Jerath Family Foundation
Jerath Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $51K. Net investment income was $55K.
Jerath Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Jerath Family Foundation gave $51K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $51,001
- +104.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,000
- +104.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $13,837
- +35.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (59% 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 Jerath Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Pennsylvania ($30K). Together the top 3 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Jerath Family Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 441% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2022) to $51K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $51K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted Use by Charity | $30,000 |
| Embarc Chicago Chicago, IL | Unrestricted Use by Charity | $20,000 |
| Shrew Guru Krupa Foundation Hanover Park, IL | Unrestricted Use by Charity | $1,001 |
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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 | $13,837 | $55,823 | $52,195 | $51,001 | 3 | $51,001 | $54,959 | $11,561 |
| 2023 | $10,209 | $23,584 | $25,209 | $24,922 | 3 | $24,922 | $23,584 | $12,557 |
| 2022 | $11,834 | $16,668 | $17,471 | $17,000 | 1 | $17,000 | $16,668 | $7,799 |
| 2021 | $12,637 | $10,628 | $10,606 | — | — | — | $10,600 | $9,774 |
| 2020 | $325,680 | $325,680 | — | — | — | — | — | $669 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jerath Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jerath Family Foundation is led by Lynn Jerath, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lynn Jerath
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Amar Jerath
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kunal Jerath
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Jerath Family Foundation
How much does Jerath Family Foundation give each year?
Jerath Family Foundation gave $51K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $25K across 3 grants.
What is Jerath Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Jerath Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $17,000, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jerath Family Foundation give grants?
Jerath Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (41%).
Does Jerath Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Jerath Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Jerath Family Foundation?
Jerath Family Foundation reported $14K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $51K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Jerath Family Foundation's EIN?
Jerath Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3922289. 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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