Justamere Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Justamere Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.4 million in 136 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$4.4 million
- Number of grants136
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$23.1 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.9 million the year before.
44% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.9 million | 135 | $27.3 million |
| 2024 | $4.4 million | 136 | $23.1 million |
How to apply
Justamere 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 Justamere Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 126 | $4.0 million |
| New Jersey | 4 | $106,000 |
| New York | 3 | $100,000 |
| California | 1 | $100,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Williamson College of the Trades | Scholarship fund | $500,000 |
| Valor Clinic Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $304,820 |
| The Harrisburg Area Community College Foundation | Certified workforce training for HACC's military and veteran students in need fund | $101,247 |
| Chester County Community Foundation Inc | AHHAH Chester County Imagination Library Fund | $100,000 |
| Mission Edge San Diego | TFM Cybersecurity Scholarship fund - Fusion Cyber - Lincoln University scholarship fund | $100,000 |
| Montgomery County Community College Foundation | MontcoWorks Apprenticeship Program | $100,000 |
| Swarthmore College | Chester Children's Chorus Summer Learning Program | $100,000 |
| Chester County Iu 24 | Trade School Scholarship Fund | $90,000 |
| Uwchlan Ambulance Corps Inc | Scholarship Fund for Training Institute | $88,000 |
| Delaware County Community College Educational Foun | Teacher Education Program | $86,905 |
| Northampton County Area Community College Foundati | Rev. Bridging the Skills Gap: NCC Scholarship fund for high-demand careers | $75,000 |
| West Chester University Foundation | Fund for Unpaid Internships | $66,500 |
| Foundation for Pottstown Education | Diversified Literature for Pottstown School Districts libraries fund | $60,331 |
| Good Fellowship Club of Chester County Inc | Paramedic Certification Tuition Assistance Scholarship fund | $60,000 |
| Pennsylvanias State System of Higher Education Fou | clinical medical assistant (cma) scholarship fund | $60,000 |
| Delaware County Community College Educational Foun | High Demand Career Training Scholarship fund | $56,783 |
| Delaware County Community College Educational Foun | Tools for Success - Tools and Boots for students in skilled trades fund | $56,120 |
| Arts Holding Hands and Hearts Inc | Chester county imagination library | $50,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Scouting Financial Assistance Program | $50,000 |
| Chester County Community Foundation Inc | AHHAH Chester County Imagination Library Fund | $50,000 |
| Chester County Economic Development Foundation | Project Reconnect Scholarship Fund | $50,000 |
| Chester County Futures Inc | Passport and Steps 4 Success Fund | $50,000 |
| Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation | Trade School Scholarship Fund for Gold Star Children | $50,000 |
| Hopeworks N Camden Inc | Expanding Opportunity fund | $50,000 |
| Literacy Council of Norristown Inc | Dolly Parton Imagination Library - Norristown and Pottstown fund | $50,000 |
| Mighty Writers | Mighty Writers El Futuro Kennett Whole Child Whole family programming fund | $50,000 |
| Open Hearth Inc | Family Savings Partner Program | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania Institute of Technology | P.I.T. Academic | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvanias State System of Higher Education Fou | Supporting Student Success Scholarship fund & Transfer scholarship fund | $50,000 |
| The Harrisburg Area Community College Foundation | HACC High School Career Readiness Program: Micro-credentials and workforce skilled training certifications scholarship fund | $50,000 |
| The Harrisburg Area Community College Foundation | HACC Workforce Certificate Training in Healthcare and skill trades scholarship fund | $50,000 |
| West Chester University Foundation | Micro Scholarship Fund | $50,000 |
| Bayada Home Health Care Inc | Expanding Southeast Pennsylvania's Home Health Care Nursing Capacity through career advancement and upskilling Scholarship fund | $40,000 |
| Bucks County Community College Foundation | Scholarships for Trades Scholarship Fund | $40,000 |
| Four Block Foundation Inc | FourBlock Veteran Career Readiness Program (CRP) - Northeast/Mid-Atlantic virtual Cohort | $40,000 |
| Kennett Area Community Service | Getting Ahead and Staying Ahead fund | $40,000 |
| North Montco Educational Foundation | Training that Works - Adult Education Grants Scholarship fund | $40,000 |
| Revival Productions Inc | Chester County School of the Arts Financial Aid fund | $40,000 |
| Tricounty Community Network Inc | C2 - Community Camp and Launching Leaders fund | $40,000 |
| Villanova University | Villanova Interdisciplinary Immigration Studies Training for advocates (viista) program | $40,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Casey A Bentley
- Raymond B Bentley
- Shelby L Bentley
- Therese G Bentley
- Lori Cushman
Questions people ask
Does Justamere Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Justamere Foundation give?
$4.4 million in tax year 2024, across 136 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Justamere Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Casey A Bentley (Dir), Raymond B Bentley (Dir), Shelby L Bentley (Dir) and Therese G Bentley (Sec, Dir) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Justamere Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and community development.