Lorna Jordan Charitable Organization
Lorna Jordan Charitable Organization is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas including climate justice, arts, health, legal services, and community support.
Lorna Jordan Charitable Organization at a glance
In short: Lorna Jordan Charitable Organization gave $2.7M across 49 grants in 2024 (avg $56K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,735,000
- +314.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 49
- +122.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $55,816
- +86.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $51,628,451
- -0.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (76% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Lorna Jordan Charitable Organization
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lorna Jordan Charitable Organization funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tubman Center for Health & Freedom ($220K across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 71 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Washington organizations received 76% of grant dollars, New York organizations 12%, California organizations 9%, and Hawaii organizations 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 49 itemized grants.
Cities
How Lorna Jordan Charitable Organization gives
- 19% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $660K (2023) to $2.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 49 grants totaling $2.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Evergreen State College Foundation Olympia, WA | Sustainability in Prisons Project | $150,000 |
| 350 Seattle Seattle, WA | SAARC Fund | $100,000 |
| Artist Trust Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Cardea Services Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Community Partners Los Angeles, CA | Civics Center fund | $100,000 |
| Community Passageways Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Doney Memorial Pet Clinic Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Eastside Legal Assistance Program Bellevue, WA | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Food Lifeline Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Helpline House Bainbridge Is, WA | Capital Campaign fund | $100,000 |
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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 | $51,628,451 | $3,380,641 | $3,544,387 | $2,735,000 | 49 | $3,288,090 | $3,488,688 | $2,818,948 |
| 2023 | $51,792,197 | $2,104,558 | $1,644,379 | $660,000 | 22 | $1,377,085 | $3,285,462 | $2,598,845 |
| 2022 | $51,332,018 | $51,452,545 | $120,527 | — | — | $75,775 | $269,635 | $752,111 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lorna Jordan Charitable Organization reported a distributable amount of $2.8M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees describe a range of work: 350 Seattle says it organizes for climate justice; Artist Trust says it supports artists’ livelihoods; and Doney Memorial Pet Clinic says it provides veterinary care to pets of homeless and qualifying low-income people in the Seattle area. Community Passageways describes its work as supporting youth and helping address the school-to-prison pipeline.
Other grantees’ stated missions include providing health care and community services (Tubman Center for Health & Freedom), dance performances and instruction (Spectrum Dance Theater), legal representation and transition support (Seattle Clemency Project), and arts-based programming for people in prison (Rehabilitation Through the Arts).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 49 grants totaling $2,735,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $150,000, with a median of $75,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants, the foundation awarded $150,000 to Evergreen State College Foundation for the Sustainability in Prisons Project. It gave $100,000 each to 350 Seattle for the SAARC Fund; Artist Trust, Cardea Services, Community Passageways, Doney Memorial Pet Clinic, Eastside Legal Assistance Program, Food Lifeline, Legal Counsel for Youth and Children, and Queer-Art for general and unrestricted purposes; Community Partners for the Civics Center fund; and Helpline House for its capital campaign.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Andrea Caupain Sanderson as a director; John Creahan as a director and president; Sarah Holt Hopper as a director, secretary, and treasurer; and Daniel Winterbottom as a director and vice president.
Lorna Jordan Charitable Organization is led by John Creahan, Director & President on every filing since 2022; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Creahan
Director & President
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
$111K (2023) → $70K (2024)
Andrea Caupain Sanderson
Director
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
$86K (2023) → $70K (2024)
Daniel Winterbottom
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
$111K (2023) → $70K (2024)
Sarah Holt Hopper
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
$111K (2023) → $70K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $70K, to Andrea Caupain Sanderson (Dir). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Lorna Jordan Charitable Organization
How much does Lorna Jordan Charitable Organization give each year?
Lorna Jordan Charitable Organization gave $2.7M across 49 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $660K across 22 grants.
What is Lorna Jordan Charitable Organization's typical grant size?
Lorna Jordan Charitable Organization's median grant in 2024 was $75,000, and its average grant was $55,816, across 49 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lorna Jordan Charitable Organization give grants?
Lorna Jordan Charitable Organization gives mostly in Washington: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (12%) and California (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (24 grants), Port Townsend, WA (4 grants), Los Angeles, CA (2 grants) and Olympia, WA (2 grants).
Does Lorna Jordan Charitable Organization give general operating support?
Yes: 37% of Lorna Jordan Charitable Organization's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 49) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Employee wellness fund" (16 grants).
Who are Lorna Jordan Charitable Organization's largest grantees?
Lorna Jordan Charitable Organization's largest 2024 grantees include Tubman Center for Health & Freedom ($220,000 across 4 grants), Evergreen State College Foundation ($160,000 across 2 grants) and Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle ($120,000 across 3 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lorna Jordan Charitable Organization?
Lorna Jordan Charitable Organization reported $51.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lorna Jordan Charitable Organization fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lorna Jordan Charitable Organization?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lorna Jordan Charitable Organization's EIN?
Lorna Jordan Charitable Organization's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1557110. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Lorna Jordan Charitable Organization accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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