The Four J Foundation
The Four J Foundation is a private foundation based in Pasadena, California. Its 2024 filing reports 16 grants totaling $8,509, primarily to California recipients, including schools and charitable organizations.
The Four J Foundation at a glance
In short: The Four J Foundation gave $9K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $531.813), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,509
- +244.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +300.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $532
- -13.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200
- Total assets
- $72,850
- -11.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Four J Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2023 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 223 Glen Summer Rd A, Pasadena, CA 91105
Phone: (626) 395-0395
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Four J Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cathedral High School ($2K). Together the top 10 received $5K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($3,649), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 61 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. The remaining reported shares were New Mexico (2%), Tennessee (2%), and Washington, DC (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Four J Foundation gives
- Giving grew 159% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 236% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $2K (2020) to $9K (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 3 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $3,649 |
| Cathedral High School Los Angeles, CA | Charitalbe | $1,750 |
| San Joaquin Memorial High School Fresno, CA | Educational | $1,050 |
| La Salle High School Pasadena, CA | Charitable | $500 |
| Santa Teresita School Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $300 |
| San Gabriel Mission San Gabriel, CA | Charitable | $250 |
| Catholic Charities Albuquerque, NM | Charitable | $200 |
| Children's Hospital LA Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $200 |
| Flintridge Sacred Heart La Canada Flintridge, CA | Charitable | $200 |
| St Judes Children's Research Hospit Memphis, TN | Charitable | $200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $72,850 | — | $9,419 | $8,509 | 16 | $9,419 | $3,991 |
| 2023 | $82,269 | — | $3,095 | $2,470 | 4 | $3,095 | $4,001 |
| 2022 | $85,364 | $-13,655 | $3,056 | $1,886 | 18 | $3,056 | $3,755 |
| 2021 | $102,075 | — | $3,886 | $3,291 | 16 | — | $3,925 |
| 2020 | $105,961 | — | $2,403 | $1,808 | 7 | — | $4,057 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Four J Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K 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
The foundation’s filings do not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included support for schools, a hospital, a research organization, a university foundation, and charitable organizations. Catholic Charities in Albuquerque describes its mission as putting faith into action to improve the lives of people in need, promote self-sufficiency, strengthen families, fight poverty, and build community. The UCLA Foundation describes itself as UCLA’s giving, receiving, and investing arm, enabling private donors to support the university’s academic and research work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 16 grants totaling $8,509. Grants ranged from $10 to $1,829, with a median of $200.
Among its largest reported grants were $1,829 to an individual recipient, $1,750 to Cathedral High School, and $1,720 to Vision of Hope. Other grants included $1,050 to San Joaquin Memorial High School, $500 to La Salle High School, and $200 each to Catholic Charities in Albuquerque, Children’s Hospital LA, Flintridge Sacred Heart, and St Judes Children's Research Hospit. UCLA Foundation received $100.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeannette Valdivia as president.
The Four J Foundation is led by Jeannette Valdivia, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeannette Valdivia
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 The Four J Foundation
How much does The Four J Foundation give each year?
The Four J Foundation gave $9K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 4 grants.
What is The Four J Foundation's typical grant size?
The Four J Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $200, and its average grant was $532, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Four J Foundation give grants?
The Four J Foundation gives mostly in California: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (4 grants), Fresno, CA (2 grants) and Pasadena, CA (2 grants).
Does The Four J Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on The Four J Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (14 grants).
Who are The Four J Foundation's largest grantees?
The Four J Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cathedral High School ($1,750), San Joaquin Memorial High School ($1,050) and La Salle High School ($500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($3,649), which are not listed by name. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Four J Foundation?
The Four J Foundation reported $73K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Four J Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filings do not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included support for schools, a hospital, a research organization, a university foundation, and charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Four J Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2023 filing 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 The Four J Foundation's EIN?
The Four J Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0201569. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Four J Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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