Jayden Lamb Memorial Foundation
Jayden Lamb Memorial Foundation is a private foundation based in Midland, Michigan. It supports children fighting cancer and families affected by pediatric cancer, and says its work also assists other children in the community while keeping Jayden Lamb’s spirit alive.
Jayden Lamb Memorial Foundation at a glance
In short: Jayden Lamb Memorial Foundation gave $3K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $334.1), top state Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,341
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- Average grant
- $334
- Median grant
- $327
- Primary geography
- Michigan (28% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Jayden Lamb Memorial Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1083, Midland, MI 48641
Website: https://www.jaydenlamb.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jayden Lamb Memorial Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Nilav Chaudhary ($471). Together the top 10 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 67 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Midland, Michigan. Its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states: Michigan (28%), Colorado (14%), Kansas (11%), Florida (10%), and South Carolina (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Jayden Lamb Memorial Foundation gives
- Giving fell 70% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2023) to $12K (2019). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nilav Chaudhary Denver, CO | Type of Cancer Leukemia Childs Age 6 years | $471 |
| Aella Stevens Wichita, KS | Childs Age 2 Type of Cancer Medulloblastoma | $377 |
| Oliver J Salter Saginaw, MI | Childs Age 3 When was Child Diagnosed with Cancer November 4th 2025Type of Cancer Langerh | $368 |
| Sarah Reece Essexville, MI | Childs Age 14 Type of Cancer Acute Lymphoblastic Lukemia When was Child Diagnosed with Cancer | $360 |
| Madison Torpy Satellite Beach, FL | Type of Cancer Leukemia Childs Age 9 | $331 |
| Gianna Porcelli Mount Pleasant, SC | Childs Age 3 Type of Cancer BCell ALL | $323 |
| Diyaan Patel Elgin, IL | Childs Age 4 Type of Cancer B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic leukemia | $321 |
| Maverick Rose Cabot, AR | Type of Cancer Leukemia Childs Age 7 | $303 |
| Declan Zalewski Lafayette, IN | Childs Age 5 Type of Cancer B-Cell ALL | $264 |
| Mason S Berdecia Midland, MI | Type of Cancer NEUROBLASTOMA Childs Age 4 months | $223 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $13,595 | $7,800 | $3,341 | 10 | — |
| 2024 | — | $4,552 | $12,036 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $38,620 | $15,900 | $7,868 | $2,601 | 9 | — |
| 2022 | $30,544 | $30,560 | $17,522 | $11,064 | 37 | — |
| 2021 | $28,346 | $18,409 | $13,671 | $3,577 | 11 | — |
| 2020 | $24,702 | $12,992 | $11,684 | $4,608 | 17 | — |
| 2019 | $23,394 | $21,349 | $25,629 | $12,478 | 10 | $34 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to assist children and families fighting cancer, support other children in the community, and keep Jayden Lamb’s spirit alive. Its website describes its focus as offering hope and healing to children fighting cancer and support to families who have experienced a loss due to pediatric cancer.
The website says the program provides new, unopened gifts to children fighting pediatric cancer. It describes a verification process for requests: a parent or legal guardian completes a form, and the foundation reviews eligibility before purchasing a gift. The website also invites donations of new toys, clothing, furniture, and other items, and says it hosts or participates in events that use volunteers.
Grantmaking
In its 2025 filing, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $3,341. Grant amounts ranged from $223 to $471, with a median of $327. The listed recipients were individuals, and the filing describes awards for children with cancer.
The 2025 filing lists these grants:
The website’s gift-request process requires a parent or legal guardian to submit a form. The foundation says it reviews the information, may request further verification, and does not share the family’s information without approval. This is a program for gifts to children, not a grant program for outside applicants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists these directors: Thomas Lamb, Jillian Lamb, Tammy Sherman Sherman, Barbara Lamb, and Amber Phillips.
Jayden Lamb Memorial Foundation's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas Lamb
Director
On filings since 2019
25 hrs/week
$1K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Amber Phillips
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Lamb
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tammy Sherman Sherman
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jillian Lamb
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Nicole Lamb (2019–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
Frequently asked questions about Jayden Lamb Memorial Foundation
How much does Jayden Lamb Memorial Foundation give each year?
Jayden Lamb Memorial Foundation gave $3K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Jayden Lamb Memorial Foundation's typical grant size?
Jayden Lamb Memorial Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $327, and its average grant was $334, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jayden Lamb Memorial Foundation give grants?
Jayden Lamb Memorial Foundation's top state is Michigan, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (14%) and Kansas (11%).
Does Jayden Lamb Memorial Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Jayden Lamb Memorial Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Jayden Lamb Memorial Foundation's largest grantees?
Jayden Lamb Memorial Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Nilav Chaudhary ($471), Aella Stevens ($377) and Oliver J Salter ($368), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does Jayden Lamb Memorial Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to assist children and families fighting cancer, support other children in the community, and keep Jayden Lamb’s spirit alive. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jayden Lamb Memorial Foundation?
Jayden Lamb Memorial Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check jaydenlamb.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Jayden Lamb Memorial Foundation's EIN?
Jayden Lamb Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1889688. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 19, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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