MJPM Foundation
Preselected recipients only
MJPM Foundation is a private foundation in Salisbury, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $752,500 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $237,500. 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$752,500
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$237,500
- Assets$20.8 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.1 million the year before.
21% 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 | $1.1 million | 15 | $19.0 million |
| 2024 | $752,500 | 14 | $20.8 million |
How to apply
MJPM 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 MJPM Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 14 | $752,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation | Individual Assistance | $237,500 |
| Connecticut Land Conservation Trust | General Operations | $120,000 |
| Connecticut Farmland Trust | General Operations | $60,000 |
| Land Trust Alliance | Land Conservation | $50,000 |
| Sharon Land Trust | General support | $50,000 |
| Salisbury Winter Sports Association | General Support | $30,000 |
| Sharon Playhouse | Von Ahn Project | $30,000 |
| The Hotchkiss School | General Support | $30,000 |
| American Farmland Trust | General Support | $25,000 |
| Audobon Sharon | General Support | $25,000 |
| Christ Church Episcopal | General Support | $25,000 |
| Housatonic Valley Association | Operational Support | $25,000 |
| Sharon Housing Trust | General Support | $25,000 |
| Indian Mountain School | General Support | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Samuel Posey
- David Moore
- Nicholas Moore
- Emily Vail
- Garett Batten
Questions people ask
Does MJPM Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does MJPM Foundation give?
$752,500 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs MJPM Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Samuel Posey (President), David Moore (Treasurer), Nicholas Moore (Secretary) and Emily Vail (Asst Treasuer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does MJPM Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and education.