Jamjomar Cares Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Detroit, MI EIN: 82-3892625

Jamjomar Cares Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, 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.

Key facts about Jamjomar Cares Foundation

In short: Jamjomar Cares Foundation gave $20K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
82-3892625
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$19,750
Grants made (2024)
4
Average grant
$4,938
Median grant
$2,250
Total assets
$98
Primary geography
Michigan (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$98

-75.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$20K

+58.0% YoY

Grant Count

4

+100.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

-21.0% YoY

How Jamjomar Cares Foundation gives

  • Giving grew 154% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of all 4 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

DetroitChicagoLittle Rock

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K$40K1 grants20201 grants20217 grants20222 grants20234 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2024

Charles H Wright Museum: $13KCharles H Wright Museum$13KBlack Family Development: $3KBlack Family Development$3KVarious 501(C)(3) Organizations: $2KVarious 501(C)(3)Organizations$2KArkansas Black Hall of Fame: $2KArkansas Black Hall of Fame$2K

Grant Size Distribution

15 grants across all recorded years

15<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
CHARLES H WRIGHT MUSEUM Detroit, MIDONATION$13,250
BLACK FAMILY DEVELOPMENT Detroit, MIDONATION$2,500
VARIOUS 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS Detroit, MIASSISTANCE FOR THE NEEDY$2,000
ARKANSAS BLACK HALL OF FAME Little Rock, ARDONATION$2,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$20K$40K$60K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$98$398$1,980
Revenue$19,810$11,700$27,709
Expenses$20,110$13,282$36,797
Qualifying Distributions$19,750$12,500$34,500
Net Investment Income———
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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?

Jamjomar Cares Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Detroit, MI. It holds $98 in total assets as of 2024.

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.

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