Jsseckel Foundation
Jsseckel Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Torrance, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $843K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $10K.
Jsseckel Foundation at a glance
In short: Jsseckel Foundation gave $20K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $5K), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $20,000
- +33.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $5,000
- +33.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Total assets
- $842,814
- -4.7% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Jsseckel Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was WSLB ($7K). Together the top 4 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Jsseckel Foundation gives
- Giving fell 33% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 89% 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2024) to $40K (2020). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WSLB Long Beach, CA | GRANT | $6,500 |
| Su CASA Long Beach, CA | GRANT | $4,500 |
| Rainbow Services San Pedro, CA | GRANT | $4,500 |
| Internal House Seal Beach, CA | GRANT | $4,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $842,814 | $39,651 | $81,391 | $20,000 | 4 | $47,190 | $10,107 | $53,218 |
| 2025 | $884,554 | $47,774 | $75,388 | $15,000 | 4 | $41,689 | $18,253 | $46,041 |
| 2024 | $912,147 | $49,761 | $72,363 | $12,000 | 4 | $38,691 | $20,241 | $42,804 |
| 2023 | $934,150 | $-263,903 | $89,429 | $30,000 | 4 | $56,505 | $23,526 | $37,426 |
| 2022 | $1,287,582 | $69,128 | $91,817 | $31,857 | 5 | $57,673 | $40,567 | $57,006 |
| 2021 | $1,283,907 | $36,380 | $91,597 | $34,284 | 5 | — | $31,647 | $57,853 |
| 2020 | $1,339,028 | $61,390 | $94,715 | $39,784 | 6 | — | $34,749 | $58,492 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jsseckel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $53K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jsseckel Foundation is led by Alan T. Pliska, CEO on every filing since 2020; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Alan T. Pliska
CEO
On filings since 2020
23 hrs/week
$48K (2020) → $50K (2026)
Randolph Jones
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$600 (2026)
James Hansen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $50K, to Alan T Pliska (CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Jsseckel Foundation
How much does Jsseckel Foundation give each year?
Jsseckel Foundation gave $20K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $15K across 4 grants.
What is Jsseckel Foundation's typical grant size?
Jsseckel Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $4,500, and its average grant was $5,000, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jsseckel Foundation give grants?
Jsseckel Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Long Beach, CA (2 grants).
Does Jsseckel Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Jsseckel Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grant" (4 grants).
How large is Jsseckel Foundation?
Jsseckel Foundation reported $843K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $47K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $53K (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 Jsseckel Foundation?
Jsseckel Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Torrance, CA. It holds $843K in total assets as of 2026.
What is Jsseckel Foundation's EIN?
Jsseckel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0752411. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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