JMJ Fidelitas
JMJ Fidelitas is a private foundation, based in Orwigsburg, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $361K. Net investment income was $158K.
JMJ Fidelitas at a glance
In short: JMJ Fidelitas gave $361K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $52K), top state Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $360,700
- +28.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $51,529
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $4,540,945
- -4.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who JMJ Fidelitas funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was DMNCN FTHRS&BROS Nigeria Irbna ($115K). Together the top 7 received $361K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 17 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How JMJ Fidelitas gives
- In 2025 it paid out 160% 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $168K (2023) to $361K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $361K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DMNCN FTHRS&BROS Nigeria Irbna West Hyattsville, MD | General Contribution | $115,000 |
| Kolping Youth International San Diego, CA | General Contribution | $54,500 |
| ARD Village Children Africa Washigton, DC | General Contribution | $53,200 |
| Dominican Province of Nigeria West Hyattsville, MD | General Contribution | $50,000 |
| St Rita Shrine Philadelphia, PA | General Contribution | $50,000 |
| Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercy South Ozone Park, NY | General Contribution | $23,000 |
| Lifeline of Berks West Reading, PA | General Contribution | $15,000 |
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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 | $4,540,945 | $172,495 | $382,276 | $360,700 | 7 | $362,364 | $157,549 | $226,199 |
| 2024 | $4,748,813 | $200,907 | $298,221 | $281,000 | 5 | $283,025 | $183,571 | $239,547 |
| 2023 | $4,851,780 | $5,027,807 | $175,659 | $168,000 | 5 | $171,125 | $14,602 | $36,008 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JMJ Fidelitas reported a distributable amount of $226K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
JMJ Fidelitas is led by Jennifer Wallace, Director on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jennifer Wallace
Director
On filings since 2023
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 JMJ Fidelitas
How much does JMJ Fidelitas give each year?
JMJ Fidelitas gave $361K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $281K across 5 grants.
What is JMJ Fidelitas's typical grant size?
JMJ Fidelitas's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $51,529, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does JMJ Fidelitas give grants?
JMJ Fidelitas's top state is Maryland, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (18%) and California (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Hyattsville, MD (2 grants).
Does JMJ Fidelitas give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of JMJ Fidelitas's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are JMJ Fidelitas's largest grantees?
JMJ Fidelitas's largest 2025 grantees include DMNCN FTHRS&BROS Nigeria Irbna ($115,000), Kolping Youth International ($54,500) and ARD Village Children Africa ($53,200), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is JMJ Fidelitas?
JMJ Fidelitas reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $362K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $226K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is JMJ Fidelitas's EIN?
JMJ Fidelitas's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3539100. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
Live grants for the work JMJ Fidelitas funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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