The Jals Family Foundation
The JALS Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Established in 1998, it says it seeks to strengthen and uplift local communities through strategic giving, with contributions devoted to organizations in the Southeastern United States.
The Jals Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jals Family Foundation gave $200K across 40 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Georgia. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $200,340
- +2.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 40
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,009
- -23.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,094,110
- +0.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (20 of 40, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Jals Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says applications should be submitted in writing and identifies David F Haddow as the contact. Its website asks applicants for a detailed cover letter explaining alignment with an area of focus, a specific request of $2,500–$10,000, and an explanation of how the grant would be used; a financial audit covering the most recent two years; and an impact report describing results from the most recent year. Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed. The foundation does not fund political or lobbying initiatives, fundraising galas, or conference attendance or travel. The website describes three review cycles: submissions received after January 1 are considered at the March board meeting; those received after March 15 at the July meeting; and those received after July 1 at the November meeting. Proposals aligned with the foundation’s interests may be followed by a virtual introduction meeting, after which the board decides the final amount.
- Contact
Application contact: David F Haddow
Mailing address: 4755 Millbrook Drive Nw, Atlanta, GA 30327
Phone: (404) 577-7222
Website: https://jalsfamilyfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jals Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cathedral of St Philip ($35K). Together the top 10 received $95K.
Grant Size Distribution
173 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 172 grants of 173 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it devotes contributions to organizations in the Southeastern United States. In 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia; the remaining listed shares went to Florida (2%), Maryland (1%), South Carolina (1%), and Louisiana (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Jals Family Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 20 of 40 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 40% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $165K (2020) to $200K (2025). In 2025 it made 40 grants totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cathedral of St Philip Atlanta, GA | General Support of Organization | $35,000 |
| Champions Community Foundation Johns Creek, GA | General Support of Organization | $10,000 |
| Shepherd Center Atlanta, GA | General Support of Organization | $10,000 |
| Comers Outreach Norcross, GA | General Support of Organization | $7,500 |
| Second Helpings Atlanta Atlanta, GA | General Support of Organization | $7,500 |
| Zoo Atlanta Atlanta, GA | General Support of Organization | $5,340 |
| Agape Youth & Family Center Atlanta, GA | General Support of Organization | $5,000 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank Atlanta, GA | General Support of Organization | $5,000 |
| Atlanta Music Project Atlanta, GA | General Support of Organization | $5,000 |
| Bearings Bike Works Atlanta, GA | General Support of Organization | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,094,110 | $243,187 | $232,854 | $200,340 | 40 | $201,640 | $233,671 | $183,786 |
| 2024 | $3,083,777 | $702,052 | $224,579 | $196,200 | 30 | $197,450 | $892,576 | $169,421 |
| 2023 | $2,606,304 | $396,776 | $204,103 | $176,500 | 31 | $177,750 | $424,615 | $159,505 |
| 2022 | $2,413,631 | $248,915 | $205,568 | $185,000 | 32 | $185,000 | $272,960 | $165,672 |
| 2021 | $2,370,284 | $546,016 | $211,193 | $185,000 | 40 | $187,400 | $605,285 | $167,767 |
| 2020 | $2,035,461 | $123,512 | $181,375 | $165,000 | 57 | — | $109,356 | $144,482 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jals Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $184K for 2025 — 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 lists youth development, inequality, rehabilitation, mental health, nature and wildlife, and current pressing needs—including crisis needs—as areas of focus.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate a range of work. Shepherd Center says it provides acute and rehabilitative hospital care to people with spinal cord and brain injuries and other neurological conditions. Second Helpings Atlanta describes its work as rescuing surplus food and delivering it to people in need to reduce hunger and food waste. Tekton Career Training says it supports people from displaced and disadvantaged communities through trades training and leadership development. Gideons Promise describes its mission as building a movement of public defenders to advance equal justice for marginalized communities.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 40 grants totaling $200,340 in 2025. Individual grants ranged from $1,500 to $35,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest 2025 award was $35,000 to Cathedral of St Philip in Atlanta for general support. Other grants included $10,000 each to Champions Community Foundation and Shepherd Center, and $7,500 each to Comers Outreach and Second Helpings Atlanta. Atlanta Community Food Bank, Atlanta Music Project, Bearings Bike Works, Cristo Rey Atlanta High School, and Cure Childhood Cancer each received $5,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David F Haddow as trustee. It lists Mary Ladson Hipp Haddow, Jane Haddow McLaughen, Anne Haddow Freeman, Ladson Hipp Haddow, and Stuart Forbes Haddow as members of the distribution committee.
The Jals Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David F. Haddow
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Haddow Freeman
Member-Distribution Committee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jane Haddow McLaughen
Member-Distribution Committee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ladson Hipp Haddow
Member-Distribution Committee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary Ladson Hipp Haddow
Member-Distribution Committee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stuart Forbes Haddow
Member-Distribution Committee
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 Jals Family Foundation
How much does The Jals Family Foundation give each year?
The Jals Family Foundation gave $200K across 40 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $196K across 30 grants.
What is The Jals Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jals Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,009, across 40 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jals Family Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Jals Family Foundation give grants?
The Jals Family Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (22 grants), Norcross, GA (2 grants), Clarkston, GA (2 grants) and Decatur, GA (2 grants).
Does The Jals Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Jals Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (40 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Jals Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Jals Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Cathedral of St Philip ($35,000), Champions Community Foundation ($10,000) and Shepherd Center ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Jals Family Foundation?
The Jals Family Foundation reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $202K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $184K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Jals Family Foundation fund?
The foundation lists youth development, inequality, rehabilitation, mental health, nature and wildlife, and current pressing needs—including crisis needs—as areas of focus. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jals Family Foundation?
The foundation’s filing says applications should be submitted in writing and identifies David F Haddow as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Jals Family Foundation's EIN?
The Jals Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6369445. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
Live grants for the work The Jals Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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