Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation
The mission is to break the cycle of poverty, hunger and homelessness through developing partnerships, creating programs and providing grant funding to support innovative community benefit organizations.
Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation at a glance
In short: Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation gave $100K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $100K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,000
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $100,000
- +275.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $3,130,605
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Project Home ($100K).
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 12 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation gives
- Giving fell 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $80K (2023) to $378K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Project Home Philadelphia, PA | Grant pledged during impact in an instant event at 35th anniversary gala in may 2024; use for construction costs of sacred heart residence project - addition of 20 respite beds | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,130,605 | $1,711,748 | $1,864,548 | $100,000 | 1 | $90,973 |
| 2023 | $2,944,719 | $1,704,681 | $1,728,205 | $80,000 | 3 | $45,626 |
| 2022 | $2,723,451 | $1,396,021 | $1,809,519 | $333,200 | 3 | $50,783 |
| 2021 | $3,427,076 | $1,456,548 | $1,402,542 | $132,000 | 2 | $111,080 |
| 2020 | $3,235,580 | $1,309,319 | $1,876,596 | $378,000 | 3 | $76,355 |
About Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation is a public charity, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $100K. Net investment income was $91K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation is led by Heather Goldfarb, Executive Director & Assistant Treasurer since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 9 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Heather Goldfarb
Executive Director & Assistant Treasurer
Exc. Director & Assistant Treasurer → Executive Director & Assistant Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$85K (2020) → $107K (2024)
Leo Carlin Jr.
Board President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon Bon Jovi
Board Chair
Board Chairman → Board Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Spencer
Board Vice Chair
Board Vice Chairman → Board Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mimi Box
Board Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Korzilius
Board Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Peters
Board Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sr Mary Scullion
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Perna
Board Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $107K, to Heather Goldfarb (Exec. DIR, Asst. Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation
How much does Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation give each year?
Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation gave $100K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $80K across 3 grants.
How large is Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation?
Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
Where does Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation operate?
Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation has awarded grants in Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania.
What is Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation's EIN?
Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5036346. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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