JI Foundation Inc
JI Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, New York. It makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and reported 28 grants totaling $426,000 in 2024.
JI Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: JI Foundation Inc gave $426K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), top state Maryland. 4% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $426,000
- -4.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- +7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,214
- -11.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $4,651,197
- +5.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (1 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (41% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to JI Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Pbwt 1133 Ave Of The Americas, New York, NY 10036
Phone: (212) 336-2000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who JI Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Center Stage Theater ($90K). Together the top 10 received $340K.
Grant Size Distribution
122 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 113 grants of 122 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland (41%), New York (26%), and the District of Columbia (21%). Smaller reported shares went to New Jersey (4%) and Colorado (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
Is JI Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 28 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 89% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $288K (2020) to $461K (2022). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $426K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center Stage Theater Baltimore, MD | Capital campaign and annual fund | $90,000 |
| Friends of WWII Memorial Foundation Washington, DC | General charitable purposes | $80,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association New York, NY | General charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| St Lawrence University Canton, NY | General charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| Fund for Johns Hopkins Medicine Baltimore, MD | Dr. Shen's research | $25,000 |
| GBMC Foundation Towson, MD | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Brick Presybterian Church New York, NY | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| National Aquarium Baltimore, MD | Annual giving | $20,000 |
| American Indian College Fund Denver, CO | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health Duluth, MN | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,651,197 | $827,238 | $530,556 | $426,000 | 28 | $433,199 | $729,881 | $3,449 |
| 2023 | $4,394,048 | $627,107 | $537,820 | $447,000 | 26 | $461,867 | $551,395 | $446,923 |
| 2022 | $4,379,973 | $-67,644 | $546,028 | $460,500 | 27 | $471,958 | $119,359 | $461,726 |
| 2021 | $5,001,753 | $701,628 | $470,992 | $365,000 | 22 | $376,665 | $607,351 | $463,362 |
| 2020 | $4,795,901 | $1,109,550 | $376,295 | $288,250 | 19 | — | $1,033,288 | $377,555 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JI Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including the arts, education, health care, environmental connection, and support for Native students and tribal colleges. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ own missions: for example, the National Aquarium says it connects people with nature to inspire care for the ocean planet, and the American Indian College Fund says it invests in Native students and tribal college education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $426,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $90,000, with a median grant of $7,500.
The largest 2024 grants included $90,000 to Center Stage Theater for its capital campaign and annual fund; $80,000 to Friends of WWII Memorial Foundation for general charitable purposes; $30,000 each to Metropolitan Opera Association and St. Lawrence University; and $25,000 each to Fund for Johns Hopkins Medicine for Dr. Shen’s research and GBMC Foundation for general charitable purposes. Other grants included $20,000 to Brick Presbyterian Church and $20,000 to National Aquarium, plus $10,000 each to American Indian College Fund, Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health, Real Partners Uganda Inc, and UNCF.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jane WI Droppa as President; Larry D Droppa as Vice-President/Trustee; Michael S Arlein as Secretary/Asst Treasurer; and Katherine Droppa, Jack Droppa, and Daniel Watson Droppa as Trustees.
JI Foundation Inc is led by Jane WI Droppa, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jane WI Droppa
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Watson Droppa
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack Droppa
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Droppa
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry D Droppa
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael S Arlein
Secretary & Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 JI Foundation Inc
How much does JI Foundation Inc give each year?
JI Foundation Inc gave $426K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $447K across 26 grants.
What is JI Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
JI Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $15,214, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from JI Foundation Inc that year got $10K on average.
Where does JI Foundation Inc give grants?
JI Foundation Inc's top state is Maryland, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (26%) and District of Columbia (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants), Baltimore, MD (4 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does JI Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 86% of JI Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are JI Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
JI Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Center Stage Theater ($90,000), Friends of WWII Memorial Foundation ($80,000) and Metropolitan Opera Association ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is JI Foundation Inc?
JI Foundation Inc reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $433K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does JI Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including the arts, education, health care, environmental connection, and support for Native students and tribal colleges. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from JI Foundation Inc?
The foundation contributes 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 JI Foundation Inc's EIN?
JI Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6149199. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does JI 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.
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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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Grantable. (2026). JI Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ji-foundation-inc-morg_693ba894eaa64ca9aece62eafe592b24
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