JDSM Family Foundation Inc
JDSM Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Saratoga Springs, New York. Its 2025 filing describes its charitable activity as contributions to support tax-exempt public charities under section 501(c)(3).
JDSM Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: JDSM Family Foundation Inc gave $42K across 16 grants in 2026 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. 19% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $42,458
- +65.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 16
- -5.9% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,654
- +75.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,750
- Total assets
- $92,629
- -5.6% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (3 of 16, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (68% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to JDSM Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Jack Cohen 53 Cliffside Dr, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Phone: (516) 650-7353
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who JDSM Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Captain Community Human Services ($7K). Together the top 10 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 78 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2026, 68% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 13% to Maryland, 7% to Illinois, 6% to Tennessee, and 2% to Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is JDSM Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 3 of 16 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $667; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $3K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2025) to $54K (2021). In 2026 it made 16 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Captain Community Human Services Clifton Park, NY | General Support | $6,800 |
| American Cancer Society Hagerstown, MD | General Support | $5,658 |
| John Theissen Children's Fndn Wantagh, NY | General Support | $5,500 |
| Saratoga Performing Arts Center Saratoga Springs, NY | General Support | $4,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Ketttering New York, NY | General Purpose | $4,000 |
| Franklin Community Center Saratoga Springs, NY | General Support | $4,000 |
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | General Support | $3,000 |
| Equine Advocates Chathman, NY | General Support | $2,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Memphis, TN | General Support | $1,500 |
| Backstretch Employee Service Team Elmont, NY | General Purposes | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $92,629 | $38,301 | $43,824 | $42,458 | 16 | $42,458 | $13,361 |
| 2025 | $98,152 | $33,131 | $26,947 | $25,650 | 17 | $25,650 | $8,359 |
| 2024 | $91,968 | $8,764 | $33,957 | $33,858 | 17 | $33,858 | $8,764 |
| 2023 | $117,161 | $32,295 | $31,297 | $31,121 | 14 | $31,121 | $7,148 |
| 2022 | $116,163 | $53,751 | $47,900 | $47,900 | 14 | $47,900 | $8,683 |
| 2021 | $110,312 | $47,669 | $54,906 | $53,850 | 15 | — | $12,691 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its activity as supporting 501(c)(3) public charities; it does not state a separate mission. Its grants include support for organizations whose own missions include meeting community needs, presenting performing arts, expanding access to food, rescuing and protecting equines, and advancing pediatric disease research and treatment.
For example, Franklin Community Center says its mission is to provide support, services, and resources to ensure core needs are met in its community. Feeding America describes its mission as ensuring equitable access to nutritious food. Equine Advocates says it works to rescue and protect equines and prevent their abuse.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $42,458. Grants ranged from $500 to $6,800, with a median grant of $1,750. The stated purposes for many of the largest grants were general support or general purposes.
Among its 2026 grants, the foundation gave $6,800 to CAPTAIN COMMUNITY HUMAN SERVICES, $5,658 to AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, $5,500 to JOHN THEISSEN CHILDREN'S FNDN, and $4,000 each to SARATOGA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTTERING, and FRANKLIN COMMUNITY CENTER. It also gave $3,000 to Feeding America, $2,000 to Equine Advocates, and $1,500 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Other reported recipients included Remote Area Medical, Island Harvest, and Centurion Ministries, each receiving $1,000, $1,000, and $500, respectively.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists JACK COHEN as president and director, and DALE COHEN as secretary and director.
JDSM Family Foundation Inc is led by Jack Cohen, President & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Jack Cohen
President & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dale Cohen
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 JDSM Family Foundation Inc
How much does JDSM Family Foundation Inc give each year?
JDSM Family Foundation Inc gave $42K across 16 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $26K across 17 grants.
What is JDSM Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
JDSM Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $1,750, and its average grant was $2,654, across 16 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from JDSM Family Foundation Inc that year got $667 on average.
Where does JDSM Family Foundation Inc give grants?
JDSM Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (13%) and Illinois (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Saratoga Springs, NY (2 grants).
Does JDSM Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of JDSM Family Foundation Inc's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are JDSM Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
JDSM Family Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Captain Community Human Services ($6,800), American Cancer Society ($5,658) and John Theissen Children's Fndn ($5,500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is JDSM Family Foundation Inc?
JDSM Family Foundation Inc reported $93K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $38K.
What does JDSM Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its activity as supporting 501(c)(3) public charities; it does not state a separate mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from JDSM Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is JDSM Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
JDSM Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3523343. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does JDSM Family Foundation Inc 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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