JMS Family Foundation Inc
JMS Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Braintree, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing says the foundation contributes to selected charities for educational and research purposes and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
JMS Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: JMS Family Foundation Inc gave $167K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Massachusetts. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $167,000
- -8.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,182
- +0.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,950,228
- -3.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% 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 JMS Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. No further application process or required materials are stated.
- Contact
Mailing address: 78 Hancock Street, Braintree, MA 02184
Phone: (781) 849-1090
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who JMS Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Beth Israel Milton Hospital ($50K). Together the top 10 received $166K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 62 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is JMS Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 11 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 82% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+14%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $145K (2020) to $182K (2024). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $167K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beth Israel Milton Hospital Milton, MA | Research | $50,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank Boston, MA | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute Brookline, MA | Research | $25,000 |
| WGBH Beacon Circle Boston, MA | Education | $25,000 |
| Brookline Community Fund Brookline, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies Boston, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Home for Little Wanderers Boston, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Rosies Place Boston, MA | Chariitable | $4,000 |
| Brookline Education Foundation Brookline, MA | Education | $3,500 |
| Milton Council on Aging Milton, MA | Charitable | $3,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,950,228 | $81,329 | $202,543 | $167,000 | 11 | $167,000 | $36,980 | $161,496 |
| 2024 | $3,071,442 | $411,124 | $183,894 | $182,000 | 12 | $182,000 | $58,282 | $156,057 |
| 2023 | $2,844,212 | $56,173 | $152,200 | $152,200 | 12 | $152,200 | $50,321 | $143,792 |
| 2022 | $2,940,239 | $205,710 | $155,190 | $147,000 | 13 | $147,000 | $207,086 | $152,153 |
| 2021 | $2,889,719 | $322,600 | $182,000 | $170,000 | 14 | $170,000 | $277,768 | $156,426 |
| 2020 | $2,749,119 | $140,154 | $162,696 | $145,000 | 12 | — | $136,673 | $143,201 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JMS Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $161K 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
The foundation states that it contributes to selected charities for educational and research purposes. Its 2025 grants included support for research, education, and charitable purposes.
Among its 2025 grantees, the Greater Boston Food Bank describes its work as acquiring, sorting, and distributing food through member agencies and direct-distribution sites. The Home for Little Wanderers says its mission is to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change. The Brookline Education Foundation describes itself as raising private funds for innovative teaching, leadership, professional development, and community participation in public schools.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $167,000 through 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $5,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $50,000 to Beth Israel Milton Hospital for research, $35,000 to the Greater Boston Food Bank for charitable purposes, $25,000 to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute for research, and $25,000 to WGBH Beacon Circle for education. Other grants included $10,000 to Brookline Community Fund; $5,000 each to Combined Jewish Philanthropies and The Home for Little Wanderers; $4,000 to Rosies Place; $3,500 each to Brookline Education Foundation and Milton Council on Aging; and $1,000 to Pan Mass Challenge.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
James Sullivan is listed as president on the 2025 filing.
JMS Family Foundation Inc is led by James Sullivan, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Sullivan
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 JMS Family Foundation Inc
How much does JMS Family Foundation Inc give each year?
JMS Family Foundation Inc gave $167K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $182K across 12 grants.
What is JMS Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
JMS Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $15,182, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from JMS Family Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does JMS Family Foundation Inc give grants?
JMS Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (5 grants), Brookline, MA (3 grants) and Milton, MA (2 grants).
Does JMS Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on JMS Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (5 grants) and "Research" (3 grants).
Who are JMS Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
JMS Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Beth Israel Milton Hospital ($50,000), Greater Boston Food Bank ($35,000) and Dana Farber Cancer Institute ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is JMS Family Foundation Inc?
JMS Family Foundation Inc reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $167K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $161K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does JMS Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation states that it contributes to selected charities for educational and research purposes. Its 2025 grants included support for research, education, and charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from JMS Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is JMS Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
JMS Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1745139. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does JMS Family Foundation Inc 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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