Jeas Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Jeas Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $50,077 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $25,100. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$50,077
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$25,100
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was up from $36,594 the year before.
24% of its 2025 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 | $39,658 | 43 | $776,723 |
| 2024 | $36,594 | 35 | $899,644 |
| 2025 | $50,077 | 34 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
Jeas Family Charitable Trust 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 Jeas Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 21 | $42,810 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $2,750 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $1,500 |
| New York | 2 | $1,350 |
| Maryland | 2 | $600 |
| Virginia | 1 | $529 |
| Florida | 1 | $250 |
| Illinois | 2 | $188 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DF Jimmy Fund | To provide support to cancer patients and cancer research | $25,100 |
| Greek Orthodox Cathedral of New England | To support the greek orthodox religious community | $4,100 |
| St Methodios Faith & Heritage Center | To promote orthodox christian faith to the youth | $2,500 |
| Saint Joseph's School | To support educational initiatives and tuition assistance | $2,000 |
| St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church | To support the greek orthodox religious community | $1,700 |
| Franciscan Monastery of St Claire | General support for the community and work of the poor clare nuns of boston | $1,250 |
| Pan-Mass Challenge | To support cancer research and treatment | $1,250 |
| Hellenic Women's Benevolent Association | To support a rehabilitation center. | $1,155 |
| Crossroads Institute | To support orthodox christian programming and outreach to inspire young people to embrace the orthodox christian faith | $1,000 |
| Pawtucket Soup Kitchen | To provide food assistance to the homeless and low-income population | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | To support basic human needs | $1,000 |
| Everycure | To save and improve lives by reporpusing drugs | $1,000 |
| Children's Hospital Hellenic Cardiac Fund | To support children who are in critical conditions. | $600 |
| Operation Smile | To help provide free cleft lip surgery to children | $529 |
| Cradles to Crayons | To provide children living in homeless or low-income situations with essentials they need to thrive free of charge | $500 |
| International Orthodox Christian Charities | To support basic human needs | $500 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | To support educational initiatives and tuition assistance | $500 |
| Wentworth Institute | To support educational initiatives and tuition assistance | $500 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | To support educational initiatives and tuition assistance | $500 |
| Rhode Island Hospital | To fund healthcare research and provide service to the comunnity | $500 |
| Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church | To support the greek orthodox religious community | $350 |
| Boston Children's Museum | General support of the museum | $300 |
| Boston Museum of Science | General support of the museum | $300 |
| Carroll Center for the Blind | To provide resources for people who are blind. | $300 |
| Dexter Southfield Fund | To support educational initiatives and tuition assistance | $250 |
| Orthodox Christian Mission Center | To support missionaries and missionary projects | $250 |
| Positive Tracks | To equip young people with the skills, knowledge and resources to use sports as a platform for social change | $250 |
| Tedy's Team | To provide stroke education, awareness and research | $250 |
| Trustees of the Reservation | To support the preservation of natural environment for public enjoinment | $180 |
| Carroll Center for the Blind | To protec the natural and cultural treasures of cedars of lebanon state park and its historic sites | $100 |
| Alzheimers Association | To research alzheimers and other dementia diseases | $100 |
| Brightfocus | To research to explore the root causes and prevention strategies of macular degeneration | $100 |
| American Pancreatic Association | To fund research to cure pacreatic diseases | $88 |
| Cathedral Philoptochos | To support the charitable efforts of the philoptochos society. | $75 |
Officers and trustees
- George Jeas
- Ann Jeas
- Gia Jeas
- Andrew Jeas
Questions people ask
Does Jeas Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jeas Family Charitable Trust give?
$50,077 in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Jeas Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists George Jeas (Trustee), Ann Jeas (Trustee), Gia Jeas (Trustee) and Andrew Jeas (Trustee).
What does Jeas Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, health and faith communities.