The JEMF Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The JEMF Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $56,733 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$56,733
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$964,552
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $60,518 the year before.
0% of its 2024 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 | $60,518 | 8 | $876,142 |
| 2024 | $56,733 | 8 | $964,552 |
How to apply
The JEMF 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 The JEMF Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 2 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $16,733 |
| Florida | 2 | $15,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Greater Miami Jewish Federation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Worcester Academy | Head of School Discretionary Fund | $7,500 |
| Sonoma County Community Foundation | Greg Steltenpohl Pragmatic Visionary Fund | $5,000 |
| The Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund | Sports/Athletics - Olive & Blue Society | $5,000 |
| University of Miami | To Sports Medicine and to Sylvester Cancer Research Center | $5,000 |
| Umass Chan Medical School Foundation Inc | Lester Sadowsky Scholarship Fund | $4,733 |
| Temple Emanuel Sinai | General & Unrestricted | $4,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kenneth R Sadowsky
Questions people ask
Does The JEMF Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The JEMF Foundation give?
$56,733 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The JEMF Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kenneth R Sadowsky (Pres, Dir, Sec).
What does The JEMF Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.