The JMG Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The JMG Foundation is a private foundation in East Rutherford, New Jersey. In tax year 2023 it gave $3.0 million in 209 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $461,775. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$3.0 million
- Number of grants209
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$461,775
- Assets-$3,447
How to apply
The JMG 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 JMG Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New York. It also paid $204,300 in 5 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 105 | $1.6 million |
| California | 30 | $829,240 |
| New Jersey | 44 | $221,800 |
| Maryland | 9 | $107,320 |
| Illinois | 2 | $22,500 |
| Florida | 4 | $16,787 |
| Minnesota | 4 | $16,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $1,900 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cong Torah Shlaima Inc | Educational and religious activities | $461,775 |
| Torah Center for Higher Rabbinical Studies | Educational and religious activities | $260,000 |
| Yeshiva Ohavei Torah | Educational and religious activities | $220,000 |
| Darchei Israel | Educational and religious activities | $195,300 |
| Torat Hayim Hebrew Academy | Educational and religious activities | $145,000 |
| Sephardic Heritage Center | Educational and religious activities | $100,000 |
| Kollel International Inc | Educational and religious activities | $91,250 |
| Community Spa Mikveh | Educational and religious activities | $80,000 |
| Bnei Yerushlayim | Educational and religious activities | $75,000 |
| Yrsrh | Educational and religious activities | $65,000 |
| Divrei Chizuk | Educational and religious activities | $57,950 |
| Gesher Inc | Educational and religious activities | $57,000 |
| Cong Ateres Tzvi | Educational and religious activities | $55,000 |
| Netan Eli Hebrew Academy | Educational and religious activities | $51,000 |
| Yeshiva Ohr Chanoch | Educational and religious activities | $41,500 |
| Kol Torah Center | Educational and religious activities | $40,500 |
| Join | Educational and religious activities | $40,000 |
| Zichron Menachem | Educational and religious activites | $36,050 |
| The LIGHT House | Educational and religious activities | $36,000 |
| Money Halacha Inc | Educational and religious activities | $34,880 |
| Ben Ish Chai | Educational and religious activities | $33,800 |
| Ohr Hamizrach Sephardic Center | Educational and religious activities | $30,000 |
| Pardes | Educational and religious activities | $29,000 |
| Yeshiva University | Educational and religious activites | $27,000 |
| Cong Beth Mordechai | Educational and religious activities | $26,000 |
| Denan Family Foundation | Educational and religious activities | $25,233 |
| Congregation Bais Shalom | Educational and religious activities | $25,000 |
| Yachad Kollel | Educational and religious activities | $23,600 |
| Yeshiva Bais Mikroh | Educational and religious activities | $23,000 |
| Cong Bais Shalom | Educational and religious activities | $22,600 |
| BMG Student Aid Fund | Educational and religious activities | $22,000 |
| Ner Israel Rabbincal College | Educational and religious activities | $22,000 |
| Rachem NaChesed of Lakewood | Educational and religious activities | $21,600 |
| Chaim Tovim Outreach | Educational and religious activities | $21,500 |
| Torah Institute of Los Angeles | Educational and religious activites | $21,000 |
| Bais Yaakov Machon Ora | Educational and religious activities | $18,000 |
| GetMatched | Educational and religious activities | $18,000 |
| Valley Community Kollel | Educational and religious activites | $18,000 |
| Yad Beyad | Educational and religious activites | $16,500 |
| Cheder Eitz Chaim | Educational and religious activities | $16,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Zev Fried
Questions people ask
Does The JMG Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The JMG Foundation give?
$3.0 million in tax year 2023, across 209 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The JMG Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Zev Fried (0).
What does The JMG Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and international.