Jampart Charitable Trust
Jampart Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. It makes charitable contributions to preselected organizations and reported 35 grants totaling $3,500,000 in 2024.
Jampart Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Jampart Charitable Trust gave $3.5M across 35 grants in 2024 (avg $100K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,500,000
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 35
- +9.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $100,000
- +0.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $80,407,331
- +12.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (23% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Jampart Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Trust makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Tpi 75 Arlington Street 710, Boston, MA 02116
Phone: (617) 338-2590
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jampart Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pa Alliance Foundation ($436K). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
108 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 37 grants of 108 (34%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to organizations in Pennsylvania (23%), Maryland (13%), Massachusetts (12%), Michigan (9%), and California (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Jampart Charitable Trust gives
- 49% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 210% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 95% 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 (2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2021) to $3.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 35 grants totaling $3.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pa Alliance Foundation Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $436,000 |
| Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $300,000 |
| Freedom Reads Hamden, CT | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Michigan Civic Education Fund Madison Heights, MI | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Carbon Leadership Forum Santa Fe, NM | Charitable | $155,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corp New York, NY | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Asian Americans Advancing Justice Atlanta Norcross, GA | Charitable | $135,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Washington, DC | Charitable | $125,000 |
| The Boston Foundation Boston, MA | Charitable | $110,000 |
| Goucher College Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $105,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $80,407,331 | $5,718,396 | $3,772,432 | $3,500,000 | 35 | $3,650,852 | $5,671,816 | $3,843,791 |
| 2023 | $71,704,901 | $1,221,174 | $3,360,987 | $3,181,000 | 32 | $3,322,213 | $1,187,400 | $3,419,387 |
| 2022 | $66,621,845 | $263,106 | $2,260,415 | $2,084,900 | 17 | $2,206,541 | $219,232 | $3,329,022 |
| 2021 | $68,855,675 | $200,233 | $1,262,346 | $1,130,500 | 20 | $1,201,535 | $182,088 | $3,193,878 |
| 2020 | $57,219,487 | $47,947,632 | $1,221,658 | $1,200,000 | 4 | — | $212,217 | $1,386,014 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jampart Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $3.8M for 2024 — 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 formal mission statement for the Trust is provided. Its 2024 grantees describe a range of activities: PA Alliance Foundation works on civic engagement and democracy advancement in Pennsylvania; Michigan Civic Education Fund supports nonpartisan efforts including government accountability and civic participation; and Tides Foundation describes its work as advancing equity by shifting resources and power to communities historically denied both.
Other grantees describe work in community development, education, and the environment. Local Initiatives Support Corporation works with residents and partners to build resilient and inclusive communities, Goucher College provides a liberal arts education, and New England Grassroots Environment Fund supports grassroots environmental work and local civic engagement.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Trust made 35 grants totaling $3,500,000. Grant amounts ranged from $15,000 to $436,000, with a median of $75,000. Its largest reported grants included PA Alliance Foundation ($436,000), Tides Foundation ($300,000), Freedom Reads ($250,000), Michigan Civic Education Fund ($200,000), and Carbon Leadership Forum ($155,000). Other notable recipients included Local Initiatives Support Corporation ($150,000), Asian Americans Advancing Justice Atlanta ($135,000), Amalgamated Charitable Foundation ($125,000), The Boston Foundation ($110,000), Goucher College ($105,000), and Spotlight PA ($100,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists the following trustees: Robert E Kass, James E Kass, Nancy E Kass, Anne Hecht, Jonathan Hecht, Thomas D Hecht, Peter M Hecht, and Robert M Hecht.
Jampart Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 8 officers; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anne Hecht
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James E. Kass
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Hecht
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy E. Kass
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter M. Hecht
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert E. Kass
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert M. Hecht
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas D. Hecht
Trustee
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 Jampart Charitable Trust
How much does Jampart Charitable Trust give each year?
Jampart Charitable Trust gave $3.5M across 35 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.2M across 32 grants.
What is Jampart Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Jampart Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $75,000, and its average grant was $100,000, across 35 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jampart Charitable Trust give grants?
Jampart Charitable Trust's top state is Pennsylvania, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (13%) and Massachusetts (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (6 grants), Pittsburgh, PA (4 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Jampart Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 35 grants with a stated purpose on Jampart Charitable Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (35 grants).
Who are Jampart Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Jampart Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Pa Alliance Foundation ($436,000), Tides Foundation ($300,000) and Freedom Reads ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jampart Charitable Trust?
Jampart Charitable Trust reported $80.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.8M (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 Jampart Charitable Trust fund?
No formal mission statement for the Trust is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jampart Charitable Trust?
The Trust 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 Jampart Charitable Trust's EIN?
Jampart Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7009635. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jampart Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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