The Jedra Charitable Foundation Inc
The Jedra Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Lexington, Kentucky. Its 2025 filing reports 65 grants totaling $131,814, with listed awards supporting charitable organizations in areas including community services, arts and culture, food access, and reproductive justice.
The Jedra Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Jedra Charitable Foundation Inc gave $132K across 65 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state New York. 32% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $131,814
- +162.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 65
- +91.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,028
- +37.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,200
- Total assets
- $1,385,397
- -2.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (21 of 65, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (38% 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 Jedra Charitable Foundation Inc
- 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: 3205 Hobcaw Lane, Lexington, KY 40502-3523
Phone: (859) 806-8916
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jedra Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ohavay Zion Synagogue ($15K). Together the top 10 received $56K.
Grant Size Distribution
318 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 318 grants of 318 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in New York (38%) and Kentucky (32%), followed by California (11%), the District of Columbia (6%), and Oregon (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 65 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Jedra Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 21 of 65 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 29% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 173% 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 $50K (2024) to $149K (2021). In 2025 it made 65 grants totaling $132K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohavay Zion Synagogue Lexington, KY | General Support | $15,000 |
| Bluegrass Community Foundation Lexington, KY | General Support | $6,047 |
| Solar Household Energy Washington, DC | General Support | $6,000 |
| National Network of Abortion Funds Inc Beaverton, OR | General Support | $5,000 |
| Voteriders Santa Monica, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | General Support | $4,500 |
| Lexington Philharmonic Lexington, KY | General Support | $4,000 |
| Rainforest Foundation Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $4,000 |
| Institute 193 Lexington, KY | General Support | $3,600 |
| Kingston Midtown Rising Kingston, NY | General Support | $3,068 |
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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 | $1,385,397 | $112,795 | $143,468 | $131,814 | 65 | $137,665 | $108,992 | $79,594 |
| 2024 | $1,416,070 | $84,198 | $57,664 | $50,146 | 34 | $52,431 | $93,871 | $74,786 |
| 2023 | $1,389,536 | $102,492 | $102,293 | $95,473 | 59 | $97,473 | $102,398 | $74,932 |
| 2022 | $1,389,337 | $113,593 | $142,470 | $134,157 | 69 | $136,282 | $108,307 | $86,054 |
| 2021 | $1,418,214 | $88,619 | $172,033 | $148,964 | 91 | — | $76,223 | $82,600 |
| 2020 | $1,501,628 | $164,998 | $108,792 | $81,395 | 64 | — | $154,036 | $77,835 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jedra Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $80K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Institute 193 says it collaborates with artists, musicians, and writers on projects documenting the cultural landscape of the modern South. The National Network of Abortion Funds describes its work as advancing access to reproductive options and addressing barriers to reproductive justice. Feeding America says its mission is to ensure equitable access to nutritious food.
Other 2025 grantees describe work in Indigenous land and environmental rights (Rainforest Foundation), community services and belonging in Midtown Kingston (Kingston Midtown Rising), grassroots charitable fundraising (ActBlue Charities), sight preservation and restoration (Seva Foundation), and connecting the Hudson Valley with cinematic experiences (Upstate Films).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 65 grants totaling $131,814. Grants ranged from $250 to $15,000, with a median of $1,200. The largest awards included $15,000 to Ohavay Zion Synagogue, $6,047 to Bluegrass Community Foundation, and $6,000 to Solar Household Energy. Other notable grants were $5,000 each to the National Network of Abortion Funds and VoteRiders; $4,500 to the University of Kentucky; and $4,000 each to Lexington Philharmonic and Rainforest Foundation. The listed 2025 grants state a purpose of general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Arthur Shechet as president and treasurer, and Arlene Shechet as vice president and secretary.
The Jedra Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Arthur Shechet, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Arthur Shechet
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arlene Shechet
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Jedra Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does The Jedra Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
The Jedra Charitable Foundation Inc gave $132K across 65 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $50K across 34 grants.
What is The Jedra Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Jedra Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,200, and its average grant was $2,028, across 65 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jedra Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Jedra Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
The Jedra Charitable Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Kentucky (32%) and California (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lexington, KY (14 grants), New York, NY (13 grants), Kingston, NY (8 grants) and Woodstock, NY (4 grants).
Does The Jedra Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Jedra Charitable Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (65 of 65) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Jedra Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Jedra Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Ohavay Zion Synagogue ($15,000), Bluegrass Community Foundation ($6,047) and Solar Household Energy ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Jedra Charitable Foundation Inc?
The Jedra Charitable Foundation Inc reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $138K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $80K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Jedra Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Institute 193 says it collaborates with artists, musicians, and writers on projects documenting the cultural landscape of the modern South. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jedra Charitable Foundation Inc?
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 Jedra Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Jedra Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6163612. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Jedra Charitable Foundation Inc 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Jedra Charitable Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-jedra-charitable-foundation-inc-morg_15bc5b2663a14df1af74e1a4a98111ba
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