Jilmar Foundation Inc
Jilmar Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Boca Raton, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports 14 grants totaling $25,830 to organizations in four states.
Jilmar Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Jilmar Foundation Inc gave $26K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Massachusetts. 71% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,830
- +16.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +180.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,845
- -58.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $38,242
- -38.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 71% first-time grantees (10 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (57% 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 Jilmar Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing instructs applicants to send a letter stating the purpose of the requested funds and a copy of the organization’s IRS determination letter to M Bruce Ohanian. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed on the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- None listed on the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: M Bruce Ohanian
Mailing address: 350S Ocean Boulevard 8B, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Phone: (978) 439-0400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jilmar Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Holy Trinity Amrenian Church ($7K). Together the top 10 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 81 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 57% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 21% to Rhode Island, 19% to New Jersey, and 2% to Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jilmar Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
71%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 14 grantees (71%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 21% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 41% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 656% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $22K (2023) to $44K (2021). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Amrenian Church Cambridge, MA | To Support Organization Acitivities | $6,630 |
| Amaacity of Smiles Paramus, NJ | To Support Organization Acitivities | $5,000 |
| US Challange Cup Riverside, RI | To Support Organization Acitivities | $5,000 |
| The Lenny Zakim Fund Boston, MA | To Support Organization Acitivities | $2,500 |
| Winchester Sports Foundation Winchester, MA | To Support Organization Acitivities | $1,000 |
| Dexter Southfield School Brookline, MA | To Support Organization Acitivities | $1,000 |
| Lawrence Academy Groton, MA | To Support Organization Acitivities | $1,000 |
| CD44 Foundation Boston, MA | To Support Organization Acitivities | $1,000 |
| CT Bar Association Meriden, CT | To Support Organization Acitivities | $500 |
| The Ararat Association Warwick, RI | To Support Organization Acitivities | $500 |
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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 | $38,242 | $2,437 | $26,765 | $25,830 | 14 | $25,830 | $2,437 | $3,939 |
| 2023 | $62,570 | $3,336 | $24,820 | $22,172 | 5 | $22,172 | $3,336 | $4,530 |
| 2022 | $84,054 | $1,339 | $28,610 | $27,892 | 14 | $27,892 | $2,374 | $5,587 |
| 2021 | $111,325 | $7,139 | $43,774 | $43,642 | 26 | $43,642 | $7,139 | $8,003 |
| 2020 | $147,955 | $11,813 | $34,915 | $33,560 | 22 | — | $9,313 | $8,385 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jilmar Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, The Lenny Zakim Fund describes its work as supporting small, under-resourced nonprofits addressing issues including poverty, racism, and immigration. The Armenian Museum of America says it collects and shares Armenian artifacts and promotes awareness of Armenian culture. Belmont Hill School describes its mission as educating boys and developing students’ character.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $25,830. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $6,630, with a median of $1,000.
Among the reported grants were $6,630 to Holy Trinity Armenian Church, $5,000 each to Amaacity of Smiles and US Challenge Cup, and $2,500 to The Lenny Zakim Fund. The Armenian Museum of America and Belmont Hill School each received $500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lu Ann Ohanian as president, clerk, and director, and M Bruce Ohanian as treasurer and director.
Jilmar Foundation Inc is led by Lu Ann Ohanian, President, Clerk & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lu Ann Ohanian
President, Clerk & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
M. Bruce Ohanian
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Jilmar Foundation Inc
How much does Jilmar Foundation Inc give each year?
Jilmar Foundation Inc gave $26K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $22K across 5 grants.
What is Jilmar Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Jilmar Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,845, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jilmar Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does Jilmar Foundation Inc give grants?
Jilmar Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Rhode Island (21%) and New Jersey (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Jilmar Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Jilmar Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Organization Acitivities" (14 grants).
Who are Jilmar Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Jilmar Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Holy Trinity Amrenian Church ($6,630), Amaacity of Smiles ($5,000) and US Challange Cup ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jilmar Foundation Inc?
Jilmar Foundation Inc reported $38K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $26K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jilmar Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, The Lenny Zakim Fund describes its work as supporting small, under-resourced nonprofits addressing issues including poverty, racism, and immigration. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jilmar Foundation Inc?
The 2024 filing instructs applicants to send a letter stating the purpose of the requested funds and a copy of the organization’s IRS determination letter to M Bruce Ohanian. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jilmar Foundation Inc's EIN?
Jilmar Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3246256. 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. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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