The Jayson Tatum Foundation
The mission of the foundation is to positively impact and inspire children, teens and their families through education, athletics and other individual & family building initiatives,and to encourage them to strive to fulfill their dreams and aspirations.
The Jayson Tatum Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jayson Tatum Foundation gave $271K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $270,914
- +308.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +300.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,576
- +2.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,765
- Total assets
- $614,065
- +2.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Jayson Tatum Foundation
Open Grants
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Who The Jayson Tatum Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was SLPS Esol ($55K). Together the top 10 received $251K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 23 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Jayson Tatum Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 $23K (2021) to $271K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $271K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SLPS Esol St. Louis, MO | Holiday Event | $54,663 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of STL | Purchase of Van | $50,000 |
| Urban Golf of Greater STL St. Louis, MO | Golf Program | $30,900 |
| St Louis Area Foodbank Bridgeton, MO | School Market Progra | $25,000 |
| Haven of Grace St. Louis, MO | Holiday Event | $24,821 |
| Core Collective at St Vincent St. Louis, MO | — | $19,030 |
| Annie Malone Children & Family Serv St. Louis, MO | — | $16,500 |
| Chaminade College Prep School Saint Louis, MO | Basketball Expenses | $10,000 |
| The Buddy Fund St. Louis, MO | Athletic Equipment | $10,000 |
| Morehouse College Atlanta, GA | Scholarship | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $614,065 | $925,138 | $985,727 | $270,914 | 12 | — |
| 2023 | $599,689 | $779,572 | $515,840 | $66,274 | 3 | $19 |
| 2022 | $308,689 | $436,217 | $268,350 | $32,250 | 3 | $31 |
| 2021 | $147,916 | $388,956 | $298,970 | $23,200 | 2 | $7 |
| 2020 | $57,933 | $179,118 | $127,299 | $112,835 | 3 | $3 |
About The Jayson Tatum Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Jayson Tatum Foundation is a public charity, based in St. Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $614K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 12 grants totaling $271K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Jayson Tatum Foundation is led by Jayson Tatum, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jayson Tatum
President
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Constantino Ochoa
Director
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristie Jursch
Secretary
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$25K (2024)
Brandy Cole
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2.5 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $25K, to Kristie Jursch (Secretary /).
Frequently asked questions about The Jayson Tatum Foundation
How much does The Jayson Tatum Foundation give each year?
The Jayson Tatum Foundation gave $271K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $66K across 3 grants.
What is The Jayson Tatum Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jayson Tatum Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $17,765, and its average grant was $22,576, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Jayson Tatum Foundation give grants?
The Jayson Tatum Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (8 grants).
Does The Jayson Tatum Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Jayson Tatum Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (3 grants).
Who are The Jayson Tatum Foundation's largest grantees?
The Jayson Tatum Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include SLPS Esol ($54,663), Boys & Girls Clubs of STL ($50,000) and Urban Golf of Greater STL ($30,900), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Jayson Tatum Foundation?
The Jayson Tatum Foundation reported $614K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $925K.
What is The Jayson Tatum Foundation's EIN?
The Jayson Tatum Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2696504. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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