The JCT Foundation
The JCT Foundation is a private foundation based in Miami, Florida. In 2025, it gave $708,840 through 36 grants to charitable organizations, including universities, schools, cultural organizations, and other nonprofits.
The JCT Foundation at a glance
In short: The JCT Foundation gave $709K across 36 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), top state New York. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $708,840
- +69.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 36
- -7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,690
- +83.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,200
- Total assets
- $9,061,606
- -5.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (11 of 36, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (47% 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 JCT Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5 Grove Isle Drive S501, Miami, FL 33133
Phone: (917) 488-9773
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The JCT Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Harvard University ($230K). Together the top 10 received $605K.
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 186 grants of 200 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (47%), Massachusetts (32%), and Maine (14%). Recipients in North Carolina received 4% and those in California received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The JCT Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 36 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 58% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 70% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 156% 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 $418K (2024) to $3.4M (2023). In 2025 it made 36 grants totaling $709K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard University Cambridge, MA | General Support | $230,000 |
| 2WICE Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $130,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy New York, NY | General Support | $59,000 |
| Chickadeeds Scarborough, ME | General Support | $50,000 |
| Wnet Channel 13 New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC | General Support | $25,000 |
| Maine College Augusta, ME | General Support | $25,000 |
| New York City Ballet New York, NY | General Support | $20,550 |
| Sofo East Hampton, NY | General Support | $20,000 |
| The Hewitt School New York, NY | General Support | $20,000 |
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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 | $9,061,606 | $451,059 | $748,781 | $708,840 | 36 | $713,147 | $415,425 | $456,134 |
| 2024 | $9,557,967 | $459,479 | $439,401 | $417,975 | 39 | $420,950 | $441,028 | $461,349 |
| 2023 | $9,481,952 | $279,188 | $3,467,393 | $3,437,730 | 36 | $3,441,405 | $255,698 | $534,732 |
| 2022 | $12,433,368 | $164,347 | $2,368,448 | $2,325,746 | 40 | $2,329,371 | $161,467 | $669,559 |
| 2021 | $14,847,977 | $2,989,925 | $1,534,190 | $1,517,690 | 49 | $1,521,315 | $2,977,050 | $726,964 |
| 2020 | $16,353,843 | $282,428 | $773,990 | $702,490 | 63 | — | $269,553 | $815,194 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The JCT Foundation reported a distributable amount of $456K 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, Wake Forest University describes its work as higher education in the liberal arts and graduate and professional fields; the Hewitt School says it aims to inspire girls and young women to become ethical leaders; and the East Hampton Historical Society says it collects, preserves, presents, and interprets the heritage of its town and surroundings. Other 2025 grantees describe missions related to healthcare, animal rescue, and making art accessible.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 36 grants totaling $708,840. Grant amounts ranged from $890 to $230,000, with a median grant of $4,200. Its largest grants included $230,000 to Harvard University, $130,000 to 2Wice Foundation, $59,000 to Central Park Conservancy, and $50,000 to Chickadeeds; each was listed for general support. Other grants included $25,000 to Wake Forest University and $20,000 to the Hewitt School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jeff C. Tarr and Patricia G. Tarr as directors, and Jeff Tarr Jr. and Jennifer Tarr as trustees.
The JCT Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeff C. Tarr
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeff Tarr Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jennifer Tarr
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patricia G. Tarr
Director
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 JCT Foundation
How much does The JCT Foundation give each year?
The JCT Foundation gave $709K across 36 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $418K across 39 grants.
What is The JCT Foundation's typical grant size?
The JCT Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,200, and its average grant was $19,690, across 36 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The JCT Foundation that year got $20K on average.
Where does The JCT Foundation give grants?
The JCT Foundation's top state is New York, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (32%) and Maine (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (10 grants), East Hampton, NY (7 grants), Portland, ME (6 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The JCT Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The JCT Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (36 of 36) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The JCT Foundation's largest grantees?
The JCT Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Harvard University ($230,000), 2WICE Foundation ($130,000) and Central Park Conservancy ($59,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The JCT Foundation?
The JCT Foundation reported $9.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $713K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $456K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The JCT Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The JCT Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The JCT Foundation's EIN?
The JCT Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3237111. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The JCT 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 May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The JCT Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-jct-foundation-morg_ca630868261248f7921a6ec02edac63d
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