JMZ Charitable Foundation Inc
JMZ Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Hartford, Connecticut. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Connecticut and additional support reaching organizations in Florida, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and New York.
JMZ Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: JMZ Charitable Foundation Inc gave $372K across 46 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Connecticut. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $371,663
- +1.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 46
- -4.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,080
- +6.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $525
- Total assets
- $2,900,101
- -6.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (7 of 46, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (74% 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 JMZ Charitable Foundation Inc
- 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: 40 Woodland Street, Hartford, CT 06105
Phone: (860) 727-5713
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who JMZ Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dignity Grows Hartford ($101K). Together the top 10 received $351K.
Grant Size Distribution
208 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 197 grants of 208 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 74% of grant dollars went to organizations in Connecticut and 19% to Florida. Massachusetts and Pennsylvania each received 3%, and New York received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is JMZ Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 46 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $500 repeat.
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 49% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 247% 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 $190K (2022) to $730K (2021). In 2024 it made 46 grants totaling $372K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dignity Grows Hartford Hartford, CT | Unrestricted | $101,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater W Hartford, CT | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Jewish Federation of South Palm Boca Raton, FL | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Solomon Schechter Day School West Hartford, CT | Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| The Universtiy of Connecticut Storrs, CT | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Penn Libraries Fund Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Keshet Inc Newton, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Uconn Hillel Storrs, CT | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| BRRH Foundation Boca Raton, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,900,101 | $452,469 | $395,322 | $371,663 | 46 | $374,163 | $431,310 | $151,610 |
| 2023 | $3,094,085 | $105,842 | $392,742 | $365,676 | 48 | $368,176 | $48,532 | $158,363 |
| 2022 | $3,404,429 | $775,029 | $209,125 | $190,306 | 45 | $192,806 | $758,710 | $172,512 |
| 2021 | $2,848,712 | $442,890 | $751,727 | $730,476 | 43 | $732,976 | $424,139 | $199,690 |
| 2020 | $3,157,549 | $68,718 | $257,538 | $223,525 | 26 | — | $37,205 | $204,010 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JMZ Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $152K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations including Jewish community groups, a day school, a university, a hospital, an LGBTQ Jewish equality organization, and arts and cultural institutions.
Some grantees describe their own missions as sustaining Jewish communities and supporting Jewish people worldwide (Jewish Federation of South Palm), advancing equality for LGBTQ Jews and their families (Keshet Inc), and promoting understanding and appreciation of fine and visual arts (Boca Raton Museum of Art).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 46 grants totaling $371,663. Grant amounts ranged from $36 to $101,000, with a median of $525. The largest awards included $101,000 to Dignity Grows Hartford, $100,000 to Jewish Federation of Greater, $60,000 to Jewish Federation of South Palm, and $45,000 to Solomon Schechter Day School. These grants were listed as unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Judith M Zachs is listed as president on the 2024 filing.
JMZ Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Judith M. Zachs, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Judith M. Zachs
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/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 JMZ Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does JMZ Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
JMZ Charitable Foundation Inc gave $372K across 46 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $366K across 48 grants.
What is JMZ Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
JMZ Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $525, and its average grant was $8,080, across 46 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from JMZ Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $15K on average.
Where does JMZ Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
JMZ Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boca Raton, FL (7 grants), West Hartford, CT (5 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Hartford, CT (3 grants).
Does JMZ Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 98% of JMZ Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (45 of 46) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are JMZ Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
JMZ Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Dignity Grows Hartford ($101,000), Jewish Federation of Greater ($100,000) and Jewish Federation of South Palm ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is JMZ Charitable Foundation Inc?
JMZ Charitable Foundation Inc reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $374K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $152K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does JMZ Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations including Jewish community groups, a day school, a university, a hospital, an LGBTQ Jewish equality organization, and arts and cultural institutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from JMZ Charitable Foundation Inc?
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 JMZ Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
JMZ Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4839468. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does JMZ Charitable 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). JMZ Charitable Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jmz-charitable-foundation-inc-morg_418c14d13f7644cba03b962e6f4c0da9
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