Jemys Foundation
Jemys Foundation is a private foundation based in Monsey, New York. It supports educational, medical, and charitable organizations; in 2024, the foundation stated that it distributed more than $230,000 to over 40 such organizations.
Jemys Foundation at a glance
In short: Jemys Foundation gave $252K across 95 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. 47% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $252,429
- +27.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 95
- -5.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,657
- +34.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200
- Total assets
- $648,900
- +2.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (44 of 94, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jemys Foundation
- 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: 7 Crestview Terrace, Monsey, NY 10952
Phone: (845) 641-4808
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jemys Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Yeshiva of Greater Monsey ($52K). Together the top 10 received $198K.
Grant Size Distribution
237 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 236 grants of 237 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 13% to recipients in New Jersey. The remaining 1% was listed with an unidentified recipient state; Florida and New Hampshire each accounted for 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 95 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jemys Foundation open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 44 of 94 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $513; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $103 first-time, $588 repeat.
- 51% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2022) to $252K (2024). In 2024 it made 95 grants totaling $252K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva of Greater Monsey Spring Valley, NY | Education | $52,200 |
| Mesifta Beth Shraga Monsey, NY | Educational | $26,316 |
| Ner Gavriel Toms River, NJ | Education | $24,400 |
| Yeshiva Torah Vodaath Brooklyn, NY | Educational | $19,900 |
| Assistance to indigent families Monsey, NY | Charitable | $19,313 |
| Bais Yaakov Elementary Monsey, NY | Education | $14,100 |
| Pe'er Bais Yaakov Monsey, NY | Education | $12,150 |
| Bais Yaakov Drav Meir Brooklyn, NY | Educational | $11,600 |
| Cong Tiferes Avrohom Brooklyn, NY | Education | $10,680 |
| Yeshiva Bais Mikroh Monsey, NY | Education | $7,100 |
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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 | $648,900 | $306,543 | $290,503 | $252,429 | 95 | $287,193 | $224 | $6,014 |
| 2023 | $632,505 | $328,650 | $295,374 | $197,587 | 100 | $190,376 | $15,002 | $35,002 |
| 2022 | $599,229 | $668,754 | $69,645 | $45,056 | 42 | $45,056 | — | $26,137 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jemys Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K 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
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its giving as supporting educational, medical, and charitable organizations. Its grants included support for schools and yeshivas, as well as assistance to indigent families.
Among its 2024 recipients, Central Fund of Israel describes its mission as enabling donations to reach charities in Israel. Lev with Love says it provides weekend respite for families with a member with special needs by arranging volunteers and events for that population. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Jemys Foundation reported 95 grants totaling $252,429. Grant amounts ranged from $18 to $52,200, with a median of $200.
The largest reported grants included $52,200 to Yeshiva of Greater Monsey for education, $26,316 to Mesifta Beth Shraga for educational purposes, $24,400 to Ner Gavriel for education, and $19,900 to Yeshiva Torah Vodaath for educational purposes. The foundation also gave $19,313 for assistance to indigent families.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Elliot D Mayer as President, Andrew J Mayer as Treasurer, and Marc J Mayer as Vice President.
Jemys Foundation is led by Elliot D Mayer, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elliot D Mayer
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew J Mayer
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marc J Mayer
Vice President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Esther Mayer (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Miriam A Teitelbaum (2020) — Treasurer
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 Jemys Foundation
How much does Jemys Foundation give each year?
Jemys Foundation gave $252K across 95 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $198K across 100 grants.
What is Jemys Foundation's typical grant size?
Jemys Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $200, and its average grant was $2,657, across 95 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jemys Foundation that year got $513 on average.
Where does Jemys Foundation give grants?
Jemys Foundation gives mostly in New York: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (27 grants), Monsey, NY (17 grants), Lakewood, NJ (10 grants) and New York, NY (8 grants).
Does Jemys Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 95 grants with a stated purpose on Jemys Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (36 grants), "Charitable" (28 grants) and "Education" (24 grants).
Who are Jemys Foundation's largest grantees?
Jemys Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Yeshiva of Greater Monsey ($52,200), Mesifta Beth Shraga ($26,316) and Ner Gavriel ($24,400), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jemys Foundation?
Jemys Foundation reported $649K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $287K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jemys Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its giving as supporting educational, medical, and charitable organizations. Its grants included support for schools and yeshivas, as well as assistance to indigent families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jemys Foundation?
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 Jemys Foundation's EIN?
Jemys Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3571086. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jemys Foundation 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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Grantable. (2026). Jemys Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jemys-foundation-morg_5d6ff3ad921242ec987dc8743ac495db
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