JJs Legacy
The mission of Jj's Legacy is to honor Jeffrey Johns by educating Kern County residents on the value and importance of organ, eye, and tissue donation, increasing the number of registered donors, and providing compassionate support to donor and recipient families.
JJs Legacy at a glance
In short: JJs Legacy gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,000
- +41.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,000
- +41.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $631,000
- -6.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to JJs Legacy
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from JJs Legacy
Educational Scholarship
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Gift of Life Grant Program
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Deadline
Deadline not published
Got the Dot High School Leadership Program Scholarship
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Who JJs Legacy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Onelegacy Foundation ($15K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How JJs Legacy gives
- Giving grew 177% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $15K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Onelegacy Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Donate Life Rose Parade | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $631,000 | $371,178 | $441,900 | $15,000 | 1 | $6,223 |
| 2023 | $675,594 | $391,278 | $405,550 | $10,595 | 1 | $15,333 |
| 2022 | $688,063 | $329,384 | $355,663 | $10,800 | 1 | $1,819 |
| 2021 | $763,720 | $359,813 | $276,870 | $5,421 | 1 | $1,522 |
| 2020 | $732,535 | $260,422 | $236,008 | $10,000 | 1 | $2,282 |
| 2019 | $727,683 | $250,903 | $281,395 | $10,000 | 1 | $7,429 |
About JJs Legacy
Based on IRS filings
JJs Legacy is a public charity focused on Health, based in Bakersfield, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $631K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K. Net investment income was $6K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
JJs Legacy is led by Lori Malkin, Executive Director & Secretary since 2022 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 15 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lori Malkin
Executive Director & Secretary
Executive Director → Executive Director & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$71K (2019) → $89K (2024)
Nimisha Amin
Chairwoman
Board Member → Chairwoman, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Malkin
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Mullhofer
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cyrus Mojibi
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justin Salters
Board Member
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2020
Chairman → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leigh Pozas
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Anspach
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sister Judy Morasci
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Osborn
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Mone
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris McGlasson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Carbajal
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sean Tieu
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Manning
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Heather Van Housen (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Anthony Black-Eggleson (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Bruce Jay (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Greg Gallion (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Melissa Poole (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jaime Campbell (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Melissa Frank (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $89K, to Lori Malkin (ED/Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about JJs Legacy
How much does JJs Legacy give each year?
JJs Legacy gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $11K across 1 grant.
How large is JJs Legacy?
JJs Legacy reported $631K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $371K.
What is JJs Legacy?
JJs Legacy is a public charity focused on Health, based in Bakersfield, CA. It holds $631K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does JJs Legacy operate?
JJs Legacy has awarded grants in California.
What is JJs Legacy's EIN?
JJs Legacy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3546375. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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