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Jams Foundation

Irvine, California  ·  EIN 912147141  ·  Private foundation

Jams Foundation is a private foundation based in Irvine, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $569K in grants paid and $815K in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 122 individual grants from this funder — $4.6M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for youth development. Below is its full funding profile.

$569K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$815K
Total assets
122
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Jams Foundation funds

Jams Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on youth development.

Youth Development

Populations it has supported include rural communities, youth pop.

rural communitiesyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Jams Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Ohio State University Foundation
Resources for public officals to avert civic unrest and to respond to social conflict.
Columbus, OH$250K2017
Weinstein Fellowship Program
PROGRAM FOR ADVANCE DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN COUNTRIES OUTSIDE THE US
Irvine, CA$227K2022
Ohio State University Foundation
RESOURCES FOR PUBLIC OFFICIALS TO AVERT CIVIC UNREST AND TO RESPOND TO SOCIAL CONFLICT
Columbus, OH$225K2020
Weinstein Fellowship Program
PROGRAM FOR ADVANCE DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN COUNTRIES OUTSIDE THE US
Irvine, CA$223K2023
Weinstein Fellowship Program
Advance dispute resolution in countries outside the US
Irvine, CA$209K2017
National Assoc for Community Mediation
Develop programs for community mediation centers nationwide
Louisville, KY$208K2018
Weinstein Fellowship Program
PROGRAM FOR ADVANCE DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN COUNTRIES OUTSIDE THE US
Irvine, CA$208K2024
National Association for Community Mediation
DEVELOP PROGRAMS FOR COMMUNITY MEDIATION CENTERS NATIONWIDE
Louisville, KY$195K2020
Weinstein Fellowship Program
Advance dispute resolution in countries outside the US
Irvine, CA$188K2018
National Assoc for Community Mediation
Develop programs for community mediation centers nationwide
Louisville, KY$153K2017
Various Afghan Judges
EMERGENCY GRANT FOR AFGHAN JUDGES
Irvine, CA$146K2023
Pepperdine University
YR 1, PHASE 2 DISTRIBUTION OF GRANT 8/27/21
Malibu, CA$75K2023
New York Peace Institute
Specialized mediation and de-escalation training for police officers.
New York, NY$75K2018
Pepperdine University
PHASE 1 DISTRIBUTION PER GRANT AGREEMENT 7/22/24
Malibu, CA$75K2024
Ray Corollary Initiative
PHASE 1 PAYMENT PER GRANT AGREEMENT
Columbia, MD$62K2024

Jams Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$842K
2018$821K
2020$594K
2022$610K
2023$787K
2024$898K

How to apply for funding from Jams Foundation

Jams Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at jamsadr.com/jamsfoundation.

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Frequently asked questions about Jams Foundation

Does Jams Foundation accept grant applications?
Jams Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Jams Foundation fund?
Jams Foundation's grants focus on youth development. Recent recipients include Ohio State University Foundation, Weinstein Fellowship Program, Ohio State University Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Jams Foundation give in grants?
Jams Foundation reported $569K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.6M over 122 grants.
Where is Jams Foundation located?
Jams Foundation is based in Irvine, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 912147141.
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About this profile. This page is built from Jams Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Jams Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.