Juju Foundation
The JuJu Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the support of youth initiatives and lifting the sprits of those in need.
Juju Foundation at a glance
In short: Juju Foundation gave $350K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $175K), mostly in California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $350,000
- +298.2% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- -50.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $175,000
- +696.4% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $175,000
- Total assets
- $36,925
- -68.0% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Juju Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Long Beach Unified School District ($300K). Together the top 2 received $350K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 16 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Juju Foundation gives
- Giving grew 456% from 2020 to 2023. 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $63K (2020) to $350K (2023). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $350K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Long Beach Unified School District Long Beach, CA | Program Services | $300,000 |
| The Cause Community Church Brea, CA | Program Services | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $36,925 | $305,291 | $383,754 | $350,000 | 2 |
| 2022 | $115,388 | $228,793 | $237,615 | $87,900 | 4 |
| 2021 | $175,315 | $283,848 | $334,953 | $80,000 | 7 |
| 2020 | $190,558 | $236,945 | $151,963 | $63,000 | 3 |
About Juju Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Juju Foundation is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Paramount, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $37K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $350K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Juju Foundation is led by JuJu Smith-Schuster, Chair since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
JuJu Smith-Schuster
Chair
Po Box & Paramount → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jesse Sapolu
Director
Van Ness Court & Costa Mesa → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vai Sikahema
Director
Po Box & Mt. Laurel → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sammy Toa
Secretary & Treasurer
Po Box & Paramount → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Juju Foundation
How much does Juju Foundation give each year?
Juju Foundation gave $350K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $88K across 4 grants.
How large is Juju Foundation?
Juju Foundation reported $37K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $305K.
What is Juju Foundation?
Juju Foundation is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Paramount, CA. It holds $37K in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Juju Foundation operate?
Juju Foundation has awarded grants in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Hawaii, New York, Pennsylvania.
What is Juju Foundation's EIN?
Juju Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3444959. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 18, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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