JMS Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
JMS Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $698,500 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $11,000 and the largest $110,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$698,500
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$11,000
- Largest grant$110,000
- Assets$16.6 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2024 was up from $666,000 the year before.
7% 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 | $666,000 | 32 | $14.3 million |
| 2024 | $698,500 | 30 | $16.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | JMS Charitable Foundation 600 Mason Ridge Center Drive, St Louis, MO 63141 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (314) 514-8881 |
| What to submit | Applications for grants to the jms charitable foundation will be accepted for consideration regardless of their format. Applications for scholarships will be provided upon request. |
| Deadlines | None at this time. |
| Restrictions | Applications for educational grants or scholarships are limited to united states citizens who are high school graduates or have completed the requirements of the equivalency diploma known as g.e.d. All other requests for charitable purposes have no resrictions. |
What JMS Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 18 | $530,500 |
| Florida | 3 | $70,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $45,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 2 | $15,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $12,000 |
| California | 1 | $3,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri State University | Scholarships | $110,000 |
| University of Missouri - St Louis | Scholarships | $110,000 |
| St Louis Community Foundation | Providing support for the community | $108,000 |
| Ocean Reef Chapel Foundation | Religious purposes | $40,000 |
| American Red Cross | Provide emergency assistance | $30,000 |
| Florida Keys Children's Shelter | Helping children and families get back on track | $25,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation | Providing support for military & veteran families | $20,000 |
| Midwest Section Pga Foundation | Youth golf | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Providing females with reproductive healthcare | $20,000 |
| St Louis Zoo | Providing support for animals | $20,000 |
| STL Youth Jobs | To prepare diverse youth for employment and find jobs | $20,000 |
| The College School | Educate children | $17,500 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | Granting wishes for sick children | $15,000 |
| Veterans Community Project | Veteran assistance | $15,000 |
| Leawood Presbyterian Church Food Pantry | Feeding families in need | $12,000 |
| Answering the Call 911 | Support first responders | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Emergency care to people in crises | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of Missouri | Providing support for animals | $10,000 |
| Longmeadow Rescue Ranch | Providing support for animals | $10,000 |
| NPR St Louis | Providing support for local radio stations | $10,000 |
| Stray Rescue | Caring for and nurturing abandoned and neglected animals | $10,000 |
| Truman Men's Soccer Foundation | Supporting the university's soccer team | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Providing relief and support to the community in emergency crises | $10,000 |
| The Purple Leash Project | Providing support for animals | $10,000 |
| Florida Keys SPCA | Serve the homeless and community animals | $5,000 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | Provide guide dogs to people with vision loss | $5,000 |
| Lupus Foundation of America | Providing research and support for those with lupus | $5,000 |
| St Andrews | Support low-income seniors | $5,000 |
| Pierre's Birthday Fund | Program for hospitalized children | $3,000 |
| The River Ellis Foundation | People in need | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marie D Jacobs
- Joni Smith
Questions people ask
Does JMS Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: None at this time..
How much does JMS Charitable Foundation give?
$698,500 in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $11,000.
Who runs JMS Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Marie D Jacobs (Co-Trustee) and Joni Smith (Co-Trustee).
What does JMS Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and human services.