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JAF FOUNDATION

SOUTHAMPTON, NY · EIN 200510367 · Form 990PF · FY2024 · NTEE T22 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Medium ($1M-$10M)
revenue
$1.1M
expenses
$387K
net assets
$9.2M
employees
profile · synthesized from sources

JAF FOUNDATION is a private foundation based in Southampton, NY, focused on grantmaking to support a variety of charitable causes. Its giving spans education, arts and culture, children's welfare, cancer research, and community services. The foundation primarily funds other nonprofits through unrestricted and purpose-specific grants.

named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

General Grant Program
Provides unrestricted and designated grants to nonprofit organizations focused on education, children's welfare, arts and culture, and health research.
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • General Operating Support Grants 1 activity
    • Awarding unrestricted general operating support grants
      Provides unrestricted grant funding to support the general operations of organizations across various fields.
  • Artist Support Grants 1 activity
    • Funding artist and scholar residency programs
      Supports creative and academic advancement by funding residency programs for artists and scholars.
  • Cancer Research Funding 1 activity
    • Funding cancer research
      Provides grant funding to support scientific research focused on cancer.
  • Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
    • Funding child welfare and education programs
      Provides financial support to promote child welfare and education through grants to relevant organizations.
  • Community Foundation & United Way Support 1 activity
    • Funding community food programs
      Provides financial support for food purchases for a community pantry and a children's lunch program.
  • Historic Preservation Support Grants 1 activity
    • Funding historic preservation in New York and Newport
      Supports the preservation of historic buildings in New York and Newport and promotes appreciation of associated architectural works through grant funding.
  • Mental Health Research and Services Funding 1 activity
    • Funding mental health support for cancer patients
      Finances programs that help individuals diagnosed with cancer manage psychological effects such as anxiety, depression, insecurity, and sleeplessness.
  • Performing Arts Production Support 1 activity
    • Funding opera performances
      Supports the arts by providing funding for opera performances.
  • Legal Education Scholarships and Fellowships 1 activity
    • Funding scholarships and financial aid for law students
      Provides grants to support scholarships and financial aid for students pursuing legal education.
  • Medical Research Funding 1 activity
    • Funding teaching and research initiatives in Switzerland
      Funds teaching and research initiatives aimed at strengthening innovation and addressing major challenges in Switzerland.
financials · form 990PF · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.05M
Contributions & grants
Program service revenue
Investment income$240K23%
Other revenue$812K
expenses
Total expenses$387K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$111K
Grants paid out$360K
balance sheet
Total assets$9.24M
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$9.23M
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +112.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JUERGEN A FRIEDRICH PRESIDENT 3 $111K
ANKE BECK-FRIEDRICH VP & TREASUR 2 $75K
MAX FRIEDRICH Trustee 1 $50K
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • BYRD HOFFMAN WATERMILL FOUNDATION Partner — Funded for a residency program.
  • ETH FOUNDATION Partner — Funded for teaching and research to strengthen Swiss innovation and solve major challenges.
  • FIGHTING CHANCE Partner — Supported to help cancer patients manage psychological effects.
  • GABRIELLES ANGELS FOUNDATION Partner — Supported for cancer research.
  • Heart of The Hamptons Partner — Supported to purchase food for a pantry and children's lunch program.
  • NEW YORK YACHT CLUB FOUNDATION Partner — Funded for historic building preservation and architectural appreciation.
  • PESTALOZZI US CHILDRENS CHARITY INC Partner — Supported to promote child welfare and education.
  • SOUTH FORK NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM Partner — Received unrestricted grant funding.
  • SOUTHAMPTON ARTS CENTER Partner — Received unrestricted grant funding.
  • SOUTHAMPTON ROSE SOCIETY Partner — Received unrestricted grant funding.
  • Syracuse University College of Law Partner — Funded for scholarships and financial aid.
  • The Opera Foundation Partner — Provided funding for opera performances.