John Jordan Foundation
John Jordan Foundation is a private foundation, based in Healdsburg, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $11K.
John Jordan Foundation at a glance
In short: John Jordan Foundation gave $11K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,461
- -36.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,731
- +155.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,731
- Total assets
- $11,922
- -55.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (87% 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 John Jordan Foundation
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from John Jordan Foundation
Who John Jordan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Marine Toys for Tots Foundation ($10K). Together the top 2 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 37 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How John Jordan Foundation gives
- Giving fell 58% 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 $11K (2024) to $318K (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Triangle, VA | Holiday Toy Donation Program | $10,006 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma-Marin Santa Rosa, CA | Fundraiser Event | $1,455 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,922 | $225,371 | $240,141 | $11,461 | 2 | $238,124 | $3,038 |
| 2023 | $26,692 | $235,292 | $241,502 | $17,915 | 8 | $238,723 | $2,625 |
| 2022 | $32,902 | $232,409 | $234,325 | $15,501 | 2 | $231,700 | $1,636 |
| 2021 | $34,818 | $228,564 | $251,908 | $27,505 | 4 | $251,518 | $2,097 |
| 2020 | $58,162 | $250,180 | $519,915 | $317,545 | 21 | — | $17,978 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John Jordan 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
John Jordan Foundation is led by Katie Fonsen Young, Executive Director & President on every filing since 2021; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Katie Fonsen Young
Executive Director & President
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$79K (2021) → $161K (2024)
Josh Hermsmeyer
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas John Jordan II
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lisa Wittke Schaffner (2020–2021) — Executive Director & President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $161K, to Katie Fonsen Young (Executive Director, President).
Frequently asked questions about John Jordan Foundation
How much does John Jordan Foundation give each year?
John Jordan Foundation gave $11K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $18K across 8 grants.
How large is John Jordan Foundation?
John Jordan Foundation reported $12K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $238K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does John Jordan Foundation operate?
John Jordan Foundation has awarded grants in California, Colorado, Texas, Virginia.
What is John Jordan Foundation's EIN?
John Jordan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4735384. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 December 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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