The James and Jessie Jia Foundation makes very small, targeted gifts focused on community arts and student-led charitable activity. Recent grants show a preference for supporting local music education programs and university-affiliated fundraising initiatives rather than large institutional philanthropy. Their giving appears personal and project-specific rather than programmatic or multi-year.
Very concentrated and modest: only two small grants in the dataset, favoring one-time, targeted gifts to local arts education and student-run charitable projects.
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Most grants fall between $744 and $1K, with a median of $988.
25th Percentile
$744
Median
$988
75th Percentile
$1K
About 50% of grants go to recipients in CA.
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Notable grantees: ZHIYIN VOCAL MUSIC CENTER, ILLINI 4000
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZHIYIN VOCAL MUSIC CENTER | SAN RAMON, CA | $1,475 | 2025 | MUSIC EDUCATION |
| ILLINI 4000 | CHAMPAIGN, IL | $500 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
ZHIYIN VOCAL MUSIC CENTER
$1,475MUSIC EDUCATION
ILLINI 4000
$500CHARITABLE