Jamjomar Cares Foundation
Jamjomar Cares Foundation is a private foundation, based in Detroit, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $98 in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $20K.
Jamjomar Cares Foundation at a glance
In short: Jamjomar Cares Foundation gave $20K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $19,750
- +58.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,938
- -21.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $98
- -75.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Jamjomar Cares Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Charles H Wright Museum ($13K). Together the top 3 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Jamjomar Cares Foundation gives
- Giving grew 154% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2021) to $35K (2022). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charles H Wright Museum Detroit, MI | Donation | $13,250 |
| Black Family Development Detroit, MI | Donation | $2,500 |
| Various 501(C)(3) Organizations Detroit, MI | Assistance for the Needy | $2,000 |
| Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Little Rock, AR | Donation | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $98 | $19,810 | $20,110 | $19,750 | 4 | $19,750 |
| 2023 | $398 | $11,700 | $13,282 | $12,500 | 2 | $12,500 |
| 2022 | $1,980 | $27,709 | $36,797 | $34,500 | 7 | $34,500 |
| 2021 | $11,068 | $19,015 | $8,338 | $7,775 | 1 | $7,775 |
| 2020 | $391 | $10,617 | $11,328 | $9,700 | 1 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jamjomar Cares Foundation is led by James Thrower, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Thrower
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joni M. Thrower
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marla D. Thrower
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Jamjomar Cares Foundation
How much does Jamjomar Cares Foundation give each year?
Jamjomar Cares Foundation gave $20K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $13K across 2 grants.
What is Jamjomar Cares Foundation's typical grant size?
Jamjomar Cares Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,250, and its average grant was $4,938, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jamjomar Cares Foundation give grants?
Jamjomar Cares Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arkansas (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (3 grants).
Does Jamjomar Cares Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Jamjomar Cares Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (3 grants).
How large is Jamjomar Cares Foundation?
Jamjomar Cares Foundation reported $98 in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $20K.
What is Jamjomar Cares Foundation's EIN?
Jamjomar Cares Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3892625. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Jamjomar Cares Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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