The JDJ Charitable Trust
The JDJ Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Greenwich, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $963K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $46K. Net investment income was $64K.
The JDJ Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The JDJ Charitable Trust gave $46K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $45,750
- +14.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,150
- +37.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $962,708
- +1.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (72% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The JDJ Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Memorial Sloan Kettering ($20K). Together the top 5 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The JDJ Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 266% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2022) to $46K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan Kettering New York, NY | Fulfillment of Charitable Purpose | $20,000 |
| New York Historical Society New York, NY | Fulfillment of Charitable Purpose | $12,750 |
| Villanova University Villanova, PA | Fulfillment of Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Ann's Place Danbury, CT | Fulfillment of Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Squash Haven New Haven, CT | Fulfillment of Charitable Purpose | $3,000 |
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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 | $962,708 | $65,011 | $46,981 | $45,750 | 5 | $45,750 | $63,780 | $45,343 |
| 2024 | $946,216 | $75,148 | $41,204 | $40,000 | 6 | $40,000 | $73,994 | $45,381 |
| 2023 | $917,106 | $38,347 | $32,703 | $31,440 | 5 | $31,440 | $36,683 | $43,715 |
| 2022 | $914,629 | $17,721 | $13,625 | $12,500 | 3 | $12,500 | $16,827 | $48,707 |
| 2021 | $910,533 | $18,127 | $39,670 | $38,500 | 5 | — | $17,374 | $48,081 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The JDJ Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $45K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The JDJ Charitable Trust is led by James E. Yacobucci, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James E. Yacobucci
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 JDJ Charitable Trust
How much does The JDJ Charitable Trust give each year?
The JDJ Charitable Trust gave $46K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $40K across 6 grants.
What is The JDJ Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The JDJ Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,150, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The JDJ Charitable Trust give grants?
The JDJ Charitable Trust gives mostly in New York: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (17%) and Pennsylvania (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Who are The JDJ Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The JDJ Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Memorial Sloan Kettering ($20,000), New York Historical Society ($12,750) and Villanova University ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The JDJ Charitable Trust?
The JDJ Charitable Trust reported $963K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The JDJ Charitable Trust's EIN?
The JDJ Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7239304. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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