William Sloane Jelin Charitable Foundation
The William Sloane Jelin Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. In 2024, it reported 34 grants totaling $137,000 to organizations in multiple states.
William Sloane Jelin Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: William Sloane Jelin Charitable Foundation gave $137K across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state Maine. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $137,000
- -4.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- -5.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,029
- +1.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $335,366
- -18.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 34, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maine (32% 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 William Sloane Jelin Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing directs applicants to contact trustee Deborah Newmyer and submit a letter with written documentation supporting the request. Awards are restricted to 501(c)(3) organizations.
- Review Cycle
- The filing states that requests are due annually before June 1. The 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- The filing states that requests are due annually before June 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Deborah Newmyer Trustee Co Hcvt
Mailing address: 11444 W Olympic Blvd 11Th Flr, Los Angeles, CA 90064
Phone: (310) 566-1900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William Sloane Jelin Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bikes for the World ($15K). Together the top 10 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
181 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 181 grants of 181 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. Maine received 32% of grant dollars, California 16%, Maryland 15%, New York 9%, and Massachusetts 5%. Listed recipients also included organizations in Colorado, Connecticut, Michigan, and New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is William Sloane Jelin Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 34 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 515% 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 $133K (2022) to $161K (2021). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $137K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bikes for the World Rockville, MD | General Support | $15,000 |
| Chewonki Foundation of Maine Wiscasset, ME | General Support | $15,000 |
| Valentino Achak Deng Foundation San Francisco, CA | general support | $10,000 |
| Williams College Williamstown, MA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Friends Seminary New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Portland Media Center Portland, ME | General Support | $5,000 |
| Maine Historical Society Portland, ME | General Support | $5,000 |
| Maji Safi Group Boulder, CO | General Support | $5,000 |
| Wesleyan University Middletown, CT | General Support | $5,000 |
| CASA for Children of Essex County Newark, NJ | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $335,366 | $80,553 | $155,080 | $137,000 | 34 | $143,539 | $64,662 | $27,872 |
| 2023 | $409,893 | $53,976 | $160,532 | $143,000 | 36 | $148,956 | $37,479 | $32,245 |
| 2022 | $516,449 | $32,145 | $152,157 | $132,500 | 34 | $137,663 | $17,979 | $38,170 |
| 2021 | $636,461 | $144,109 | $179,604 | $160,500 | 36 | $166,181 | $109,711 | $59,007 |
| 2020 | $671,956 | $47,940 | $198,296 | $156,500 | 41 | — | $6,533 | $60,616 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William Sloane Jelin Charitable 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
The foundation’s 2024 grants supported organizations with varied stated purposes. For example, the Valentino Achak Deng Foundation says it works to increase access to education in post-conflict South Sudan, while Maji Safi Group says it promotes health and disease prevention through community empowerment. Portland Media Center describes its work as providing media and production training and tools, and Maine Historical Society says its mission is to preserve and share Maine’s story.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 34 grants totaling $137,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median of $2,500. The largest awards were $15,000 each to Bikes for the World and Chewonki Foundation of Maine, followed by $10,000 to the Valentino Achak Deng Foundation. Other listed grants included $5,000 each to Williams College, Friends Seminary, Portland Media Center, Maine Historical Society, Maji Safi Group, Wesleyan University, Casa for Children of Essex County, BasBlue Inc., and World Affairs Council of Maine.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Harold C. Pachios, Brian Mayhew, and Deborah Newmyer as trustees.
William Sloane Jelin Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian Mayhew
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Newmyer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harold C. Pachios
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 William Sloane Jelin Charitable Foundation
How much does William Sloane Jelin Charitable Foundation give each year?
William Sloane Jelin Charitable Foundation gave $137K across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $143K across 36 grants.
What is William Sloane Jelin Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
William Sloane Jelin Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $4,029, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William Sloane Jelin Charitable Foundation give grants?
William Sloane Jelin Charitable Foundation's top state is Maine, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (16%) and Maryland (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, ME (7 grants), Los Angeles, CA (3 grants) and Baltimore, MD (2 grants).
Does William Sloane Jelin Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of William Sloane Jelin Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (34 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are William Sloane Jelin Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
William Sloane Jelin Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Bikes for the World ($15,000), Chewonki Foundation of Maine ($15,000) and Valentino Achak Deng Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is William Sloane Jelin Charitable Foundation?
William Sloane Jelin Charitable Foundation reported $335K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $144K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $28K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does William Sloane Jelin Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 grants supported organizations with varied stated purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William Sloane Jelin Charitable Foundation?
The filing directs applicants to contact trustee Deborah Newmyer and submit a letter with written documentation supporting the request. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is William Sloane Jelin Charitable Foundation's EIN?
William Sloane Jelin Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3436131. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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