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JI Foundation Inc

New York, NY · EIN 136149199 · Form 990PF · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M)
revenue
$827K
expenses
$105K
net assets
$4.7M
employees
profile · synthesized from sources

JI Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York that supports charitable causes through grantmaking. The organization funds a range of recipients including educational institutions, cultural organizations, and health-related initiatives. In 2024, it awarded grants to entities such as Johns Hopkins, the Metropolitan Opera, and various educational and community-focused nonprofits.

named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

Charitable Grantmaking Program
Core program distributing funds to nonprofit organizations in support of education, health, cultural institutions, and general charitable purposes
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • General Operating Support Grants 2 activities
    • Funding arts and cultural institutions
      Funds organizations such as the Metropolitan Opera Association, Center Stage Theater, and National Aquarium for general charitable purposes, capital campaigns, and annual giving.
    • Funding religious and community organizations
      Provides financial support to religious and community-based groups including Brick Presbyterian Church and Friends of WWII Memorial Foundation for general charitable purposes.
  • University-Specific Endowment and Program Funding 1 activity
    • Funding educational institutions and scholarships
      Provides grants to educational organizations including St Lawrence University, American Indian College Fund, and UNCF for general charitable purposes and educational support.
  • Hospital and Medical Center Support 1 activity
    • Funding healthcare and medical research
      Supports healthcare initiatives and research through grants to institutions such as Johns Hopkins Medicine and the GBMC Foundation for general charitable purposes and specific research projects.
  • Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
    • Funding international charitable initiatives
      Supports global charitable efforts, including through grants to Real Partners Uganda Inc.
financials · form 990PF · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$827K
Contributions & grants
Program service revenue
Investment income$199K24%
Other revenue$626K
expenses
Total expenses$105K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$426K
balance sheet
Total assets$4.65M
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$4.65M
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +31.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 4
  • Daniel Watson Droppa — Trustee
  • Jack Droppa — Trustee
  • Katherine Droppa — Trustee
  • Larry D Droppa — Vice-President/Trustee
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • American Indian College Fund Partner — Recipient of grant for general charitable purposes
  • Brick Presbyterian Church Partner — Recipient of grant for general charitable purposes
  • Center Stage Theater Partner — Recipient of grant for capital campaign and annual fund
  • Friends of WWII Memorial Foundation Partner — Recipient of grant for general charitable purposes
  • Fund for Johns Hopkins Medicine Partner — Recipient of grant for Dr. Shen's research
  • GBMC Foundation Partner — Recipient of grant for general charitable purposes
  • Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health Partner — Recipient of grant for general charitable purposes
  • Metropolitan Opera Association Partner — Recipient of grant for general charitable purposes
  • National Aquarium Partner — Recipient of grant for annual giving
  • Real Partners Uganda Inc Partner — Recipient of grant
  • St Lawrence University Partner — Recipient of grant for general charitable purposes
  • UNCF Partner — Recipient of grant for general charitable purposes