Jordan Family Foundation Inc
Jordan Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $20.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $1.5M. Net investment income was $1.5M.
Jordan Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Jordan Family Foundation Inc gave $1.5M across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $168K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,512,500
- +0.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $168,056
- +0.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $20,736,920
- +0.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (40% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Jordan Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Red Cross ($603K). Together the top 9 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 20 grants of 45 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Jordan Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2022) to $1.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | Provide Support to Those in Need | $602,500 |
| Care Chicago, IL | End Poverty | $550,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres New York, NY | Provide Medical Support | $100,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation Madison, WI | $10,000 to scholarships; remaining is general suppport for education. | $60,000 |
| Atlanta Community Food Program Atlanta, GA | Food Programs for Needy Families | $50,000 |
| Feeding America Appleton, WI | Food Programs for Needy Families | $50,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation Santa Monica, CA | Prostate Cancer Research | $50,000 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank Fort Myers, FL | Food Programs for Needy Families | $25,000 |
| National Urban League New York, NY | Support of Underserved Urban Residents | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,736,920 | $1,833,142 | $1,631,037 | $1,512,500 | 9 | $1,519,871 | $1,500,374 | $1,574,786 |
| 2024 | $20,692,188 | $1,480,774 | $1,617,762 | $1,510,000 | 9 | $1,520,580 | $1,217,779 | $1,448,007 |
| 2023 | $20,842,749 | $1,028,568 | $1,530,837 | $1,410,000 | 9 | $1,417,285 | $791,019 | $1,397,197 |
| 2022 | $21,356,441 | $2,555,471 | $1,453,924 | $1,335,000 | 7 | $1,339,495 | $1,886,746 | $1,538,623 |
| 2021 | $20,657,253 | $2,500,509 | $1,548,005 | $1,445,000 | 11 | — | $1,628,233 | $1,385,052 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jordan Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.6M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jordan Family Foundation Inc is led by William P. Jordan, President & Director on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William P. Jordan
President & Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julia K. Jordan
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey S. Billings
Assistant Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dorian S. Jordan
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Dorian S Jordan CO G K LLC (2021–2022) — Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Julia K Jordan CO G K LLC (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: William P Jordan CO G K LLC (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: William Paul Jordan CO G K LLC (2021–2022) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Family Foundation Inc
How much does Jordan Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Jordan Family Foundation Inc gave $1.5M across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.5M across 9 grants.
What is Jordan Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Jordan Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $168,056, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jordan Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Jordan Family Foundation Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (36%) and New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Jordan Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 11% of Jordan Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Food Programs for Needy Families" (3 grants).
Who are Jordan Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Jordan Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include American Red Cross ($602,500), Care ($550,000) and Medecins Sans Frontieres ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jordan Family Foundation Inc?
Jordan Family Foundation Inc reported $20.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (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 Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Jordan Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5940739. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 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 2021 (received by the IRS January 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 17, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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