William Sloane Jelin Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderLos Angeles, California · EIN 22-3436131 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DEBORAH NEWMYER TRUSTEE CO HCVT |
|---|---|
| Address | 11444 W OLYMPIC BLVD 11TH FLR, LOS ANGELES CA 90064 |
| Phone | 3105661900 |
| Form and materials | BY LETTER WITH WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION TO SUPPORT REQUEST |
| Deadlines | ANNUALLY PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY OF JUNE |
| Restrictions | RESTRICTED TO 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS |
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
82% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bikes for the World | Rockville, MD | General support | $15,000 |
| Chewonki Foundation of Maine | Wiscasset, ME | General support | $15,000 |
| Valentino Achak Deng Foundation | San Francisco, CA | general support | $10,000 |
| Williams College | Williamstown, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Friends Seminary | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Portland Media Center | Portland, ME | General support | $5,000 |
| Maine Historical Society | Portland, ME | General support | $5,000 |
| Maji Safi Group | Boulder, CO | General support | $5,000 |
| Wesleyan University | Middletown, CT | General support | $5,000 |
| Casa for Children of Essex County | Newark, NJ | General support | $5,000 |
| Basblue Inc | Detroit, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| World Affairs Council of Maine | portland, ME | general support | $5,000 |
| Wings over Haiti | SAG Harbor, NY | general support | $5,000 |
| The National Film Preserve Ltd | Berkeley, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Roland Park Country School Inc | Baltimore, MD | General support | $3,000 |
| Gilman School Incorporated | Baltimore, MD | General support | $3,000 |
| Wilshire Boulevard Temple | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| Kipp Socal Public Schools | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of Maine Inc | Portland, ME | General support | $2,500 |
| South Mountain Conservancy | South Orange, NJ | General support | $2,500 |
| Maine Jewish Museum | Portland, ME | General support | $2,500 |
| Medicine for Peace | Washington, DC | General support | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Children | Portland, OR | General support | $2,500 |
| Refugepoint | Cambridge, MA | General support | $2,500 |
| Brooklyn hospital Foundation | Brooklyn, NY | general support | $2,500 |
| Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting | Hallowell, ME | general support | $2,500 |
| Maine College of Arts | Portland, ME | General support | $2,000 |
| Naspghan Foundation | Ambler, PA | general support | $2,000 |
| Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals | South Windham, ME | General support | $1,500 |
| Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine | Portland, ME | General support | $1,500 |
| Friends of Casco Bay | South Portland, ME | General support | $1,000 |
| One Voice | Santa Monica, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Frontier Nursing Service Inc | Versailles, KY | General support | $1,000 |
| Hollywood Indies Little League | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $137,000 | 34 |
| 2023 | $143,000 | 36 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 8, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512819349100621
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-3436131
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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