DOWNTOWN JAYCEES FOUNDATION
https://N/ATotal Given 2017–2025
$173K
90 grants · $19K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$2K
typical micro grants · $1K–$3K
grant size
40%
supporter · 21/53 multi-year
repeat
$661K
Assets · 2022
53
Distinct recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
MR PETER SCHOLL
Phone
2024822604
Deadlines
AUGUST 16, 2021 OR FEBRUARY 15, 2022
How to Apply
1) DOWNTOWN JAYCEES FOUNDATION GRANT APPLICATION FORM: LEGAL NAME OF NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION ADDRESS CITY/STATE/ZIP AUTHORIZED CONTACT PERSON TITLE/PHONE/E-MAIL TYPE OF ORGANIZATION YEAR FOUNDED/TOTAL CURRENT OPERATING BUDGET PRIMARY SOURCE OF FUNDS IS YOUR ORGANIZATION TAX EXEMPT UNDER IRS 501(C)(3)? GRANT AMOUNT REQUESTED $ TOTAL PROJECT COST$/NUMBER SERVED BY PROJECT/PROJECT TIME PERIOD GEOGRAPHIC AREAS SERVED/SOURCE OF OTHER FUNDS WRITE A SHORT (2-3 SENTENCE) SUMMARY OF THE PROJECT/GRANT REQUEST SIGNATURE OF CONTACT PERSON/DATE 2) IRS LETTER OF DETERMINATION FOR 501(C)(3) TAX EXEMPTION 3) ONE-PAGE PROJECT BUDGET AND AND ORGNIZATIONAL BUDGET 4) PROJECT PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION OF NO MORE THAN 5 PAGES ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MAIL (NO E-MAIL, MESSENGER OR HAND DELIVERY)
Restrictions
SERVICE AREA IS THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. AS A RULE, DO NOT CONSIDER GRANTS FOR CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS, COLLEGES OR UNIVERSITIES, HOSPITAL-BASED PROGRAMS, PUBLIC POLICY OR SOCIAL RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS, OR SALARY SUPPORT. DO NOT FUND INDIVIDUALS, EXCEPT THROUGH EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS, PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS, NON 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS, 509(A)(3) ORGANIZATIONS, NATIONAL OR REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS UNLESS THEIR PROGRAMS ADDRESS SPECIFIC LOCAL COMMUNITY NEEDS, PROGRAMS OR INITIATIVES WHERE THE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS THE PROMOTION OF RELIGIOUS DOCTRINE OR TENETS, ELEMENTARY OR SECONDARY SCHOOLS, POLITICAL ACTION OR ADVOCACY GROUPS, ENDOWMENT FUNDS, MULTIPLE-YEAR PLEDGE CAMPAIGNS, MEDICAL OR RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS, ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED IN OR BENEFITTING NATIONS OTHER THAN THE UNITED STATES AND ITS TERRITORIES, VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTES OR SIMILAR GROUPS.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $23K | $539K | $20K | 9 |
| 2019 | $26K | $543K | $42K | 13 |
| 2020 | N/A | $560K | $28K | N/A |
| 2021 | $26K | $735K | $20K | 15 |
| 2022 | $33K | $661K | $49K | 17 |
| 2024 | $32K | $733K | $32K | 16 |
| 2025 | $32K | $797K | $50K | 20 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 90 grants on record
Minimum
$150
25th Pctl
$1K
Median
$2K
Average
$2K
75th Pctl
$3K
Maximum
$6K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| OLE ORSET | PRESIDENT | — |
| ARNE BAKER | VICE PRESIDENT | — |
| PETER SCHOLL | TREASURER | — |
| ANDREW SCHACHTER | SECRETARY | — |
Grants Awarded (90 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOOD AND FRIENDS INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $5,700 | TO ASSIST WITH ONGOING PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES FRESHLY PREPARED MEALS TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BATTLING ILLNESSES... | 2017 |
| FOOD AND FRIENDS | WASHINGTON, DC | $5,305 | TO SUPPORT CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN HUNGER BY PROVIDING NUTRITIOUS FOOD. | 2025 |
| ARLINGTON SOCCER ASSOCIATION | ARLINGTON, VA | $5,000 | TO SUPPORT THE GIRLS TO GOALS PROGRAM TO IMPROVE DIVERSITY IN PARTICIPATION OF QUALITY SOCCER PROGRAMS. | 2021 |
| FOOD AND FRIENDS | WASHINGTON, DC | $4,200 | TO SUPPORT CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN HUNGER BY PROVIDING NUTRITIOUS FOOD. | 2024 |
| JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF GREATER WASHINGTON | WASHINGTON, DC | $4,000 | TO SUPPORT DC SCHOOL STUDENTS TO LEARN FINANCIAL LITERACY, SOLVE PROBLEMS CREATIVELY, AND MANAGE RISK EFFECTIVELY. | 2019 |
| THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE FOUNDATION INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $3,300 | TO SUPPORT UNIQUE PROGRAMMING THAT CONNECTS LOW INCOME DC RESIDENTS TO EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY. | 2024 |
| DONORS CHOOSE | NEW YORK, NY | $3,171 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE DC CLASSROOMS WITH NEEDED INFRASTRUCTURE AND EQUIPMENT TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING. | 2025 |
| DONORS CHOOSE | NEW YORK, NY | $3,025 | TO SUPPORT EDUCATION OF DC STUDENTS WITH SUPPLEMENTARY EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS | 2022 |
| CITY BLOSSOMS | WASHINGTON, DC | $3,000 | TO SUPPORT FAMILIES AND CHILDREN IN THE YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP COOPERATIVE PROGRAM, TEACHING YOUTH BASIC BUSINESS... | 2021 |
| PERRY SCHOOL COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER | WASHINGTON, DC | $3,000 | TO ASISST IN PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH ACADEMIC ENHANCEMENT, SCIENCE, AND COMPUTER LEARNING CLASSES. | 2019 |
| A WIDER CIRCLE | SILVER SPRING, MD | $3,000 | TO SUPPORT CHILDREN IN POVERTY WITH BASIC NEEDS. | 2019 |
| CAMP VIRGINIA JAYCEES | BLUE RIDGE, VA | $3,000 | TO ASSIST WITH ONGOING PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES ACTIVITIES TO PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. | 2017 |
| BRIGHT BEGINNING INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $3,000 | TO ASSIST WITH ONGOING PROGRAM THAT ASSISTS HOMELESS WITH CHILDCARE | 2021 |
| BRIGHT BEGINNINGS INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $3,000 | TO ASSIST WITH ONGOING PROGRAM THAT ASSISTS HOMELESS WITH CHILDCARE | 2019 |
| BRIGHT BEGINNING INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $3,000 | TO ASSIST WITH ONGOING PROGRAM THAT ASSISTS HOMELESS WITH CHILDCARE | 2022 |
| WANDA ALSTON FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $3,000 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS OFFERING HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO HOMELESS OR AT-RISK LGBTQ YOUTH. | 2024 |
| WANDA ALSTON FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $3,000 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS OFFERING HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO HOMELESS OR AT-RISK LGBTQ YOUTH. | 2025 |
| BRIGHT BEGINNINGS INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $3,000 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE CARE AND EDUCATION TO DC HOMELESS CHILDREN | 2024 |
| CITY BLOSSOMS | WASHINGTON, DC | $3,000 | TO SUPPORT FAMILIES AND CHILDREN IN THE YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP COOPERATIVE PROGRAM, TEACHING YOUTH BASIC BUSINESS... | 2022 |
| GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY | WASHINGTON, DC | $3,000 | TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN TO LEARN URBAN GARDENING. | 2017 |
| BRIGHT BEGINNINGS INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $3,000 | TO ASSIST WITH ONGOING PROGRAM THAT ASSISTS HOMELESS WITH CHILDCARE | 2017 |
| FOOD AND FRIENDS | WASHINGTON, DC | $2,800 | GRANT TO PROVIDE FRESHLY PREPARED MEALS TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BATTLING ILLNESSES. | 2019 |
| JULIET GRACE SMITH FOUNDATION INC | ARLINGTON, VA | $2,650 | TO ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF PREMATURE BABIES. | 2024 |
| HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $2,600 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS SUCH AS THE HRC COMING OUT PROJECTS WHICH ENCOURGAGES GLBT AMERICANS TO LIVE THEIR LIVES OPENLY. | 2024 |
| ARLINGTON SOCCER ASSOCIATION | ARLINGTON, VA | $2,524 | TO SUPPORT YOUTH SOCCER PLAYERS WITH FINANCIAL NEEDS. | 2025 |