JFM Foundation
JFM Foundation is a private foundation, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $438K. Net investment income was $1.5M.
JFM Foundation at a glance
In short: JFM Foundation gave $438K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $219K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $437,515
- +3365400.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $218,758
- +1682650.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $218,758
- Total assets
- $6,971,654
- +16.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who JFM Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Denver Art Museum ($438K). Together the top 2 received $438K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 10 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How JFM Foundation gives
- Giving grew 3365400% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 161% of 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13 (2021) to $438K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $438K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Art Museum Denver, CO | General Support | $437,500 |
| From Pass-Through Denver, CO | General Support | $15 |
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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 | $6,971,654 | $1,506,880 | $503,976 | $437,515 | 2 | $443,674 | $1,471,717 | $276,319 |
| 2023 | $5,969,891 | $580,066 | $44,997 | $13 | 1 | $4,469 | $546,167 | $262,972 |
| 2022 | $5,154,728 | $1,028,438 | $67,267 | $6,478 | 2 | $15,272 | $950,070 | $254,202 |
| 2021 | $4,281,556 | $2,865,576 | $73,450 | $13 | 1 | — | $2,381,031 | $108,881 |
| 2020 | $1,362,883 | $316,825 | $442,116 | $400,015 | 4 | — | $274,369 | $66,012 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JFM Foundation reported a distributable amount of $276K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
JFM Foundation is led by Jan Perry Mayer, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jan Perry Mayer
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frederick M. Mayer
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Anthony R Mayer (2020–2022) — Vice President & 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 JFM Foundation
How much does JFM Foundation give each year?
JFM Foundation gave $438K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $13 across 1 grant.
How large is JFM Foundation?
JFM Foundation reported $7.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $444K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $276K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does JFM Foundation operate?
JFM Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is JFM Foundation's EIN?
JFM Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-0833163. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 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 years 2020–2024
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