The Jed Foundation
The Jed Foundation (JED) is a New York, New York-based public charity founded in 2000. It works to protect the emotional health of teens and young adults and prevent suicide through public education, partnerships, and support for schools and youth-serving organizations.
The Jed Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jed Foundation gave $1.6M across 123 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,633,532
- -0.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 123
- +92.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,281
- -48.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Total assets
- $72,438,405
- +93.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (24% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Jed Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 745 Fifth Avenue 500, New York, NY 10151
Phone: (212) 647-7544
Website: https://jedfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Jed Foundation
Who The Jed Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was NYC District 79 ($126K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $533K.
Grant Size Distribution
187 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 183 grants of 187 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
JED is based in New York, New York. In 2025, the largest shares of its grant dollars went to recipients in New York (24%), Texas (18%), Massachusetts (12%), Pennsylvania (7%), and Washington (6%). Listed recipients were located in multiple states, including Ohio, Indiana, Georgia, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, and Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 123 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Jed Foundation gives
- 20% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 $250K (2020) to $1.6M (2024). In 2025 it made 123 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NYC District 79 Jamaica, NY | To Enhance Jed's Mission | $76,000 |
| Garland ISD Garland, TX | To Enhance Jed's Mission | $57,650 |
| NYC District 79 Jamaica, NY | To Enhance Jed's Mission | $50,000 |
| Oletntangy Local School District Lewis Center, OH | To Enhance Jed's Mission | $48,042 |
| Irving ISD Irving, TX | To Enhance Jed's Mission | $47,942 |
| Brandeis University Waltham, MA | To Enhance Jed's Mission | $42,369 |
| Kutztown University of PA Kutztown, PA | To Enhance Jed's Mission | $42,369 |
| Mercy College Dobbs Ferry, NY | To Enhance Jed's Mission | $42,369 |
| Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, IN | To Enhance Jed's Mission | $42,369 |
| Spellman College Atlanta, GA | To Enhance Jed's Mission | $42,369 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $72,438,405 | $61,728,647 | $26,154,741 | $1,633,532 | 123 | $1,134,772 |
| 2024 | $37,524,575 | $25,199,420 | $23,993,733 | $1,639,278 | 64 | $1,245,138 |
| 2023 | $36,768,101 | $20,673,662 | $25,788,488 | — | — | $989,766 |
| 2022 | $41,737,879 | $29,793,962 | $18,663,187 | — | — | $61,261 |
| 2021 | $29,956,990 | $17,607,538 | $10,128,578 | — | — | $4,411 |
| 2020 | $21,389,720 | $10,420,940 | $8,511,897 | $250,000 | 1 | $14,916 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
JED’s stated mission is to protect emotional health and prevent suicide for teens and young adults. Its filing describes youth campaigns and outreach, support for higher-education campus communities, high-school programs and outreach, and a two-year District Mental Health Initiative developed with AASA, The School Superintendents Association.
JED’s website also describes support for community-based organizations, including assessment, technical assistance, and customized strategic planning. Examples among its 2025 grantees illustrate the range of organizations receiving support. Mercy University describes its mission as providing higher education and preparing students for rewarding careers; Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology says it provides undergraduate education in engineering, mathematics, and science; and the Police Athletic League says it supports New York City youth. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not JED’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, JED reported 123 grants totaling $1,633,532. Grant amounts ranged from $5,250 to $76,000, with a median of $6,250. The stated purpose for the largest listed grants was “to enhance JED’s mission.”
Largest listed grants included $76,000 and $50,000 to NYC District 79; $57,650 to Garland ISD; $48,042 to Olentangy Local School District; and $47,942 to Irving ISD. Other listed grants included $42,369 each to Brandeis University, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, Mercy College, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, and Spellman College. The filing lists $31,944 to the Police Athletic League and $31,944 to The Bottom Line.
JED also describes the Student Voice of Mental Health Award as an annual recognition program for undergraduate students, with a $3,000 scholarship for educational purposes. The award recognizes student work to raise awareness of mental health issues, reduce prejudice, and encourage peers to seek help. Selection considers essays, recommendations, and a work portfolio.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Alex Chi as director/treasurer. The directors listed are Angela Santone, Benjamin Huneke, Jolene McCaw, Julie Satow, Kamelia Aryafar, Karen Ling, Larry Lieberman, Lynn O’Connor Vos, and Marc Mazur.
The Jed Foundation is led by John A. Macphee, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 8 of 27 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John A. Macphee
Executive Director
Executive Director & CEO → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$280K (2020) → $450K (2025)
Michael Satow
Chair
Director Chair → Chair & Director, 2023
Chair & Director → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex Chi
Director & Treasurer
Director → Director & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela Santone
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jolene McCaw
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Satow
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kamelia Aryafar
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Ling
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Lieberman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynn O'Connor Vos
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marc Mazur
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew W. Lippman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phillip M. Satow
Director
Chair → Chair & Director, 2023
Chair & Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rhonda Mims
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert P Rooney
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stuart Rothstein
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Meury
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Long
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia R. Sacks Lmsw
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Huneke
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adee Shepen
Chief Growth Officer
Chief Development Officer → Chief Growth Officer, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$200K (2020) → $311K (2025)
Dawn Thomsen
Senior Vice President, Yoth Strategy & Ceeo
Senior Vice President, Youth Strategies & Chair → Senior Vice President, Youth Strat. & Chief Eng. Officer, 2024
Senior Vice President, Youth Strat. & Chief Eng. Officer → Senior Vice President, Yoth Strategy & Ceeo, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$248K (2022) → $252K (2025)
Laura Erickson-Schroth
Chief Medical Officer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$222K (2022) → $296K (2025)
Tony Walker
Senior Vice President, School Programs & Consulting
Senior Vice President & Academic Programs → Senior Vice President, School Programs & Consulting, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$263K (2023) → $272K (2025)
John Vitelli
Chief Technology Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$247K (2024) → $255K (2025)
Zainab Okolo
Senior Vice President, Policy, Advoc. & Gov. Relations
Senior Vice President, Policy, Advocacy & Gov. Relations → Senior Vice President, Policy, Advoc. & Gov. Relations, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$247K (2024) → $250K (2025)
Lisa Risi
Cfao
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$290K (2025)
Former officers (22)
- Former: Mary Beth Harvey (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Molly Oneil Frank (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Donna Satow (2021–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Paul Weiss (2023–2024) — Chief Finance & Adm. Officer
- Former: Eric Blattman (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Frank Lei (2020–2023) — CFO
- Former: Rebecca Hankin Benghiat (2021–2023) — President & COO
- Former: Leslie Campbell (2023) — Chief People & Equity Officer
- Former: Michelle Mullen (2023) — Senior Vice President, Chief Design & Impact Officer
- Former: Katherine J. Cunningham (2020–2022) — Chief Program & Operations Officer
- Former: Nance S. Roy (2020–2022) — Chief Clincal Officer
- Former: John Dunkle (2021–2022) — Senior Director, Knowledge & Advising
- Former: Melissa Prober (2022) — Consulting General Counsel
- Former: Keisha Anderson (2021) — Senior Director & Marketing
- Former: Kenneth Zimmerman (2021) — Visiting Fellow
- Former: Patricia Sacks (2021) — Director
- Former: Suzanne Button (2021) — Snr Clinical Director & H.s. Program
- Former: Patricia Scaks (2020) — Director
- Former: Sara Long Solomon (2020) — Director
- Former: Sofia Pertuz (2020) — Chief of Diversity & Inclusion
- Former: Stacy London (2020) — Director
- Former: Victor Schwartz MD (2020) — Chief Medical Officer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $450K, to John a Macphee (Executive Director). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Jed Foundation
How much does The Jed Foundation give each year?
The Jed Foundation gave $1.6M across 123 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.6M across 64 grants.
What is The Jed Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jed Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,250, and its average grant was $13,281, across 123 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Jed Foundation give grants?
The Jed Foundation's top state is New York, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Texas (18%) and Massachusetts (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants), Seattle, WA (6 grants), Brooklyn, NY (3 grants) and Philadelphia, PA (3 grants).
Does The Jed Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 123 grants with a stated purpose on The Jed Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Enhance Jed's Mission" (123 grants).
Who are The Jed Foundation's largest grantees?
The Jed Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include NYC District 79 ($126,000 across 2 grants), Garland ISD ($57,650) and Oletntangy Local School District ($48,042), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Jed Foundation?
The Jed Foundation reported $72.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $61.7M.
What does The Jed Foundation fund?
JED’s stated mission is to protect emotional health and prevent suicide for teens and young adults. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jed Foundation?
The Jed Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check jedfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Jed Foundation's EIN?
The Jed Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4131139. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Jed Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-jed-foundation-morg_5615270c33b94f2890ace276ecd800c9
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