JJR Foundation Inc
JJR Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Buffalo, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $254K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $12K. Net investment income was $5K.
JJR Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: JJR Foundation Inc gave $12K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $6,000
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $253,880
- -3.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 JJR Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Austism Services Inc ($6K). Together the top 2 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How JJR Foundation Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out 86% 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
In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Austism Services Inc Amherst, NY | General Purpose | $6,000 |
| The Summit Center Getzville, NY | General Purpose | $6,000 |
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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 | $253,880 | $9,437 | $17,714 | $12,000 | 2 | $12,000 | $4,686 | $13,912 |
| 2023 | $262,157 | $367,586 | $116 | — | — | — | $111,896 | $11,745 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JJR Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
JJR Foundation Inc is led by James J. Rzad, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James J. Rzad
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caleb Jennings
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Kermis
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Emmerling
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Domino
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 JJR Foundation Inc
How much does JJR Foundation Inc give each year?
JJR Foundation Inc gave $12K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is JJR Foundation Inc?
JJR Foundation Inc reported $254K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (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.
Where does JJR Foundation Inc operate?
JJR Foundation Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is JJR Foundation Inc's EIN?
JJR Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2478720. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
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 2023–2024
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