Jita Foundation Inc
Jita Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Its 2022 filing describes support for educational opportunities, Christian missionaries and mission activities, and needy families. The most recent filing on record is for 2022, with nothing filed since; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Jita Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Jita Foundation Inc gave $122K across 19 grants in 2022 (avg $6K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $122,381
- +31.6% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 19
- +90.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $6,441
- -30.7% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $374,867
- +223.1% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (71% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Jita Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing lists Richard Lee as the contact, says forms and materials are provided upon request, and states that applicants should meet the requirements.
- Contact
Application contact: Richard Lee
Mailing address: One Bridge Plaza North 675, Fort Lee, NJ 07024
Phone: (201) 926-9233
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jita Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Pilgrim Church ($20K). Together the top 10 received $85K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 9% to California, 8% to Minnesota, 5% to Arizona, and 4% to North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
How Jita Foundation Inc gives
- 26% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $93K (2021) to $122K (2022). In 2022 it made 19 grants totaling $122K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pilgrim Church Hackensack, NJ | Christian Church | $20,000 |
| Ki-Ho Song Fort Lee, NJ | Christian Mission (In UK) | $10,350 |
| Ark Church Bergenfield, NJ | Christian Church | $10,000 |
| Joni & Friends Albert Lea, MN | Christian Mission Org. | $10,000 |
| Seed USA Ministry Inc La Mirada, CA | Christian Mission | $7,200 |
| Kim Mission Sierra Vista, AZ | Christian Mission | $6,500 |
| David Shin Ramsey, NJ | Christian Mission | $5,881 |
| John Jeemyeong Kim Palisades Park, NJ | Christian Mission | $5,000 |
| Smaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Christian Mission Org. | $5,000 |
| Hyun Ki Kim Fort Lee, NJ | Christian Mission | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $374,867 | $382,929 | $124,101 | $122,381 | 19 | $124,101 |
| 2021 | $116,039 | $100,000 | $94,750 | $93,000 | 10 | $94,750 |
| 2020 | $110,789 | $102,000 | $96,361 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2022 filing says its charitable activities include providing scholarship funds to educational organizations and needy students, including for Christian education; supporting Christian missionaries and their families; supporting mission trips and spiritual revival activities; and helping needy families in the community.
Its 2022 grants included support for churches and Christian mission organizations, as well as individual recipients. Community Vision Inc, which received $3,600 in 2022, describes its own mission as supporting developmentally disabled and low-income individuals.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $122,381. Grant amounts ranged from $2,800 to $20,000, with a median of $5,000. Notable grants included $20,000 to Pilgrim Church, $10,000 to Ark Church, $10,000 to Joni & Friends, and $7,200 to Seed USA Ministry Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Richard Lee as founder and president, Ui Chin Lee as treasurer, and Sun Rye Lee as secretary.
Jita Foundation Inc is led by Richard Lee, Founder & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Richard Lee
Founder & President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sun Rye Lee
Secretary
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ui Chin Lee
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Jita Foundation Inc
How much does Jita Foundation Inc give each year?
Jita Foundation Inc gave $122K across 19 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $93K across 10 grants.
What is Jita Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Jita Foundation Inc's median grant in 2022 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,441, across 19 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jita Foundation Inc give grants?
Jita Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (9%) and Minnesota (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Lee, NJ (5 grants) and Palisades Park, NJ (2 grants).
Does Jita Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Jita Foundation Inc's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Christian Mission" (12 grants).
Who are Jita Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Jita Foundation Inc's largest 2022 grantees include Pilgrim Church ($20,000), Ki-Ho Song ($10,350) and Ark Church ($10,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is Jita Foundation Inc?
Jita Foundation Inc reported $375K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $383K.
What does Jita Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s 2022 filing says its charitable activities include providing scholarship funds to educational organizations and needy students, including for Christian education; supporting Christian missionaries and their families; supporting mission trips and spiritual revival activities; and helping needy families in the community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jita Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jita Foundation Inc's EIN?
Jita Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1898257. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does Jita 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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