Jensam Foundation Inc
Jensam Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $20.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $238K. Net investment income was $953K.
Jensam Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Jensam Foundation Inc gave $238K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $237,500
- -88.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +800.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,389
- -98.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $20,757,104
- +8.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (53% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Jensam Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was UJA Federation New York ($125K across 2 grants). Together the top 8 received $238K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 13 (62%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Jensam Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 93% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 24% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $238K (2024) to $3.5M (2021). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $238K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UJA Federation New York New York, NY | Cash Contribution | $100,000 |
| Kennedy School of Government at Harvard College Dorchester, MA | Cash Contribution | $50,000 |
| UJA Federation New York New York, NY | Cash Contribution | $25,000 |
| York County Community Foundation York, PA | Cash Contribution | $25,000 |
| Wissahickon Trails Ambler, PA | Cash Contribution | $10,000 |
| Congregation Beth OR Maple Glen, PA | Cash Contribution | $10,000 |
| US Biathlon Association Midway, UT | Cash Contribution | $10,000 |
| Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation Norwalk, CT | Cash Contribution | $5,000 |
| Syngap Research Fund San Diego, CA | Cash Contribution | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20,757,104 | $953,235 | $261,394 | $237,500 | 9 | $238,217 | $952,856 | $987,213 |
| 2023 | $19,072,418 | $442,639 | $2,127,296 | $2,000,000 | 1 | $2,000,663 | $442,524 | $952,816 |
| 2022 | $20,679,563 | $2,405,570 | $3,072,527 | $3,000,000 | 1 | $3,000,593 | $2,399,818 | $1,137,383 |
| 2021 | $26,990,290 | $3,428,580 | $3,606,134 | $3,510,000 | 2 | $3,510,551 | $3,412,001 | $1,207,057 |
| 2020 | $24,883,831 | $6,089,184 | $31,632 | — | — | — | $1,560,338 | $888,049 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jensam Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $987K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jensam Foundation Inc is led by Joelle Kayden, President, Secretary & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joelle Kayden
President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eleanor K. Sloane
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Eleanor K. Killian (2020–2022) — Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about Jensam Foundation Inc
How much does Jensam Foundation Inc give each year?
Jensam Foundation Inc gave $238K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.0M across 1 grant.
What is Jensam Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Jensam Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $26,389, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jensam Foundation Inc give grants?
Jensam Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (21%) and Pennsylvania (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Jensam Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Jensam Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Cash Contribution" (9 grants).
Who are Jensam Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Jensam Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include UJA Federation New York ($125,000 across 2 grants), Kennedy School of Government at Harvard College ($50,000) and York County Community Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jensam Foundation Inc?
Jensam Foundation Inc reported $20.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $238K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $987K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Jensam Foundation Inc's EIN?
Jensam Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3523249. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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