Jems Legacy
Jems Legacy is a private foundation, based in Prescott, AZ. IRS filing data is available for 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $14K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 3 grants totaling $6K.
Jems Legacy at a glance
In short: Jems Legacy gave $6K across 3 grants in 2023 (avg $2K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $5,510
- Grants made (2023)
- 3
- Average grant
- $1,837
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $13,873
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Jems Legacy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Yavapai Humane Society ($3K). Together the top 3 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Jems Legacy gives
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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
In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yavapai Humane Society Prescott, AZ | Supplies for the Shelter | $3,010 |
| Miss Kitty Cat House Rescue Prescott, AZ | Supplies for the Shelter | $1,500 |
| Fallen Feathers Peoria, AZ | Supplies for the Shelter | $1,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Jems Legacy?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $13,873 | $25,727 | $11,854 | $5,510 | 3 | $11,854 | $101 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jems Legacy reported a distributable amount of $101 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jems Legacy is led by Kristine Wilder, President on the 2023 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Kristine Wilder
President
New on the 2023 filing
No compensation reported
Brandi Ehnes-Wilder
Vice President
New on the 2023 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023. "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 Jems Legacy
How much does Jems Legacy give each year?
Jems Legacy gave $6K across 3 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Jems Legacy's typical grant size?
Jems Legacy's median grant in 2023 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,837, across 3 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jems Legacy give grants?
Jems Legacy gives mostly in Arizona: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Prescott, AZ (2 grants).
Does Jems Legacy give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Jems Legacy's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Supplies for the Shelter" (3 grants).
How large is Jems Legacy?
Jems Legacy reported $14K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $101 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Jems Legacy's EIN?
Jems Legacy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2855528. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2023
Other open foundation grants in Arizona
Arizona Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Jems Legacy's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common
Charlotte M Foukal Charitable Trust
Chicago, IL
Assets
$634K
Grants
1
Total Given
$21K
Dutch Bros Foundation
Grants Pass, OR
The Dutch Bros Foundation funds youth, health, local community needs, and social-impact initiatives connected to coffee-origin countries, with awards generally focused on states where Dutch Bros operates. Its 2024 grants ranged from $75,129 to $2.5 million; it does not accept unsolicited requests, and applications are by invitation only.
Assets
$15.1M
Grants
2
Total Given
$2.6M
Lundstrom Family Foundation
Golden, CO
Assets
$2.1M
Grants
2
Total Given
$135K
Rockwell C Webb Foundation
Prescott, AZ
The foundation supports a varied mix of causes, including heritage, public safety, health, religious activity, and animal welfare, primarily in Arizona, with some giving in Florida. In 2025, it made 10 grants totaling $172,500, ranging from $2,500 to $52,000, with a median grant of $14,500. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.0M
Grants
10
Total Given
$173K
The Baskin Foundation Inc
Pittsburgh, PA
The Baskin Foundation supports charitable organizations, with recent grants benefiting education, community development, and emergency services. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,000 to $661,600, with a median of $27,500, and went mainly to organizations in Pennsylvania, Arizona, and Kentucky. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$31.9M
Grants
12
Total Given
$1.6M
RDH Foundation
Irvine, CA
The foundation supports organizations addressing homelessness, food needs, education, legal and civil-liberties issues, and other community needs, with 2025 grants ranging from $500 to $40,000 (median $4,000). Its giving was concentrated in Arizona, Colorado, and California, with smaller amounts in Oregon and Michigan. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.6M
Grants
24
Total Given
$135K
More similar funders
More Funders in Arizona
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Jems Legacy's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Jems Legacy down — hundreds of funders to go?