JHM Charitable Foundation
JHM Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Manhattan Beach, California. Its 2024 filing reports 40 grants totaling $8,501,974 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in education, culture, and community services.
JHM Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: JHM Charitable Foundation gave $8.5M across 40 grants in 2024 (avg $213K), top state Texas. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,501,974
- +41.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 40
- -4.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $212,549
- +48.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $224,331,263
- +1.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (15 of 39, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (36% 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 JHM Charitable 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: 1300 Highland Avenue 215, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Phone: (310) 550-9911
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who JHM Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tumo Foundation ($3.1M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $7.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
173 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 92 grants of 173 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant-dollar shares reported by recipient state include Texas (36%), New York (20%), California (17%), and Massachusetts (2%). The filing also reports a 23% share for an unidentified state. Named recipients include organizations in Texas, New York, and California, among other locations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
Cities
Is JHM Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 39 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $110K; repeat grants $286K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $63K repeat.
- 54% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 292% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 73% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.2M (2021) to $8.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 40 grants totaling $8.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tumo Foundation Dallas, TX | Public Support of Organization Mission | $2,348,147 |
| JHM Armenia Development Foundation | Public Support of Organization Mission | $1,889,835 |
| American Friends of the Louvre Inc New York, NY | Public Support of Organization Mission | $1,090,000 |
| Tumo Foundation Dallas, TX | Public Support of Organization Mission | $750,000 |
| Children of Armenia Fund New York, NY | Public Support of Organization Mission | $505,000 |
| Strive Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Public Support of Organization Mission | $250,000 |
| Civilitas Foundation Glendale, CA | Public Support of Organization Mission | $200,000 |
| Friends of Teach for Armenia Los Angeles, CA | Public Support of Organization Mission | $136,400 |
| Ararat Home of Los Angeles Mission Hills, CA | Public Support of Organization Mission | $110,000 |
| Armenian Eye Care Project San Dimas, CA | Public Support of Organization Mission | $100,000 |
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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 | $224,331,263 | $22,214,758 | $19,693,292 | $8,501,974 | 40 | $9,268,219 | $6,844,104 | $12,781,957 |
| 2023 | $221,358,094 | $27,571,404 | $11,120,528 | $6,027,431 | 42 | $6,689,842 | $6,483,287 | $9,009,147 |
| 2022 | $205,885,122 | $23,259,298 | $10,534,587 | $4,057,889 | 33 | $6,158,210 | $4,795,055 | $6,212,856 |
| 2021 | $195,849,311 | $19,564,277 | $4,313,940 | $2,166,900 | 28 | $5,382,120 | $6,047,356 | $7,662,916 |
| 2020 | $180,988,173 | $-2,083,487 | $7,512,126 | $4,086,221 | 30 | — | $4,669,211 | $9,004,473 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JHM Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12.8M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, TUMO Foundation describes its mission as providing free after-school education in design and technology for teens. American Friends of the Louvre says it raises funds and public awareness in the United States for the Louvre and its art collection. Children of Armenia Fund describes work to empower young people in rural Armenian communities, with an emphasis on education.
Other 2024 grantees describe missions that include academic and guidance support for children and families in Los Angeles, promoting cultural and civic exchange, and addressing educational inequity in Armenia.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 40 grants totaling $8,501,974. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $2,348,147, with a median of $50,000.
Among its largest reported 2024 grants were $2,348,147 and $750,000 to TUMO Foundation; $1,889,835 to JHM Armenia Development Foundation; $1,090,000 to American Friends of the Louvre; $505,000 to Children of Armenia Fund; and $250,000 to STRIVE Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gary W. Hampar and Lysa Grigorian as trustees.
JHM Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gary W. Hampar
Trustee
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$280K (2020) → $280K (2024)
Lysa Grigorian
Trustee
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$300K (2020) → $300K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $300K, to Lysa Grigorian (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about JHM Charitable Foundation
How much does JHM Charitable Foundation give each year?
JHM Charitable Foundation gave $8.5M across 40 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6.0M across 42 grants.
What is JHM Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
JHM Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $212,549, across 40 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from JHM Charitable Foundation that year got $110K on average.
Where does JHM Charitable Foundation give grants?
JHM Charitable Foundation's top state is Texas, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (20%) and California (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (6 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Glendale, CA (4 grants) and Dallas, TX (2 grants).
Does JHM Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 40 grants with a stated purpose on JHM Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Support of Organization Mission" (40 grants).
Who are JHM Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
JHM Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Tumo Foundation ($3,098,147 across 2 grants), JHM Armenia Development Foundation ($1,889,835) and American Friends of the Louvre Inc ($1,090,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is JHM Charitable Foundation?
JHM Charitable Foundation reported $224.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does JHM Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, TUMO Foundation describes its mission as providing free after-school education in design and technology for teens. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from JHM Charitable 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 JHM Charitable Foundation's EIN?
JHM Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-6821340. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does JHM Charitable 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). JHM Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jhm-charitable-foundation-morg_8c2bca07818f4665bf8f8e36eef653b3
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