Jordan and Andrea Lott Foundation
Jordan and Andrea Lott Foundation is a private foundation, based in Issaquah, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $140K. Net investment income was $86K.
Jordan and Andrea Lott Foundation at a glance
In short: Jordan and Andrea Lott Foundation gave $140K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), top state Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $140,000
- -57.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,333
- -71.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $2,992,424
- -1.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (46% 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 Jordan and Andrea Lott Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Southern California ($50K). Together the top 6 received $140K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 22 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Jordan and Andrea Lott Foundation gives
- Giving grew 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 76% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $16K (2020) to $326K (2023). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $140K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Uw Foundation Seattle, WA | General Support | $50,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | General Support | $15,000 |
| The Open Window School Bellevue, WA | General Support | $10,000 |
| US Olympic & Paralympic Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | General Support | $10,000 |
| Kindering Bellevue, WA | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,992,424 | $107,054 | $163,336 | $140,000 | 6 | $141,884 | $86,457 | $187,496 |
| 2023 | $3,048,882 | $79,404 | $348,428 | $325,500 | 4 | $328,038 | $75,392 | $174,629 |
| 2022 | $3,317,906 | $554,795 | $206,198 | $185,000 | 4 | $186,903 | $66,018 | $171,847 |
| 2021 | $2,969,309 | $81,465 | $126,548 | $105,000 | 4 | $108,720 | $64,637 | $175,220 |
| 2020 | $3,014,392 | $546,058 | $32,983 | $16,091 | 4 | — | $36,404 | $112,177 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jordan and Andrea Lott Foundation reported a distributable amount of $187K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jordan and Andrea Lott Foundation is led by Jordan Lott, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jordan Lott
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Lott
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
3 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 Jordan and Andrea Lott Foundation
How much does Jordan and Andrea Lott Foundation give each year?
Jordan and Andrea Lott Foundation gave $140K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $326K across 4 grants.
What is Jordan and Andrea Lott Foundation's typical grant size?
Jordan and Andrea Lott Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,500, and its average grant was $23,333, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jordan and Andrea Lott Foundation give grants?
Jordan and Andrea Lott Foundation's top state is Washington, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (36%) and Virginia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bellevue, WA (2 grants).
Does Jordan and Andrea Lott Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Jordan and Andrea Lott Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jordan and Andrea Lott Foundation's largest grantees?
Jordan and Andrea Lott Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Southern California ($50,000), Uw Foundation ($50,000) and The Nature Conservancy ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jordan and Andrea Lott Foundation?
Jordan and Andrea Lott Foundation reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $142K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $187K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Jordan and Andrea Lott Foundation's EIN?
Jordan and Andrea Lott Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3772354. 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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