Jkar Foundation
Jkar Foundation is a private foundation, based in Holliston, MA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 5 grants totaling $1.9M. Net investment income was $10K.
Jkar Foundation at a glance
In short: Jkar Foundation gave $1.9M across 5 grants in 2020 (avg $382K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $1,910,768
- Grants made (2020)
- 5
- Average grant
- $382,154
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (95% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Jkar Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Mass General Hospital ($1.8M). Together the top 5 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 5 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mass General Hospital Boston, MA | To Further the Charitable Organization | $1,817,268 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX | To Further the Charitable Organization | $50,000 |
| RI Center Assisting Those in Need Charlestown, RI | To Further the Charitable Organization | $25,000 |
| Cycle for Survival (David Linn) New York, NY | To Further the Charitable Organization | $15,000 |
| Other Miscellaneous Boston, MA | To Further the Charitable Organization | $3,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $-24,905 | $1,930,227 | $1,910,768 | 5 | $10,435 | $3,867 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jkar Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jkar Foundation's 2020 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Jason R. Krantz
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keely F. Krantz
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Jkar Foundation
How much does Jkar Foundation give each year?
Jkar Foundation gave $1.9M across 5 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Jkar Foundation's typical grant size?
Jkar Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $25,000, and its average grant was $382,154, across 5 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jkar Foundation give grants?
Jkar Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Jkar Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Jkar Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further the Charitable Organization" (5 grants).
Who are Jkar Foundation's largest grantees?
Jkar Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Mass General Hospital ($1,817,268), MD Anderson Cancer Center ($50,000) and RI Center Assisting Those in Need ($25,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How much is Jkar Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Jkar Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Jkar Foundation's EIN?
Jkar Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3575819. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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 year 2020
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