The Jain Foundation Inc
Historical FunderSeattle, Washington · EIN 20-0284800 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $101,132 and $168,915.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | LAURA RUFIBACH |
|---|---|
| Address | 9706 4TH AVE NE STE 101, SEATTLE WA 98115 |
| Phone | 4258821492 |
| LRUFIBACH@JAIN-FOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | SEE FOUNDATION WEBSITE JAIN-FOUNDATION.ORG |
| Deadlines | THERE ARE NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES. |
| Restrictions | THE EXPLICIT GOAL OF THE JAIN FOUNDATION IS TO EXPEDITE DEVELOPMENT OF A TREATMENT OR CURE FOR LGMD2B/MIYOSHI. ANY PROPOSED PROJECT THAT DOES NOT HAVE APPLICATION TO THIS DISEASE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project 8P Foundation | New York, NY | Scientific research grant | $600,000 |
| Univ of Maryland Dr Bloch | Baltimore, MD | Scientic research grant | $300,452 |
| Duke Univ Dr Bursac | Durham, NC | Scientific research grant | $248,073 |
| NY University Dr Kang | New York, NY | Scientific research grant | $200,000 |
| Brigham Young Univ Dr Van Ry | Provo, UT | Scientific research grant | $168,915 |
| LA Trobe Univ Dr Murphy | Bundoora, AS | Scientific research grant | $155,894 |
| Weill Cornell Medical Center Dr Gri | New York, NY | Scientific research grant | $150,000 |
| Childrens Research Institute Dr Jai | Washington, DC | Scientific research grant | $143,266 |
| Washington Univ Dr Weihl | St Louis, MO | Scientific research grant | $132,035 |
| Univ of British Columbia Dr Bernatc | Vancouver, CA | Scientific research grant | $129,295 |
| Univ of Queensland Dr Launikonis | St Lucia, AS | Scientific research grant | $121,329 |
| Texas Tech Univ Dr Bryan Sutton | Lubbock, TX | Scientific research grant | $117,975 |
| Newcastle Univ Dr Manera | Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK | Scientific research grant | $106,575 |
| The Univ of Melbourne Dr Watt | Parkville, AS | Scientific research grant | $101,132 |
| University of Rochester Dr Anderson | Rochester, NY | Scientific research grant | $95,705 |
| Ohio State Univ Dr Weisleder | Columbus, OH | Scientific research grant | $87,610 |
| Rockefeller Univ Dr Chait Dr Rout | New York, NY | Scientific research grant | $45,320 |
| Laval Univ Dr Tremblay | Quebec Qc, CA | Scientific research grant | $28,315 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($504,974). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,436,865 | 23 |
| 2023 | $3,324,301 | 24 |
| 2021 | $2,709,094 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533079349101423
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0284800
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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