JMR Charities Inc
Preselected recipients only
JMR Charities Inc is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $509,449 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$509,449
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$28,690
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.0 million the year before.
10% 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 | $1.0 million | 19 | $310,608 |
| 2024 | $509,449 | 10 | $28,690 |
How to apply
JMR Charities 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 5 | $373,449 |
| Arizona | 1 | $100,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Foundation | All unrestricted donations | $200,000 |
| Barrow Neurological Institute | All unrestricted donations | $100,000 |
| Jewish United Fund | All unrestricted donations | $100,000 |
| Various Misc Charities | All unrestricted donations | $53,449 |
| Pentagon Federal Credit Union Foundation | All unrestricted donations | $20,000 |
| Goldie Intitiative | All unrestricted donations | $10,000 |
| Haymarket Center | All unrestricted donations | $10,000 |
| St Judes Childrens | All unrestricted donations | $10,000 |
| United States Holocaust Museum | All unrestricted donations | $5,000 |
| The Lefty Classic | All unrestricted donations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jerry Reinsdorf
- Allan Muchin
- Jonathan Reinsdorf
Questions people ask
Does JMR Charities Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does JMR Charities Inc give?
$509,449 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs JMR Charities Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Jerry Reinsdorf (President), Allan Muchin (Secretary) and Jonathan Reinsdorf (Trustee).