JMZ Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
JMZ Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Hartford, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $371,663 in 46 grants; the typical grant was $525 and the largest $101,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$371,663
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$525
- Largest grant$101,000
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was up from $365,676 the year before.
17% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $365,676 | 48 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $371,663 | 46 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
JMZ Charitable Foundation Inc 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 JMZ Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 19 | $274,037 |
| Florida | 13 | $72,270 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $10,120 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $10,100 |
| New York | 4 | $2,486 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $100 |
| Georgia | 1 | $50 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dignity Grows Hartford | Unrestricted | $101,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Hartford Inc | Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| The Universtiy of Connecticut Foundation Inc | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Penn Libraries Fund | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Keshet Inc | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Uconn Hillel | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| BRRH Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Loomis Chaffee | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Boca Raton Museum of Art Inc | Unrestricted | $2,130 |
| Armory Art Center Inc | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Norton Museum of Art | Unrestricted | $1,250 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Unrestricted | $1,200 |
| Chapel & York Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| New Britain Museum of American Art | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Snow Pond Center for the Arts | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Touro Synagogue Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Goodspeed Opera House | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Wadsworth Atheneum | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Bnai Torah Congregation | Unrestricted | $940 |
| Congregation Beth Israel | Unrestricted | $550 |
| Beyond 9 Cat Rescue | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Boca West Childrens Foundation | Unrestricted | $500 |
| St Jude's Research Hospital | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Connecticut Citizen Research Group | Unrestricted | $400 |
| Florence Griswold Museum | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford | Unrestricted | $250 |
| The Metropolitan Opera Guild | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Friends of Bloomfield Public Libraries | Unrestricted | $200 |
| New England Public Media | Unrestricted | $120 |
| Alzheimers Association | Unrestricted | $100 |
| American Heart Association | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Bloomfield Volunteer Ambulance Fund Inc | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Easterseals | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Florida Atlantic University Foundation | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Florida Sheriff Association | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Foundation | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Palm Beach County Council of Fire Fighters Paramedics Inc | Unrestriced | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Judith M Zachs
Questions people ask
Does JMZ Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does JMZ Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$371,663 in tax year 2024, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $525.
Who runs JMZ Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Judith M Zachs (President).
What does JMZ Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.