JMF Charitable Foundation
JMF Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Brooklyn, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $131K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 6 grants totaling $83K. Net investment income was $8K.
JMF Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: JMF Charitable Foundation gave $83K across 6 grants in 2026 (avg $14K), mostly in New York. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $82,965
- -16.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $13,828
- -3.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,788
- Total assets
- $131,354
- +32.8% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New York (97% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who JMF Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Koile Shema Institute ($42K). Together the top 6 received $83K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 41 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How JMF Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 60% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 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
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2021) to $100K (2025). In 2026 it made 6 grants totaling $83K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Koile Shema Institute Brooklyn, NY | Building Fund | $41,500 |
| Congregation Binyan Chaim Brooklyn, NY | Building Fund | $15,000 |
| OJC Fund Brooklyn, NY | Building Fund | $14,000 |
| Misc Exempt Operating Foundation Brooklyn, NY | Building Fund | $7,575 |
| Toreim Brooklyn, NY | Building Fund | $2,500 |
| Young Israel Bal Harbour Surfside, FL | Building Fund | $2,390 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $131,354 | $116,555 | $84,090 | $82,965 | 6 | $82,965 | $8,318 | $4,144 |
| 2025 | $98,889 | $122,392 | $100,961 | $99,886 | 7 | $100,961 | $3,909 | $4,945 |
| 2024 | $77,458 | $28,540 | $68,340 | $68,340 | 3 | $68,340 | $3,540 | $5,366 |
| 2023 | $117,253 | $46,000 | $52,580 | $51,830 | 5 | $52,580 | — | $5,902 |
| 2022 | $123,833 | $34,319 | $58,175 | $57,100 | 20 | $58,175 | $7,244 | $6,893 |
| 2021 | $147,689 | $27,533 | $22,525 | $22,525 | 9 | — | $4,686 | $7,076 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JMF Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
JMF Charitable Foundation is led by Robert Friedman, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Robert Friedman
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 JMF Charitable Foundation
How much does JMF Charitable Foundation give each year?
JMF Charitable Foundation gave $83K across 6 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $100K across 7 grants.
What is JMF Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
JMF Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $10,788, and its average grant was $13,828, across 6 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does JMF Charitable Foundation give grants?
JMF Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New York: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (5 grants).
Does JMF Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on JMF Charitable Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Building Fund" (6 grants).
Who are JMF Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
JMF Charitable Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Koile Shema Institute ($41,500), Congregation Binyan Chaim ($15,000) and OJC Fund ($14,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is JMF Charitable Foundation?
JMF Charitable Foundation reported $131K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $83K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is JMF Charitable Foundation's EIN?
JMF Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3602012. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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