J M a Foundation Inc
J M A Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2025 recipients included a synagogue, a university, health organizations, and environmental organizations.
J M a Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: J M a Foundation Inc gave $35K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. 12% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $35,360
- -2.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- -13.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,360
- +12.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $581,233
- -1.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (3 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (52% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to J M a Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 888 Park Ave 9C, New York, NY 10075-0282
Phone: (917) 455-0001
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who J M a Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Central Synagogue ($7K). Together the top 10 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
141 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 141 grants of 141 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, New York recipients received 52% of grant dollars, followed by recipients in Washington, DC (11%), Maryland (10%), Minnesota (6%), and Florida (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is J M a Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 26 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 85% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 87% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2025) to $40K (2022). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Synagogue New York, NY | Charitable Donation | $7,000 |
| Colgate University Hamilton, NY | Charitable Contribution | $2,500 |
| Environmental Defense Washington, DC | Charitable Donation | $2,000 |
| John Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute Baltimore, MD | Charitable Donation | $2,000 |
| National Ataxia Foundation Minneapolis, MN | Charitable Donation | $2,000 |
| Ballenisles Charitable Foundation Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Charitable Donation | $2,000 |
| OsteoporosisFoundation Chicago, IL | Charitable donation | $2,000 |
| East Hampton Health Care Foundation East Hampton, NY | Charitable Contribution | $1,500 |
| Carbon Fund World Fund Washington, DC | Charitable Donation | $1,500 |
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | Charitable Donation | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $581,233 | $24,886 | $36,257 | $35,360 | 26 | $35,360 | $23,989 | $40,514 |
| 2024 | $590,552 | $58,077 | $37,224 | $36,330 | 30 | $36,330 | $25,163 | $36,294 |
| 2023 | $574,162 | $29,127 | $38,213 | $37,110 | 27 | $37,110 | $24,447 | $34,079 |
| 2022 | $594,663 | $54,379 | $40,800 | $39,720 | 27 | $39,720 | $53,299 | $36,096 |
| 2021 | $583,360 | $77,953 | $37,270 | $37,000 | 31 | — | $77,683 | $37,446 |
| 2020 | $537,185 | $13,744 | $37,170 | $36,790 | 32 | — | $13,364 | $33,656 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J M a Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $41K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants show support for organizations working in areas including health, education, environmental causes, and religious and community life. For example, the National Ataxia Foundation says its mission is to advance treatments and a cure while improving the lives of people living with ataxia. The American Heart Association describes its mission as working toward longer, healthier lives. The American Cancer Society says it works to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support. The American Kidney Fund says it fights kidney disease and helps people live healthier lives. Share The Harvest says it works to increase access to freshly grown produce and cultivate a healthier, more connected community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $35,360. Grant amounts ranged from $360 to $7,000, with a median of $1,000. Larger grants included $7,000 to Central Synagogue, $2,500 to Colgate University, and $2,000 each to Environmental Defense, John Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute, the National Ataxia Foundation, Ballenisles Charitable Foundation, and OsteoporosisFoundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jane Saltoun as President and Director and Munir Saltoun as Treasurer and Director.
J M a Foundation Inc is led by Jane Saltoun, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jane Saltoun
President & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Munir Saltoun
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about J M a Foundation Inc
How much does J M a Foundation Inc give each year?
J M a Foundation Inc gave $35K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $36K across 30 grants.
What is J M a Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
J M a Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,360, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from J M a Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does J M a Foundation Inc give grants?
J M a Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (11%) and Maryland (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants), Baltimore, MD (2 grants) and East Hampton, NY (2 grants).
Does J M a Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on J M a Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation" (23 grants).
Who are J M a Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
J M a Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Central Synagogue ($7,000), Colgate University ($2,500) and Environmental Defense ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is J M a Foundation Inc?
J M a Foundation Inc reported $581K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $35K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does J M a Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants show support for organizations working in areas including health, education, environmental causes, and religious and community life. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from J M a Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is J M a Foundation Inc's EIN?
J M a Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3743913. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does J M a Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 1, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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