The JCC Foundation
The JCC Foundation is a private foundation based in Auburn, Alabama. It made 10 grants totaling $162,000 in 2024 to charitable organizations in five states.
The JCC Foundation at a glance
In short: The JCC Foundation gave $162K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Florida. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $162,000
- -64.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,200
- -57.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,250
- Total assets
- $842,319
- +8.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (79% 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 JCC Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 825 Oakdale Drive, Auburn, AL 36830
Phone: (334) 329-7685
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The JCC Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Radiant Church ($100K). Together the top 10 received $162K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 41 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in Florida (79% of grant dollars), Georgia (9%), Alabama (6%), Kentucky (5%), and Virginia (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The JCC Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 58% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 574% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $99K (2020) to $457K (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $162K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Radiant Church Tampa, FL | Unrestricted Use Contribution | $100,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs Bonita Springs, FL | Unrestricted Use Contribution | $20,000 |
| Y2 Believe Fort Myers, FL | Unrestricted Use Contribution | $8,000 |
| Bread Coffeehouse Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted Use Contribution | $7,500 |
| Four-Fires Inc Lagrange, GA | Unrestricted Use Contribution | $7,500 |
| Storybook Farms Opelika, AL | Unrestricted Use Contribution | $7,000 |
| Sky Hope Women's Center Somerset, KY | Unrestricted Use Contribution | $5,000 |
| Friendship Church Somerset, KY | Unrestricted Use Contribution | $3,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church Auburn, AL | Unrestricted Use Contribution | $2,000 |
| Mission MSA McLean, VA | Unrestricted Use Contribution | $2,000 |
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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 | $842,319 | $262,366 | $196,146 | $162,000 | 10 | $162,000 | $18,266 | $28,220 |
| 2023 | $776,099 | $327,200 | $457,065 | $457,000 | 12 | $457,000 | — | $41,881 |
| 2022 | $905,964 | $222,000 | $210,000 | $210,000 | 5 | $210,000 | — | $47,040 |
| 2021 | $893,964 | $680,000 | $385,026 | $385,000 | 8 | $385,026 | — | $38,960 |
| 2020 | $598,990 | $400,000 | $99,000 | $99,000 | 6 | — | — | $17,056 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The JCC Foundation reported a distributable amount of $28K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including churches, a student-focused organization, a coffeehouse, a farm, and a women’s center. Y2 Believe, which received $8,000, says its mission is to prepare students to winsomely articulate a rational basis for the Christian faith, supported by evidence for the existence of God and the reliability of the scriptures.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $162,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $100,000, with a median of $7,250. The largest awards were $100,000 to Radiant Church in Tampa, Florida, and $20,000 to First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs, Florida. Other grants included $8,000 to Y2 Believe; $7,500 each to Bread Coffeehouse and Four-Fires Inc; and $7,000 to Storybook Farms. All 10 grants were listed as unrestricted-use contributions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists JOSH CITRON, JAN GODBY, CHRIS VAN ROEKEL, and MARTY WILLIAMS as directors.
The JCC Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chris Van Roekel
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jan Godby
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Josh Citron
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marty Williams
Director
On filings since 2020
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 JCC Foundation
How much does The JCC Foundation give each year?
The JCC Foundation gave $162K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $457K across 12 grants.
What is The JCC Foundation's typical grant size?
The JCC Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,250, and its average grant was $16,200, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The JCC Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The JCC Foundation give grants?
The JCC Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (9%) and Alabama (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Somerset, KY (2 grants).
Does The JCC Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The JCC Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The JCC Foundation's largest grantees?
The JCC Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Radiant Church ($100,000), First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs ($20,000) and Y2 Believe ($8,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The JCC Foundation?
The JCC Foundation reported $842K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $162K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $28K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The JCC Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including churches, a student-focused organization, a coffeehouse, a farm, and a women’s center. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The JCC Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 JCC Foundation's EIN?
The JCC Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2763708. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The JCC 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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Grantable. (2026). The JCC Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-jcc-foundation-morg_7a5c30392230483c9dcbf670a870edd3
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