The J2 Foundation
The J2 Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. In 2024, it made 17 grants totaling $72,300 to charitable organizations.
The J2 Foundation at a glance
In short: The J2 Foundation gave $72K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in California. 6% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $72,300
- -12.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -32.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,253
- +28.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $884,571
- -4.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (51% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The J2 Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 822 S Robertson Blvd 200, Los Angeles, CA 90035-1613
Phone: (310) 358-3489
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The J2 Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children Burn Foundation ($10K). Together the top 10 received $63K.
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 106 grants of 106 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Recipients of 2024 grants were located in California, New York, Illinois, Connecticut, and New Jersey. By grant dollars, California received 51%, New York 22%, Illinois 9%, Connecticut 9%, and New Jersey 8%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The J2 Foundation open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 17 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 94% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 85% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $61K (2021) to $99K (2022). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $72K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children Burn Foundation Sherman Oaks, CA | Public Support of Organization Mission | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Israel Navy Seals Great Neck, NY | Public Support of Organization Mission | $9,000 |
| Center Theater Group Los Angeles, CA | Public Support of Organization Mission | $7,500 |
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | Public Support of Organization Mission | $6,600 |
| Americares Stamford, CT | Public Support of Organization Mission | $6,600 |
| Jewish Graduate Student Initiative Los Angeles, CA | Public Support of Organization Mission | $6,200 |
| Our House Murray Hill, NJ | Public Support of Organization Mission | $6,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | Public Support of Organization Mission | $5,000 |
| Ping Pong for Good Co Edward Charles Foundation Beverly Hills, CA | Public Support of Organization Mission | $3,000 |
| UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Public Support of Organization Mission | $3,000 |
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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 | $884,571 | $36,360 | $81,337 | $72,300 | 17 | $76,783 | $34,035 | $90,132 |
| 2023 | $929,548 | $33,944 | $102,111 | $82,500 | 25 | $90,710 | $28,394 | $79,301 |
| 2022 | $997,715 | $102,837 | $105,684 | $98,501 | 26 | $100,440 | $46,973 | $79,173 |
| 2021 | $1,000,562 | $27,032 | $65,067 | $60,553 | 17 | $62,285 | $26,133 | $88,924 |
| 2020 | $1,038,597 | $24,442 | $75,548 | $74,000 | 21 | — | $31,967 | $75,977 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The J2 Foundation reported a distributable amount of $90K 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 2024 grants included organizations working in different areas. For example, Feeding America describes its mission as advancing change by ensuring equitable access to nutritious food. The Jewish Graduate Student Initiative says it supports Jewish life on graduate school campuses and connects Jewish graduate students, alumni, and executives to their heritage and the greater Jewish community. Our House says it provides inclusive environments and related support services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Other 2024 grantees describe missions that include supporting the health, well-being, and education of Israel’s protectors (Friends of the Israel Defense Forces); advancing UCLA through philanthropy (UCLA Foundation); supporting people in need through local projects (Connecting a Caring Community); improving life for at-risk children in Los Angeles (Assistance League of Los Angeles); and collecting and distributing gently worn shoes to people in need (Sole Brothers).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $72,300. Grants ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median grant of $3,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $10,000 to Children Burn Foundation, $9,000 to American Friends of Israel Navy Seals, $7,500 to Center Theatre Group, $6,600 each to Feeding America and Americares, and $6,200 to the Jewish Graduate Student Initiative. Other notable grants included $6,000 to Our House and $5,000 to Friends of the Israel Defense Forces. The listed grant purposes were “public support of organization mission.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeffrey S. Levine as president, Steven Pokress as secretary, and Jill Levine Stein as treasurer.
The J2 Foundation is led by Jeffrey S. Levine, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeffrey S. Levine
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Levine Stein
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Pokress
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/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 J2 Foundation
How much does The J2 Foundation give each year?
The J2 Foundation gave $72K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $83K across 25 grants.
What is The J2 Foundation's typical grant size?
The J2 Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,253, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The J2 Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The J2 Foundation give grants?
The J2 Foundation gives mostly in California: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (22%) and Illinois (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (8 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The J2 Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on The J2 Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Support of Organization Mission" (17 grants).
Who are The J2 Foundation's largest grantees?
The J2 Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Children Burn Foundation ($10,000), American Friends of Israel Navy Seals ($9,000) and Center Theater Group ($7,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The J2 Foundation?
The J2 Foundation reported $885K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $77K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $90K (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.
What does The J2 Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 grants included organizations working in different areas. For example, Feeding America describes its mission as advancing change by ensuring equitable access to nutritious food. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The J2 Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The J2 Foundation's EIN?
The J2 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1912336. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The J2 Foundation 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 2020–2024
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