Jem Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Jem Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Erie, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $600,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $250,000 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$600,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$250,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$26.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.0 million the year before.
0% 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 | $1.0 million | 4 | $23.8 million |
| 2024 | $600,000 | 3 | $26.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jem Charitable Foundation 3910 Caughey Road Suite 210, Erie, PA 16506 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (814) 459-1445 |
| What to submit | Written request |
| Deadlines | No deadline |
| Restrictions | Award only to public charities |
What Jem Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $600,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cathedral Preparatory School | Scholarships | $250,000 |
| Gannon University | Scholarships | $250,000 |
| St Peter Cathedral Church | For property and plant | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ernie Disantis
- John Stefanik
- Michael J Lubowicki
- John Paganie
Questions people ask
Does Jem Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadline.
How much does Jem Charitable Foundation give?
$600,000 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $250,000.
Who runs Jem Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ernie Disantis (Vice President), John Stefanik (Director), Michael J Lubowicki (President) and John Paganie (Secretary).
What does Jem Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.