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THE JED FOUNDATION
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 134131139 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE F40 · Mental Health & Crisis Intervention · Large ($10M-$50M) · jedfoundation.org
revenue
$25.2M
expenses
$24.0M
net assets
$34.4M
employees
113
volunteers
50
program ratio
83%
mission · from form 990

THE JED FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO PROTECT EMOTIONAL HEALTH AND PREVENT SUICIDE (SEE SCHEDULE O) FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Jed Foundation protects emotional health and prevents suicide among teens and young adults in the United States. The organization works with high schools and colleges to strengthen mental health systems, provides public education resources for youth, parents, and educators, and runs outreach campaigns to promote help-seeking and resilience. It focuses on crisis prevention, transition periods, and emotional preparedness through evidence-based programming.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $5.42M
    HIGHER EDUCATION- JED SUPPORTS AND EMPOWERS CAMPUS COMMUNITIES TO STRENGTHEN STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE MISUSE PREVENTION, AND SUICIDE PREVENTION EFFORTS.
  2. #2 $5.47M
    HIGH SCHOOL- JED OFFERS MANY WAYS TO HELP HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, FROM OUR COMPREHENSIVE JED HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM AND SET TO GO INITIATIVE TO WORKSHOPS AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

JED Campus Program
Flagship program for colleges and universities that helps institutions assess and strengthen mental health systems, policies, and campus culture to protect student well-being and prevent suicide.
JED High School Program
Comprehensive initiative that equips high schools with tools, training, and resources to support student mental health, substance misuse prevention, and suicide prevention, including the Set to Go transition program.
JED Voices
Storytelling series featuring firsthand experiences of young people who have overcome mental health challenges to reduce stigma and inspire help-seeking.
Set to Go
Resource hub that supports high school students transitioning to college or the workforce by promoting emotional preparedness, resilience, and mental health awareness.
Texas Mental Health Youth Advocacy Coalition Fellowship
Paid, ten-week hybrid fellowship for young advocates in Texas focused on mental health policy, education, media, and storytelling to drive systemic change.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Mental Health Education and Awareness 5 activities
    • Amplifying lived mental health experiences to reduce stigma
      Produces the JED Voices series featuring firsthand stories from individuals with lived mental health experiences to foster connection, reduce stigma, and inspire hope among youth and young adults.
    • Developing public education campaigns and expert resources for youth mental health access
      Creates and disseminates public education campaigns and expert-developed resources to improve access to mental health support for teens and young adults, including suicide prevention, help-seeking behaviors, and emotional well-being.
    • Implementing the JED High School Program for K–12 communities
      Provides evidence-based resources, trainings, tools, and workshops to support mental health in high school communities nationwide through the JED High School Program and Set to Go initiative.
    • Producing educational resources on mental health topics for youth and families
      Provides accessible, research-informed educational materials explaining anxiety, depression, stress, suicide prevention, relationship dynamics, and self-care strategies for teens, young adults, and parents.
    • Supporting peer-to-peer mental health advocacy and intervention
      Offers guidance and tools to help individuals recognize emotional distress in friends, initiate supportive conversations, encourage help-seeking, and provide care for those reluctant to accept support.
  • Youth Leadership Development Programs 2 activities
    • Building a volunteer network for youth mental health advocacy
      Operates a volunteer program that mobilizes and connects advocates to support teen and young adult mental health through community engagement and outreach.
    • Running a paid fellowship program for young mental health advocates
      Offers a ten-week hybrid, paid fellowship program for young advocates in Texas focused on mental health education, policy advocacy, media, and storytelling to build leadership and community impact.
  • Anti-Bullying Education and Prevention Programs 1 activity
    • Conducting research to inform youth mental health strategies
      Develops and shares research-backed approaches to promote help-seeking behaviors in teens and creates cyberbullying prevention resources through partnerships with organizations like the Morgan Stanley Alliance for Children’s Mental Health and The Choose Kindness Project.
  • Trauma-Informed Yoga and Mindfulness Programs 1 activity
    • Delivering mindfulness and self-care practices through digital content
      Produces and shares guided yoga flows, breathing exercises, and self-care practices via digital platforms, including collaborations like the “Just Press Pause” initiative with PINK, to promote mindfulness and well-being.
  • Suicide Prevention Programs 1 activity
    • Operating the JED Campus program to strengthen mental health systems in higher education
      Partners with colleges and universities to strengthen mental health systems, programs, and policies to prevent suicide and support student well-being through evidence-based frameworks and institutional assessments.
  • Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
    • Providing resources for parents to support teen mental health
      Offers tools and educational content to help parents recognize warning signs of mental health struggles in teens and young adults and support them effectively.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$25.20M
Contributions & grants$19.61M78%
Program service revenue$4.23M17%
Investment income$1.25M5%
Other revenue$107K
expenses
Total expenses$23.99M
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$13.82M
Grants paid out$1.87M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$37.52M
Cash$2.84M
Investments$23.91M
Liabilities$3.10M
Net assets$34.42M
Liquid reserves13.4 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +21.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 8
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JOHN A MACPHEE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $394K
LAURA ERICKSON-SCHROTH CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER 40 $360K
ADEE SHEPEN CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 40 $306K
TONY WALKER SVP, ACADEMIC PROGRAMS 40 $286K
ZAINAB OKOLO SVP, POLICY, ADVOCACY, & GOV. RELATIONS 40 $276K
DAWN THOMSEN SVP, YOUTH STRAT. & CHIEF ENG. OFFICER 40 $270K
JOHN VITELLI CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER 40 $267K
PAUL WEISS CHIEF FIN. & ADM. OFF. (OUTGOING) 40 $230K
board members · 16
  • ALEX CHI — DIRECTOR/TREASURER
  • ANGELA SANTONE — DIRECTOR
  • JOLENE MCCAW — DIRECTOR
  • JULIE SATOW — DIRECTOR
  • KAMELIA ARYAFAR — DIRECTOR
  • KAREN LING — DIRECTOR
  • LARRY LIEBERMAN — DIRECTOR
  • LYNN O'CONNOR VOS — DIRECTOR
  • MARC MAZUR — DIRECTOR
  • MARY BETH HARVEY — DIRECTOR (OUTGOING)
  • MATTHEW W LIPPMAN — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL SATOW — CHAIR
  • MOLLY ONEIL FRANK — DIRECTOR (OUTGOING)
  • PATRICIA R SACKS LMSW — DIRECTOR
  • PHILLIP M SATOW — DIRECTOR
  • RHONDA MIMS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 24

Who they work with

  • 988 Lifeline Partner — Collaborates by directing individuals in crisis to 988 Lifeline for immediate support.
  • 988 Lifeline Partner — Collaborates to provide crisis support by directing individuals to 988 Lifeline for immediate help.
  • 988 Lifeline Partner — Directs individuals in crisis to 988 Lifeline for immediate support.
  • Crisis Text Line Partner — Partners with Crisis Text Line to connect individuals in crisis with text-based support.
  • Crisis Text Line Partner — Partners with Crisis Text Line to offer text-based crisis support to individuals in need.
  • Crisis Text Line Partner — Partners with Crisis Text Line to provide text-based crisis support options.
  • Facebook Partner — Social media platform used to share JED's resources and expand outreach.
  • Instagram Partner — Social media platform used to share JED's resources and expand outreach.
  • LinkedIn Partner — Social media platform used to share JED's resources and expand outreach.
  • Morgan Stanley Alliance for Children’s Mental Health Partner — Collaborates with JED to develop research-backed strategies promoting help-seeking behaviors in teens.
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline Partner — Provides access to domestic violence support through referral to the National Domestic Violence Hotline.
  • National Runaway Safeline Partner — Offers support for runaway youth via referral to the National Runaway Safeline.
  • PINK Partner — Collaborates with The Jed Foundation on the "Just Press Pause" self-care initiative.
  • RAINN Partner — Refers survivors of sexual violence to RAINN for confidential support.
  • Room 1041 Partner — Co-produces the "Mind Matters" video series with The Jed Foundation and YouTube.
  • SAMHSA’s National Helpline Partner — Refers individuals to SAMHSA’s National Helpline for mental health treatment referrals.
  • Set to Go Initiative Partner — Collaborative program providing transition-to-college mental health resources for high school students.
  • The Choose Kindness Project Partner — Collaborates with JED to create cyberbullying prevention resources.
  • The Trevor Project Partner — Directs LGBTQ+ youth to The Trevor Project for crisis support.
  • TikTok Partner — Social media platform used to share JED's resources and expand outreach.
  • Trans Lifeline Partner — Includes Trans Lifeline as a specialized crisis service for transgender individuals.
  • Twitter Partner — Social media platform used to share JED's resources and expand outreach.
  • Veterans Crisis Line Partner — Connects veterans in crisis to the Veterans Crisis Line.
  • YouTube Partner — Co-produces the "Mind Matters" video series with The Jed Foundation and Room 1041.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Non-Pathologizing Emotional Literacy Approach
    methodology: non-pathologizing mental health education
    By teaching emotional literacy through a non-pathologizing framework, we improve coping and help-seeking behaviors, because validating diverse emotional experiences reduces stigma and empowers individuals to distinguish between stress and anxiety, leading to better self-regulation.
  • Peer-Mediated Mental Health Activation
    methodology: peer-to-peer outreach
    By leveraging peer networks for outreach and support, we increase early recognition and help-seeking, because peer relationships lower barriers to engagement, normalize emotional struggles, and amplify resource access through trusted social channels.
  • Systemic Culture-of-Care Model
    methodology: systemic-mental-health-intervention
    By partnering with higher education institutions to implement evidence-based programs and policies, we create a culture of care that systematically improves student mental health and prevents suicide, because systemic change in campus environments increases early intervention, reduces stigma, and fosters belonging.
  • Transition-Period Early Intervention
    methodology: transition-focused mental health preparation
    By focusing on the high school-to-college transition as a critical window, we build emotional preparedness and prevent crisis, because this period of heightened vulnerability offers a strategic opportunity to establish healthy coping, connection, and support systems before isolation sets in.