J & M Foundation
Preselected recipients only
J & M Foundation is a private foundation in Salinas, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $220,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$220,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$4.2 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $220,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $225,000 | 20 | $3.8 million |
| 2024 | $220,000 | 19 | $4.0 million |
| 2025 | $220,000 | 19 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
J & M Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What J & M Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 16 | $190,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Sur Land Trust | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Aspen Center for Environmental Stud | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Csumb University Advancement | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Uc Davis Foundation | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Nature Conservancy California Progr | General operating support | $15,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Family House | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Big Sur Fire Brigade | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Interim Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Monterey Peninsula | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Big Sur Health Center | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Carmel Ideas Foundation | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Aspen Historical Society | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Cal Poly Fund | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Food Bank for Monterey County | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Aspen Music Festival School | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Individual | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Salinas Valley | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Cachagua Fire Protection District | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jane B Dunaway
- Tena D Farr
- Ricky Nguyen
Questions people ask
Does J & M Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does J & M Foundation give?
$220,000 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs J & M Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jane B Dunaway (President), Tena D Farr (Treasurer) and Ricky Nguyen (Asst. Sec.).
What does J & M Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and health.