Jolyn Foundation Inc
Jolyn Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Watchung, New Jersey. The organization has been tax-exempt since December 1986 and operates as a 501(c)(3) entity.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.8M
-3.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$210K
-10.9% YoY
Grant Count
25
-7.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
-3.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grant-making priorities include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Food Pantries
- Housing
- Women's Shelters
- Supportive Housing and Shelters
Grantmaking
Grant Range
** $750 - $30,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- New Jersey
- Virginia
- New York
The foundation also awards grants in California, Texas, Florida, Illinois, and Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,879,124 |
| Total Giving | $235,750 |
| Total Revenue | $175,176 |
| Total Expenses | $280,117 |
Most Recent Filing: 2023
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,810,161 | $1,879,124 | $1,984,065 |
| Revenue | $187,609 | $175,176 | $237,508 |
| Expenses | $256,572 | $280,117 | $275,018 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $210,000 | $235,750 | $231,129 |
| Net Investment Income | $141,070 | $130,858 | $193,676 |
| Distributable Amount | $242,698 | $216,065 | $220,828 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Lynda Goldschein, Director (1 hour per week)
- Sharon Parker, Director (0.5 hours per week)
- Gail Bell, Director (0.5 hours per week)
- Terri Goldschein, Director (0.5 hours per week)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYNDA GOLDSCHEIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHARON PARKER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| GAIL BELL | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| TERRI GOLDSCHEIN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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