The Jasada Foundation
The Jasada Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2025 filing reports 22 grants totaling $64,200 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in civil liberties, theatre, food assistance, education, and other areas.
The Jasada Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jasada Foundation gave $64K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state California. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $64,200
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,918
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $385,760
- -12.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (42% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Jasada Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- 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 The Jasada Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc ($10K). Together the top 10 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
110 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 110 grants of 110 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in California (42%), New York (19%), the District of Columbia (19%), Colorado (8%), and Massachusetts (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Jasada Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 21 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 285% 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 $62K (2020) to $64K (2025). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $64K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Chinese Children Adoption International Centennial, CO | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Feeding America Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Old Globe Theatre San Diego, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Theatre & Arts Foundation of San Diego County La Jolla, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Trustees of the Smith College Northampton, MA | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Jewish Family Service of San Diego San Diego, CA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Meals-on-Wheels Greater San Diego Inc San Diego, CA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
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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 | $385,760 | $22,556 | $77,984 | $64,200 | 22 | $75,368 | $20,466 | $26,419 |
| 2024 | $441,188 | $49,674 | $78,895 | $64,200 | 22 | $75,149 | $47,028 | $27,005 |
| 2023 | $470,409 | $45,054 | $76,148 | $62,200 | 22 | $72,935 | $42,041 | $27,726 |
| 2022 | $501,503 | $9,089 | $78,127 | $63,700 | 22 | $74,225 | $6,364 | $31,821 |
| 2021 | $570,541 | $50,882 | $76,961 | $64,200 | 22 | $71,021 | $46,232 | $36,952 |
| 2020 | $596,620 | $53,556 | $72,723 | $61,594 | 22 | — | $49,075 | $34,011 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jasada Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the ACLU Foundation describes its mission as cultivating and spreading understanding of civil liberties and civil rights protected by U.S. laws. The Old Globe Theatre says it works to preserve, strengthen, and advance American theatre. Reality Changers says it supports young people from disadvantaged backgrounds in becoming first-generation college students through academic support, financial assistance, and leadership training.
Other 2025 recipients include organizations whose stated missions concern senior independence and well-being, community resilience, LGBTQIA+ stories in theatre, and rescuing dogs that would otherwise be killed in shelters.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $64,200. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $2,500. The largest grant was $10,000 to the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation. Other notable grants included $5,000 each to Chinese Children Adoption International, Feeding America, Old Globe Theatre, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, and the Theatre & Arts Foundation of San Diego County.
Other reported 2025 awards included $4,000 to the Trustees of Smith College; $2,500 each to the Environmental Defense Fund, Jewish Family Service of San Diego, Meals-on-Wheels Greater San Diego, the Natural Resources Defense Council, Reality Changers, and the Southern Poverty Law Center; $2,000 to Diversionary Theatre Productions; and $1,000 to SCDRINC.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Samantha H Goldstein as president and director, and David Newman as director, secretary, and treasurer.
The Jasada Foundation is led by Samantha H Goldstein, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Samantha H Goldstein
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Newman
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Jasada Foundation
How much does The Jasada Foundation give each year?
The Jasada Foundation gave $64K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $64K across 22 grants.
What is The Jasada Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jasada Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,918, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Jasada Foundation give grants?
The Jasada Foundation's top state is California, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (19%) and District of Columbia (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (9 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Northampton, MA (2 grants).
Does The Jasada Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 95% of The Jasada Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Jasada Foundation's largest grantees?
The Jasada Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc ($10,000), Chinese Children Adoption International ($5,000) and Feeding America ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Jasada Foundation?
The Jasada Foundation reported $386K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $75K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Jasada Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the ACLU Foundation describes its mission as cultivating and spreading understanding of civil liberties and civil rights protected by U.S. laws. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jasada Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Jasada Foundation's EIN?
The Jasada Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5637584. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Jasada 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Jasada 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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Grantable. (2026). The Jasada Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-jasada-foundation-morg_96cecec9ed834036ad7786eafcedf4f7
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