Jemys Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jemys Foundation is a private foundation in Monsey, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $252,429 in 95 grants; the typical grant was $200 and the largest $52,200. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$252,429
- Number of grants95
- Typical grant$200
- Largest grant$52,200
- Assets$648,900
- New grantees49%
Giving in 2024 was up from $197,587 the year before.
49% of its 2024 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 | $197,587 | 100 | $632,505 |
| 2024 | $252,429 | 95 | $648,900 |
How to apply
Jemys 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 Jemys Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York. It also paid $3,132 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 72 | $215,863 |
| New Jersey | 14 | $32,138 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $360 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $203 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $136 |
| Ohio | 1 | $72 |
| California | 1 | $25 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva of Greater Monsey | Education | $52,200 |
| Mesifta Beth Shraga | Educational | $26,316 |
| Ner Gavriel | Education | $24,400 |
| Yeshiva Torah Vodaath | Educational | $19,900 |
| Individual | Charitable | $19,313 |
| Bais Yaakov Elementary | Education | $14,100 |
| Pe'er Bais Yaakov | Education | $12,150 |
| Bais Yaakov Drav Meir | Educational | $11,600 |
| Cong Tiferes Avrohom | Education | $10,680 |
| Yeshiva Bais Mikroh | Education | $7,100 |
| Ramapo Cheder | Educational | $6,500 |
| Cong Tiferes Yosef Meir | Education | $4,600 |
| Cong Ohaiv Yisroel | Education | $4,200 |
| American Friends Of Yad Eliezer | Charitable | $3,636 |
| Central Fund of Israel | Charitable | $3,311 |
| Beit Knesses Jerusalem | Educational | $3,132 |
| Yshiva Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch | Education | $2,580 |
| Friends of Nahal Hareidi | Educational | $1,890 |
| Cong Chasidei Bobov Monsey | Educational | $1,460 |
| Chesed 247 | Charitable | $1,446 |
| American Friends of Mercaz Harav | Educational | $1,440 |
| Cong Derech Emes | Education | $1,200 |
| Yeshiva Birchas Chaim | Education | $1,100 |
| Cong Fryzak Beis Mint | Educational | $1,100 |
| Chasdei Lev | Charitable | $1,037 |
| American Friends of Yeshivas Mir | Education | $1,000 |
| Colel Chabad | Education | $960 |
| Friends of Asor Fund | Charitable | $920 |
| Chesed Fund | Charitable | $910 |
| Young Israel Jamaica | Educational | $900 |
| Mesivta Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Berlin | Education | $720 |
| Kaj of Monsey | Educational | $675 |
| Tomche Shabbos | charitable | $500 |
| American Friends of Darchei Rochel | Education | $500 |
| American Friends of Irgun Tomchei Torah | Education | $500 |
| Yeshiva Lev Simcha | Education | $500 |
| Lev with Love Inc | Medical | $500 |
| Derech Emunah | Educational | $500 |
| American Friends of Laniado Hospital | Medical | $480 |
| American Friends of Jerusalem College | Educational | $380 |
Officers and trustees
- Elliot D Mayer
- Andrew J Mayer
- Marc J Mayer
Questions people ask
Does Jemys Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jemys Foundation give?
$252,429 in tax year 2024, across 95 grants, with a typical grant of $200.
Who runs Jemys Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Elliot D Mayer (President), Andrew J Mayer (Treasurer) and Marc J Mayer (Vice President).
What does Jemys Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.