JDSM Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
JDSM Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Saratoga Springs, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $42,458 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $1,750 and the largest $6,800. 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$42,458
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$1,750
- Largest grant$6,800
- Assets$88,997
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was up from $25,650 the year before.
42% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $33,858 | 17 | $102,527 |
| 2024 | $25,650 | 17 | $109,221 |
| 2025 | $42,458 | 16 | $88,997 |
How to apply
JDSM 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 JDSM Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $28,800 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,658 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $2,500 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $1,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Captain Community Human Services | General support | $6,800 |
| American Cancer Society | General support | $5,658 |
| John Theissen Children's Fndn | General support | $5,500 |
| Saratoga Performing Arts Center | General support | $4,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Ketttering | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Franklin Community Center | General support | $4,000 |
| Individual | General support | $3,000 |
| Individual | General support | $2,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | General support | $1,500 |
| Backstretch Employee Service Team | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Individual | General support | $1,000 |
| Individual | Gerneral support | $1,000 |
| Remote Area Medical | General support | $1,000 |
| Covenant House | General support | $500 |
| Centurion Ministries | General support | $500 |
| Thoroughbred Education Research | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jack Cohen
- Dale Cohen
Questions people ask
Does JDSM Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does JDSM Family Foundation Inc give?
$42,458 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $1,750.
Who runs JDSM Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Jack Cohen (Pres/Director) and Dale Cohen (Sec/Director).
What does JDSM Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and science and research.