JOH Foundation Inc
JOH Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Princeton, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $154K. Net investment income was $24K.
JOH Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: JOH Foundation Inc gave $154K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $154,000
- +62.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,250
- +21.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Total assets
- $5,992,020
- +179.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (49% 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 JOH Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Enob Inc ($30K). Together the top 8 received $154K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How JOH Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 52% from 2021 to 2024. 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 $95K (2023) to $154K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $154K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Enob Inc Long Island City, NY | To Support Organization's Charitable Purpose | $30,000 |
| Korean-American Youth Assistance Coalition Englewood Cliffs, NJ | To Support Organization's Charitable Purpose | $30,000 |
| Korean American Community Foundation New York, NY | To Support Organization's Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| NY Nanum Foundation Fort Lee, NJ | To Support Organization's Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| The Cooper Union New York, NY | To Support Organization's Charitable Purpose | $20,000 |
| Vision Care USA Englewood Cliffs, NJ | To Support Organization's Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Give Chances Inc Northvale, NJ | To Support Organization's Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Korean American Food Technologist Association Corvallis, OR | To Support Organization's Charitable Purpose | $4,000 |
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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 | $5,992,020 | $4,019,165 | $171,130 | $154,000 | 8 | $154,000 | $23,890 | $4,003 |
| 2023 | $2,143,985 | $254,889 | $111,856 | $95,005 | 6 | $95,005 | $43,092 | $7,539 |
| 2022 | $2,006,469 | $57,887 | $173,713 | $151,740 | 11 | $151,740 | $36,604 | $4,423 |
| 2021 | $2,123,550 | $128,955 | $123,735 | $101,500 | 8 | $101,500 | $108,878 | $116,081 |
| 2020 | $2,117,929 | $359,774 | $152,022 | $124,000 | 12 | — | $137,188 | $2,322 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JOH Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
JOH Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Julia Elligers
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Park
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sun P. Joh
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sunnie Joh
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yongkeun Joh
Trustee
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 JOH Foundation Inc
How much does JOH Foundation Inc give each year?
JOH Foundation Inc gave $154K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $95K across 6 grants.
What is JOH Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
JOH Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $22,500, and its average grant was $19,250, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does JOH Foundation Inc give grants?
JOH Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was New Jersey (49%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants) and Englewood Cliffs, NJ (2 grants).
Who are JOH Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
JOH Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Enob Inc ($30,000), Korean-American Youth Assistance Coalition ($30,000) and Korean American Community Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is JOH Foundation Inc?
JOH Foundation Inc reported $6.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $154K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is JOH Foundation Inc's EIN?
JOH Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1728938. 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
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