ee310aa99da4e788026fab90a431e69
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