JJS Foundation Inc
JJS Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Port Jeff Station, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to individual recipients and charitable organizations, with stated purposes including family assistance, support for people in need, scholarships, veterans’ needs, and donations for underprivileged children.
JJS Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: JJS Foundation Inc gave $11K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $649), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,033
- +5.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -19.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $649
- +30.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $411
- Total assets
- $5,366
- -9.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to JJS Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 201 Canal Road, Port Jeff Station, NY 11776
Phone: (631) 473-0919
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who JJS Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was J Guiliano ($2K). Together the top 10 received $6K.
Organizations only. It also paid 6 grants to individuals ($5,198), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 81 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 2% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How JJS Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2020) to $11K (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 6 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $5,198 |
| J Guiliano Ronkonkoma, NY | Family in Need | $1,598 |
| Journey Church East Patchogue, NY | 501(C)(3) Organization | $1,082 |
| Armenian Church of Holy Martyrs Bayside, NY | Donation - Underprivileged Children | $1,000 |
| Connetquot Youth Association Ronkonkoma, NY | Special Needs Tball Field | $518 |
| Epic of Li East Meadow, NY | Caring for People in Need | $500 |
| Amvets Vets Event Ronkonkoma, NY | Vets in Need | $447 |
| St Baldrick's Foundation Monrovia, CA | Wigs for Cancer Patients | $244 |
| Rodden Adult Home Lake Ronkonkoma, NY | Caring for Elder People in Need | $152 |
| Bob Birk Memorial Scholarship Medford, NY | Scholarship Contribution | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,366 | $17,000 | $17,034 | $11,033 | 17 | $11,033 | $278 |
| 2023 | $5,932 | $14,500 | $14,549 | $10,483 | 21 | $10,483 | $277 |
| 2022 | $5,335 | $15,000 | $13,201 | $9,293 | 16 | $9,293 | $259 |
| 2021 | $5,131 | $15,000 | $15,409 | $10,888 | 13 | $10,888 | $167 |
| 2020 | $3,945 | $12,500 | $11,445 | $7,410 | 14 | — | $167 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JJS Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $278 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No overall mission statement is provided. Reported grant purposes include helping families in need, supporting people in need, scholarships, veterans in need, and a special-needs T-ball field. The foundation’s filing also describes activities involving support for families adopted through Journey Church, help fighting epilepsy, and help fighting MS.
Among the organizations it supported, St. Baldrick’s Foundation describes its mission as funding promising research toward cures for childhood cancers and helping survivors live long, healthy lives. Lakeland Fire Department describes itself as an all-volunteer department serving the Lakeland Fire District and says it solicits funds for training and education for its members and district residents.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $11,033. Grant amounts ranged from $94 to $3,503, with a median of $411.
Notable 2024 grants included $3,503 to an individual recipient for family need; $1,598 to J Guiliano for family need; $1,082 to Journey Church; $1,000 to Armenian Church of Holy Martyrs for a donation for underprivileged children; and $518 to Connetquot Youth Association for a special-needs T-ball field. Other reported grants included $500 to EPIC of LI for caring for people in need, $447 to AMVETS Vets Event for veterans in need, and $244 to St. Baldrick’s Foundation for wigs for cancer patients.
The filing also describes direct charitable activities involving Journey Church, Armenian Church of Holy Martyrs, and J Guiliano, with statements about adopted families, fighting MS, and fighting epilepsy, respectively.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jack Seferian as president, Haig Seferian as vice president, and Grace Bohl as secretary.
JJS Foundation Inc is led by Jack Seferian, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jack Seferian
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Grace Bohl
Secretary
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Haig Seferian
Vice President
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 JJS Foundation Inc
How much does JJS Foundation Inc give each year?
JJS Foundation Inc gave $11K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10K across 21 grants.
What is JJS Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
JJS Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $411, and its average grant was $649, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does JJS Foundation Inc give grants?
JJS Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ronkonkoma, NY (4 grants).
Does JJS Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on JJS Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Family in Need" (6 grants).
Who are JJS Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
JJS Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include J Guiliano ($1,598), Journey Church ($1,082) and Armenian Church of Holy Martyrs ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 6 grants to individuals ($5,198), which are not listed by name. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is JJS Foundation Inc?
JJS Foundation Inc reported $5K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $278 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does JJS Foundation Inc fund?
No overall mission statement is provided. Reported grant purposes include helping families in need, supporting people in need, scholarships, veterans in need, and a special-needs T-ball field. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from JJS Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions 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 JJS Foundation Inc's EIN?
JJS Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0520587. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does JJS 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.
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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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