JYN Foundation
JYN Foundation is a private foundation, based in Madison, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $50K. Net investment income was $76K.
JYN Foundation at a glance
In short: JYN Foundation gave $50K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $50K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $50,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $1,205,855
- +9.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% 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 JYN Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was James Beard Public Market ($50K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 7 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How JYN Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 87% 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 $50K (2020) to $60K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| James Beard Public Market Portland, OR | For the Unrestricted Use of the Charity | $50,000 |
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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 | $1,205,855 | $88,917 | $61,205 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,000 | $76,214 | $57,547 |
| 2023 | $1,098,973 | $33,187 | $66,380 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,000 | $25,009 | $52,015 |
| 2022 | $995,872 | $128,800 | $69,463 | $60,000 | 1 | $60,000 | $94,314 | $51,132 |
| 2021 | $1,233,327 | $112,892 | $58,059 | $50,000 | 3 | $50,000 | $102,239 | $59,517 |
| 2020 | $826,739 | $99,017 | $58,953 | $50,000 | 1 | — | $89,421 | $47,938 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JYN Foundation reported a distributable amount of $58K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
JYN Foundation is led by Carolynn D. Loacker, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carolynn D. Loacker
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John R. Loacker (2020) — Trustee
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 JYN Foundation
How much does JYN Foundation give each year?
JYN Foundation gave $50K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $50K across 1 grant.
How large is JYN Foundation?
JYN Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $58K (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.
Where does JYN Foundation operate?
JYN Foundation has awarded grants in California, Idaho, Oregon.
What is JYN Foundation's EIN?
JYN Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1267230. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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