JLH Foundation
JLH Foundation is a private foundation based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Its 2024 grants supported organizations in several states and Washington, DC, including organizations working in higher education, media, leadership education, and public policy.
JLH Foundation at a glance
In short: JLH Foundation gave $795K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), top state Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $795,000
- +22.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- +27.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,393
- -3.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $8,467,235
- -21.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (28% 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 JLH Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10306 E Calle De Las Brisas, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Phone: (408) 312-2222
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who JLH Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was TP USA ($220K). Together the top 10 received $600K.
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 93 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona (28%), Washington, DC (18%), Virginia (15%), Texas (14%), and California (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How JLH Foundation gives
- 32% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 120% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 166% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2020) to $1.0M (2022). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $795K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TP USA Phoenix, AZ | General Use | $220,000 |
| Uatx Austin, TX | General Use | $100,000 |
| Media Research Center Reston, VA | General Use | $50,000 |
| David Horowitz Freedom Center Los Angeles, CA | General Use | $50,000 |
| Leadership Institute Arlington County, VA | General Use | $50,000 |
| State Freedom Caucus Foundation Washington DC, DC | General Use | $30,000 |
| Conservative Partnership Institute Washington DC, DC | General Use | $30,000 |
| Heritage Foundation Washington DC, DC | General Use | $25,000 |
| Committee to Unleash Prosperity Washington DC, DC | General Use | $25,000 |
| Libre Institute Albuquerque, NM | General Use | $20,000 |
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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 | $8,467,235 | $-51,538 | $819,509 | $795,000 | 28 | $795,000 | — | $477,769 |
| 2023 | $10,804,381 | $678,385 | $670,932 | $650,000 | 22 | $670,932 | $657,453 | $434,111 |
| 2022 | $9,404,670 | $270,387 | $1,077,578 | $1,005,001 | 26 | $1,070,810 | $204,578 | $490,786 |
| 2021 | $10,544,822 | $8,869,823 | $409,738 | $362,000 | 16 | $409,738 | $490,553 | $420,541 |
| 2020 | $2,084,737 | $250,640 | $19,679 | $8,900 | 1 | — | $39,861 | $96,908 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JLH Foundation reported a distributable amount of $478K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include UATX, which describes its mission as building a liberal arts university committed to freedom of inquiry, freedom of conscience, and civil discourse. The Media Research Center says it works to document and combat what it describes as falsehoods and censorship in news media, entertainment media, and Big Tech. Leadership Institute says it educates people for successful participation in government, politics, and media. State Freedom Caucus Foundation says it trains conservative state lawmakers on policy, procedures, and working with the media.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $795,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $220,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest grants included $220,000 to TP USA and $100,000 to UATX, both for general use. Other notable general-use grants were $50,000 each to Media Research Center, David Horowitz Freedom Center, and Leadership Institute; and $30,000 each to State Freedom Caucus Foundation and Conservative Partnership Institute.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Heather Hayden as director, Marilyn Hayden as secretary, and Douglas Hayden as president.
JLH Foundation is led by Douglas Hayden, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Douglas Hayden
President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Hayden
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn J Hayden
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/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 JLH Foundation
How much does JLH Foundation give each year?
JLH Foundation gave $795K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $650K across 22 grants.
What is JLH Foundation's typical grant size?
JLH Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $28,393, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does JLH Foundation give grants?
JLH Foundation's top state is Arizona, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (18%) and Virginia (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington DC, DC (6 grants) and Austin, TX (3 grants).
Does JLH Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of JLH Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are JLH Foundation's largest grantees?
JLH Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include TP USA ($220,000), Uatx ($100,000) and Media Research Center ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is JLH Foundation?
JLH Foundation reported $8.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $795K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $478K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does JLH Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include UATX, which describes its mission as building a liberal arts university committed to freedom of inquiry, freedom of conscience, and civil discourse. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from JLH Foundation?
The foundation 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 JLH Foundation's EIN?
JLH Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1692014. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does JLH Foundation 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). JLH Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jlh-foundation-morg_234bfb7a35c6464e83aad535c17d211f
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