JMG Foundation
JMG Foundation is a private foundation based in St. Louis, Missouri. Its reported grants support charitable organizations, Catholic churches and schools, and organizations addressing needs such as child abuse and neglect.
JMG Foundation at a glance
In short: JMG Foundation gave $1.6M across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $53K), mostly in Missouri. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,591,950
- -13.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $53,065
- -28.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $17,168,224
- +18.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (8 of 30, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (72% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to JMG 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: 2224 N 10Th Street, St Louis, MO 63102
Phone: (314) 231-1130
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who JMG Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Catholic Charities Archdiocese of St Louis ($525K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 83 grants of 121 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Missouri recipients received 72% of grant dollars, followed by Florida (13%), Illinois (7%), Indiana (6%), and Arkansas (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
Is JMG Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 30 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $67K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $23K repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 63% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 140% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $753K (2019) to $1.8M (2024). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities Archdiocese of St Louis St. Louis, MO | Assist several charitable organizations in the saint louis area that help the less fortunate | $525,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul St. Louis, MO | Support Parish | $175,000 |
| Catholic Vote Education Fund Carmel, IN | Assist charitable organizations in employing powerful new media and technology focused on shaping the minds and imagination of the American people through prayer, grassroots education, and action. | $100,000 |
| Mount Grace Convent St. Louis, MO | Convent General Support | $100,000 |
| St Peter the Apostle Catholic Church Naples, FL | Support of Church | $100,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice Venice, FL | Support of Church | $75,000 |
| Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church Branson, MO | Support of Church | $75,000 |
| Catholic Charities Dioceses of Springfield IL Springfield, IL | Assist several charitable organizations in the springfield area that help the less fortunate | $60,000 |
| Our Little Haven St. Louis, MO | Help familiies of abuse and create a safe space for them | $50,000 |
| United Way of St Louis St. Louis, MO | To help united way provide help for the st. Louis area | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,168,224 | $4,991,107 | $1,674,666 | $1,591,950 | 30 | $1,591,950 | $3,970,753 | $1,134,777 |
| 2024 | $14,546,835 | $5,856,088 | $1,901,326 | $1,844,500 | 25 | $1,844,500 | $2,198,307 | $986,107 |
| 2023 | $13,725,835 | $4,861,598 | $1,364,713 | $1,313,500 | 21 | $1,313,500 | $1,256,758 | $774,549 |
| 2022 | $11,926,070 | $2,317,302 | $1,042,477 | $979,000 | 22 | $979,000 | $1,233,269 | $744,893 |
| 2021 | $11,774,113 | $1,817,321 | $963,778 | $919,500 | 23 | $919,500 | $1,279,524 | $810,139 |
| 2020 | $10,897,854 | $371,851 | $787,583 | $759,500 | 20 | — | $346,816 | $691,996 |
| 2019 | $14,026,205 | $472,389 | $787,306 | $752,900 | 22 | — | $450,229 | $701,914 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JMG Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2025 — 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 is provided. The grants listed include support for churches and a convent, Catholic education, charitable organizations serving people in need, and services for families affected by abuse. Among the organizations it supported in 2024, Father McGivney Catholic High School describes its mission as furthering secondary Catholic education in southern Madison County, Illinois. Our Little Haven says it assesses, treats, and heals young victims of abuse and neglect and children with mental health issues. St. Andrews Charitable Foundation describes its mission as improving the quality of life for seniors in need through care.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $1,591,950. Grants ranged from $200 to $525,000, with a median of $20,000. The largest reported grants included $525,000 to Catholic Charities Archdiocese of St. Louis to assist charitable organizations serving people in the St. Louis area; $175,000 to St. Vincent dePaul to support a parish; and $100,000 each to Catholic Vote Education Fund, Mount Grace Convent, and St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church.
In 2024, the foundation gave $501,000 to Father McGivney Catholic High School, $50,000 to Our Little Haven, and $12,500 to St. Andrews Charitable Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John J Hake as president and director, and Gregory A Hake, Matthew D Hake, and Mark Z Schraier as directors.
JMG Foundation is led by John J. Hake, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John J. Hake
President & Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory A. Hake
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Mark Z. Schraier
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew D. Hake
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 JMG Foundation
How much does JMG Foundation give each year?
JMG Foundation gave $1.6M across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.8M across 25 grants.
What is JMG Foundation's typical grant size?
JMG Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $53,065, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from JMG Foundation that year got $14K on average.
Where does JMG Foundation give grants?
JMG Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (13%) and Illinois (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (15 grants).
Does JMG Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 3% of JMG Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Support of Church" (7 grants) and "Education" (3 grants).
Who are JMG Foundation's largest grantees?
JMG Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Catholic Charities Archdiocese of St Louis ($525,000), St Vincent Depaul ($175,000) and Catholic Vote Education Fund ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is JMG Foundation?
JMG Foundation reported $17.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does JMG Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The grants listed include support for churches and a convent, Catholic education, charitable organizations serving people in need, and services for families affected by abuse. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from JMG 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 JMG Foundation's EIN?
JMG Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3017668. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does JMG 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 28, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). JMG Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jmg-foundation-morg_5ea21d72d785409194e0533d09fa6ba5
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