Jenmar Foundation
Jenmar Foundation is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it made $5K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $1.
Jenmar Foundation at a glance
- Revenue (2021)
- $1
- -50.0% vs 2020
- Qualifying distributions (2021)
- $4,852
- Expenses (2021)
- $6,137
- -39.5% vs 2020
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Jenmar Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Jenmar Foundation gives
- In 2021 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 2020 it made 5 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Scholastica Pittsburgh, PA | Parish Share & Operating Support | $4,000 |
| Sacred Heart Parish Pittsburgh, PA | Operating Support | $2,500 |
| Locking Arms Men Bridgeville, PA | Operating Support | $2,400 |
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | Undergraduate Education | $1,000 |
| Community Kitchen Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Support | $250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $1 | $6,137 | — | — | $4,852 | $1 | $239 |
| 2020 | $6,136 | $2 | $10,150 | $10,150 | 5 | — | $2 | $414 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jenmar Foundation reported a distributable amount of $239 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jenmar Foundation is led by Martin J Calihan, Director CEO Treasurer since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Martin J Calihan
Director CEO Treasurer
Director CEO Treasurer Secretary → Director CEO Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brenda S Calihan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer G Calihan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Jenmar Foundation
Where does Jenmar Foundation operate?
Jenmar Foundation has awarded grants in California, Pennsylvania.
How much is Jenmar Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Jenmar Foundation reported a distributable amount of $239 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Jenmar Foundation's EIN?
Jenmar Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1560562. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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