JLA Foundation
JLA Foundation is a private foundation, based in Sparks, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $635K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $12K. Net investment income was $468K.
JLA Foundation at a glance
In short: JLA Foundation gave $12K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,465
- +539.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +125.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,385
- +184.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $634,755
- +254.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (66% 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 JLA Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Coral Tree Education Foundation ($5K). Together the top 9 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How JLA Foundation gives
- Giving fell 54% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 441% of 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 $2K (2023) to $52K (2020). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Coral Tree Education Foundation Campbell, CA | to empower and nurture a generation of educated and compassionate young Cambodians | $5,000 |
| Reno Philharmonic Orchestra Reno, NV | Financial Support | $2,050 |
| Catholic Charties Reno, NV | Financial Support | $2,000 |
| Asian Inc San Francisco, CA | Education, help minority owned business | $1,000 |
| Angel Island Immigrant Station Foun San Francisco, CA | AIISF shares stores and persnal journey of Immigrants through education initiatives and public programs | $1,000 |
| THE 100 Club Concord, CA | FOR Police Officers and their family who were killed in the line of duty | $700 |
| Art in Action Redwood City, CA | Financial Support | $500 |
| PBS Reno Reno, NV | using media toeducate, inspire, entertain, and express a diversity of prospectives | $150 |
| Nevada Meuseum of Art Reno, NV | Through innovative programming and scholarship, theMuseumprovides the opportunity for people of all ages to encounter, engage, and enjoy a diversity ofartexperiences | $65 |
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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 | $634,755 | $470,428 | $14,710 | $12,465 | 9 | $12,465 | $468,183 | $2,826 |
| 2023 | $179,037 | $-1,294,320 | $5,268 | $1,950 | 4 | $1,950 | $1,764 | $8,756 |
| 2022 | $1,478,625 | $-157 | $22,113 | $19,500 | 7 | $19,500 | — | — |
| 2021 | $1,524,704 | $108,004 | $29,902 | $27,300 | 3 | $27,300 | $93,687 | — |
| 2020 | $1,447,786 | $137,057 | $54,176 | $51,500 | 5 | — | $84,381 | $70,465 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JLA Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
JLA Foundation is led by Jonathan Leong, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jonathan Leong
President
President & Treasurer → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yunji Leong
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Reuben S. F. Wong (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Willa Leong (2020–2023) — Vice President & Secretary
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 JLA Foundation
How much does JLA Foundation give each year?
JLA Foundation gave $12K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 4 grants.
What is JLA Foundation's typical grant size?
JLA Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,385, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does JLA Foundation give grants?
JLA Foundation gives mostly in California: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Nevada (34%). The most frequent recipient cities were Reno, NV (4 grants) and San Francisco, CA (2 grants).
Does JLA Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on JLA Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Financial Support" (3 grants).
Who are JLA Foundation's largest grantees?
JLA Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Coral Tree Education Foundation ($5,000), Reno Philharmonic Orchestra ($2,050) and Catholic Charties ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is JLA Foundation?
JLA Foundation reported $635K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is JLA Foundation's EIN?
JLA Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3678130. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
Live grants for the work JLA Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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