JMM Charitable Foundation
JMM Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including colleges, youth-serving organizations, food banks, and organizations supporting children and families.
JMM Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: JMM Charitable Foundation gave $141K across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Massachusetts. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $140,600
- +3.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- -6.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,848
- +10.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $1,853,148
- +1.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (6 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (64% 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 JMM Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1271 Ave Of Americas 42 Fl, New York, NY 10020
Phone: (516) 508-9623
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who JMM Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Saint Anselm College ($15K). Together the top 10 received $96K.
Grant Size Distribution
152 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 152 grants of 152 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Massachusetts (64%), New Hampshire (15%), Maine (9%), Washington (4%), and Illinois (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
Is JMM Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 29 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 79% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 120% 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 $129K (2020) to $141K (2024). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $141K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Anselm College Manchester, NH | General Exempt Purpose | $15,000 |
| Camp Sunshine Casco, ME | General Exempt Purpose | $12,500 |
| American Red Cross of Central MA Worcester, MA | General Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Webster Dudley, MA | General Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Worcester Worcester, MA | General Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Devereux School Rutland, MA | General Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Worcester County Food Bank Shrewsbury, MA | General Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Child's Play Redmond, WA | General Exempt Purpose | $6,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons Brighton, MA | General Exempt Purpose | $6,000 |
| Julie's Family Learning Program Inc South Boston, MA | General Exempt Purpose | $6,000 |
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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 | $1,853,148 | $165,076 | $146,644 | $140,600 | 29 | $143,385 | $162,077 | $119,341 |
| 2023 | $1,834,716 | $62,042 | $141,188 | $135,600 | 31 | $138,420 | $59,275 | $108,755 |
| 2022 | $1,913,862 | $202,238 | $141,937 | $131,800 | 30 | $134,585 | $110,413 | $112,359 |
| 2021 | $1,933,216 | $187,050 | $139,839 | $133,800 | 31 | $136,300 | $183,569 | $127,542 |
| 2020 | $1,886,027 | $63,534 | $135,359 | $128,800 | 31 | — | $60,985 | $116,857 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JMM Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $119K 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
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose missions include providing a liberal arts education, supporting children with cancer and their families, helping young people develop into responsible citizens and community leaders, and working toward a hunger-free community. Other recipients describe missions centered on children’s access to essential items, family learning, children’s well-being in hospitals, and outdoor recreation for people with disabilities. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 29 grants totaling $140,600. Grants ranged from $500 to $15,000, with a median grant of $3,000. Larger awards included $15,000 to Saint Anselm College; $12,500 to Camp Sunshine; $10,000 each to American Red Cross of Central MA, Boys and Girls Club of Webster, Boys and Girls Club of Worcester, Devereux School, and Worcester County Food Bank; and $6,000 each to Child’s Play, Cradles to Crayons, Julie’s Family Learning Program, and Rosie’s Place.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists five trustees: Arthur J Remillard III, Debra Remillard, Michelle Remillard, Monique Remillard, and Arthur J Remillard IV.
JMM Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Arthur J. Remillard III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arthur J. Remillard IV
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debra Remillard
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Remillard
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monique Remillard
Trustee
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 JMM Charitable Foundation
How much does JMM Charitable Foundation give each year?
JMM Charitable Foundation gave $141K across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $136K across 31 grants.
What is JMM Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
JMM Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,848, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from JMM Charitable Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does JMM Charitable Foundation give grants?
JMM Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Hampshire (15%) and Maine (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Worcester, MA (7 grants), Lincoln, NH (3 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does JMM Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of JMM Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are JMM Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
JMM Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Saint Anselm College ($15,000), Camp Sunshine ($12,500) and American Red Cross of Central MA ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is JMM Charitable Foundation?
JMM Charitable Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $143K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $119K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does JMM Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from JMM Charitable Foundation?
The foundation 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 JMM Charitable Foundation's EIN?
JMM Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-6226655. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does JMM 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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