JMS Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
JMS Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Braintree, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $167,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$167,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.5 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was down from $182,000 the year before.
18% 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 | $152,200 | 12 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $182,000 | 12 | $3.3 million |
| 2025 | $167,000 | 11 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
JMS Family Foundation 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.
What JMS Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 11 | $167,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beth Israel Milton Hospital | Research | $50,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Research | $25,000 |
| WGBH Beacon Circle | Education | $25,000 |
| Brookline Community Fund | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Home for Little Wanderers | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Rosies Place | Chariitable | $4,000 |
| Brookline Education Foundation | Education | $3,500 |
| Milton Council on Aging | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | Research | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James Sullivan
Questions people ask
Does JMS Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does JMS Family Foundation Inc give?
$167,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs JMS Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists James Sullivan (President).
What does JMS Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, health and education.