Jams Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jams Family Foundation is a private foundation in Salt Lake City, Utah. In tax year 2025 it gave $316,382 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $43,191 and the largest $160,000. 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$316,382
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$43,191
- Largest grant$160,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $115,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $325,000 | 7 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $115,000 | 1 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $316,382 | 6 | $0 |
How to apply
Jams Family 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 Jams Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 4 | $296,382 |
| Virginia | 2 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Humanitarian Fund Church of Jesus Christ | To help organization fulfill its purpose | $160,000 |
| BYU Scholarship Fund | To help organization fulfill its purpose | $50,000 |
| Brigham Young University | To help organization fulfill its purpose | $50,000 |
| Pachyonychia Congenita Fund | To help organization fulfill its purpose | $36,382 |
| Food Allergy Research & Education | To help organization fulfill its purpose | $10,000 |
| Treatment Advocacy Center | To help organization fulfill its purpose | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Schwartz
Questions people ask
Does Jams Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jams Family Foundation give?
$316,382 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $43,191.
Who runs Jams Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary Schwartz (President).
What does Jams Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.