Mount Rainier above forested ridges in Washington

Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 61-1437127

The Jordan Fund

A private foundation in Medina, WA. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 93 grants and $383,187 paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Huai-Jin Chong
PO Box 606
Medina, WA 98039
(425) 829-1121
Form and materials
Email format regarding special needs
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
None

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $383,187

    Grants listed
    93
    Assets, end of year
    $2,370,715
  • Tax year 2024

    $310,336

    Grants listed
    105
    Assets, end of year
    $2,639,418
  • Tax year 2023

    $301,854

    Grants listed
    76
    Assets, end of year
    $2,896,329
  • Tax year 2022

    $330,486

    Grants listed
    57
    Assets, end of year
    $3,119,116
  • Tax year 2021

    $236,567

    Grants listed
    50
    Assets, end of year
    $3,032,979
  • Tax year 2020

    $241,851

    Grants listed
    55
    Assets, end of year
    $3,182,992
  • Tax year 2019

    $218,136

    Grants listed
    46
    Assets, end of year
    $3,233,311
  • Tax year 2018

    $217,927

    Grants listed
    56
    Assets, end of year
    $3,417,189

Grants paid in 2025

93 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. Individual

    To promote general purpose of org

    $61,014
  2. Individual

    To assist family of special needs CH

    $25,000
  3. Individual

    To assist family of special needs CH

    $20,000
  4. Individual

    To promote general purpose of org

    $15,000
  5. Special Hope NetworkRuckersville, VA

    To promote general purpose of org

    $15,000
  6. Kindering CenterBellevue, WA

    To promote general purpose of org

    $10,021
  7. Ashley HouseFederal Way, WA

    To promote general purpose of org

    $10,000
  8. Individual

    To promote general purpose of org

    $10,000
  9. Daniel's Music FoundationNew York, NY

    To promote general purpose of org

    $10,000
  10. Individual

    To assist family of special needs CH

    $10,000
  11. Individual

    To promote general purpose of org

    $10,000
  12. Individual

    To promote general purpose of org

    $7,626
  13. Individual

    TP promote general purpose of org

    $7,535
  14. Individual

    To promote general purpose of org

    $7,500
  15. Individual

    To promote general purpose of org

    $7,500
  16. Individual

    To assist family of special needs CH

    $7,000
  17. Downtown Sailing CenterBaltimore, MD

    To promote general purpose of org

    $5,064
  18. Camp WoodrichSeattle, WA

    To promote general purpose of org

    $5,000
  19. Individual

    To promote general purpose of org

    $5,000
  20. Fair PlayKennebunkport, ME

    To promote general purpose of org

    $5,000
  21. Immanuel SchoolsReedley, CA

    To promote general purpose of org

    $5,000
  22. Shore DaysBirmingham, AL

    To promote general purpose of org

    $5,000
  23. St Mary's HospitalBayside, NY

    To promote general purpose of org

    $5,000
  24. Stephen J Wampler FoundationCoronado, CA

    To promote general purpose of org

    $5,000
  25. The Autism NationPhoenix, AZ

    To promote general purpose of org

    $5,000
  26. Empowering StridesSnohomish, WA

    To promote general purpose of org

    $4,800
  27. Heritage Christian ServicesRochester, NY

    To promote general purpose of org

    $4,750
  28. Individual

    To promote general purpose of org

    $4,000
  29. Alpha Supported Living ServicesBothell, WA

    To promote general pupose of org

    $3,500
  30. Individual

    To assist family of special needs CH

    $3,500
  31. Boyer Children's ClinicSeattle, WA

    To promote general purpose of org

    $3,000
  32. Bridge MinistriesRedmond, WA

    To promote general purpose of org

    $3,000
  33. Daniel's PlaceN Manchester, IN

    To promote general purpose of org

    $2,500
  34. Fast Feet Running and Athletics IncBrooklyn, NY

    To promote general purpose of org

    $2,500
  35. Mt Hood Kiwanis CampPortland, OR

    To promote general purpose of org

    $2,500
  36. Reclaimed Hope InitiativeCharlottesvle, VA

    To promote general purpose of org

    $2,500
  37. Rosalie Murrey Memorial FoundationSpokane, WA

    To promote general purpose of org

    $2,500
  38. Sherwood Comm ServicesLake Stevens, WA

    To promote general purpose of org

    $2,500
  39. Tucker's HouseFranklin, TN

    To promote general purpose of org

    $2,500
  40. Individual

    To promote general purpose of org

    $2,500
  41. Welcome Home AngelWilmington, NC

    To promote general purpose of org

    $2,500
  42. A Farm Less OrdinaryPurcellville, VA

    To promote general purpose of org

    $2,000
  43. Individual

    To promote general purpose of org

    $2,000
  44. Individual

    To promote general purpose of org

    $2,000
  45. Gigi's Playhouse IncHoffman Est, IL

    To promote general purpose of org

    $2,000
  46. Wild WhatcomBellingham, WA

    To promote general purpose of org

    $2,000
  47. Individual

    To promote general purpose of org

    $1,600
  48. Chance 2 DanceMaitland, FL

    To promote general purpose of org

    $1,500
  49. Kennedystrong FoundationConcord, NC

    To promote general purpose of org

    $1,500
  50. Roots to WingsArlington, NE

    To promote general purpose of org

    $1,500
  51. A Kid AgainColumbus, OH

    To promote general purpose of org

    $1,000
  52. Individual

    To assist family of special needs CH

    $1,000
  53. Beyond BoundariesRichmond, VA

    To promote general purpose of org

    $1,000
  54. Born DancingNew York, NY

    To promote general purpose of org

    $1,000
  55. Can Do CaninesNew Hope, MN

    To promote general purpose of org

    $1,000
  56. Individual

    To promote general purpose of org

    $1,000
  57. ChildstriveEverett, WA

    To promote general purpose of org

    $1,000
  58. Individual

    To promote general purpose of org

    $1,000
  59. Individual

    To promote general purpose of org

    $1,000
  60. GreentrikeTacoma, WA

    To promote general purpose of org

    $1,000
  61. Hand in HandBettendorf, IA

    To promote general pupose of org

    $1,000
  62. Holly Ridge CenterBremerton, WA

    To promote general purpose of org

    $1,000
  63. Home of the InnocentsLouisville, KY

    To promote general purpose of org

    $1,000
  64. Individual

    To assist family of special needs CH

    $1,000
  65. Individual

    To assist family of special needs CH

    $1,000
  66. Individual

    To promote general purpose of org

    $1,000
  67. Individual

    To assist family of special needs CH

    $1,000
  68. Marion Therapeutic Riding AssocOcala, FL

    To promote general purpose of org

    $1,000
  69. Individual

    To promote general purpose of org

    $1,000
  70. Individual

    To assist family of special needs CH

    $1,000
  71. Northwest Center Early SupportsRenton, WA

    To promote general purpose of org

    $1,000
  72. Northwest's ChildSeattle, WA

    To promote general purpose of org

    $1,000
  73. Individual

    To promote general purpose of org

    $1,000
  74. Individual

    To promote general purpose of org

    $1,000
  75. Individual

    To promote general purpose of org

    $1,000
  76. Ray Graham AssociationLisle, IL

    To promote general purpose of org

    $1,000
  77. Individual

    To assist family of special needs SH

    $1,000
  78. Individual

    To promote general purpose of org

    $1,000
  79. Individual

    To promote general purpose of org

    $1,000
  80. Sparc IncYorktown HTS, NY

    To promote general purpose of org

    $1,000
  81. Individual

    To promote general purpose of org

    $1,000
  82. The Autism Community in ActionIrvine, CA

    To promote general purpose of org

    $1,000
  83. Individual

    To promote general purpose of org

    $1,000
  84. Individual

    To promote general purpose of org

    $1,000
  85. United Services for ChildrenSaint Charles, MO

    To promote general purpose of org

    $1,000
  86. Individual

    To promote general purpose of org

    $1,000
  87. Individual

    To assist family of special needs CH

    $900
  88. Individual

    To assist family of special needs CH

    $700
  89. Individual

    To assist family of special needs CH

    $600
  90. UW Autism CenterSeattle, WA

    To promote general purpose of org

    $514
  91. Individual

    To assist family of special needs CH

    $500
  92. Camp Rise AboveCharleston, SC

    To promote general purpose of org

    $500
  93. Antioch Special MinistryKirkland, WA

    To promote general purpose of org

    $63

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services14 grants $37,00031% of the total
  2. Health8 grants $32,30027% of the total
  3. Arts and culture4 grants $13,50011% of the total
  4. Sports and recreation3 grants $10,5649% of the total
  5. Education3 grants $8,0007% of the total
  6. Religion2 grants $8,0007% of the total
  7. 3 other causes3 grants $9,5008% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Washington18 grants $66,898
  2. New York6 grants $24,250
  3. California3 grants $11,000
  4. Virginia3 grants $5,500
  5. Maryland1 grant $5,064
  6. Alabama1 grant $5,000
  7. Arizona1 grant $5,000
  8. Maine1 grant $5,000
  9. North Carolina2 grants $4,000
  10. Illinois2 grants $3,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • John OlerudPRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Kelly OlerudVP Hours 1Pay $0
  • Huai-Jin ChongSECRETARY Hours 40Pay $165,000

The return

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