The J & a Love Foundation
The J & a Love Foundation is a private foundation, based in Brea, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $173K.
The J & a Love Foundation at a glance
In short: The J & a Love Foundation gave $173K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $43K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $172,551
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $43,138
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,625
- Total assets
- $4,015,426
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (78% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who The J & a Love Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Compassion International ($135K). Together the top 4 received $173K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 18 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The J & a Love Foundation gives
- Giving grew 71% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2021) to $173K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $173K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Compassion International Colorado Springs, CO | Child Sponsorship Support | $135,136 |
| World Vision Federal Way, WA | Child Sponsorship Support | $23,400 |
| Sa-Rang Community Church Anaheim, CA | Donation to Church | $7,850 |
| Friends for Special Needs Irvine, CA | Child Sponsorship Support | $6,165 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,015,426 | $639,126 | $289,326 | $172,551 | 4 | $252,551 | — |
| 2024 | $3,615,626 | $566,319 | $195,544 | $165,414 | 4 | $165,414 | $30,943 |
| 2023 | $3,644,851 | $1,500,888 | $127,773 | $117,578 | 4 | $117,578 | $13,903 |
| 2022 | $1,871,736 | $505,702 | $106,356 | $100,720 | 3 | $100,720 | $5,702 |
| 2021 | $1,472,390 | $500,001 | $55,179 | $54,062 | 3 | $54,062 | — |
| 2020 | $1,027,568 | $502,000 | $59,156 | $59,156 | 6 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The J & a Love Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Justin Sangmin Lee
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ana Hayeon Lee
Trustor
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 J & a Love Foundation
How much does The J & a Love Foundation give each year?
The J & a Love Foundation gave $173K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $165K across 4 grants.
What is The J & a Love Foundation's typical grant size?
The J & a Love Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,625, and its average grant was $43,138, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The J & a Love Foundation give grants?
The J & a Love Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Washington (14%) and California (8%).
Does The J & a Love Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The J & a Love Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Child Sponsorship Support" (3 grants).
How large is The J & a Love Foundation?
The J & a Love Foundation reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $639K.
What is The J & a Love Foundation's EIN?
The J & a Love Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2838890. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 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 2025 (received by the IRS September 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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