John J Flemm Foundation Inc

PARSIPPANY, NJ EIN: 23-7348789

The John J Flemm Foundation Inc is a private independent foundation based in Parsippany, New Jersey. Established in 1974, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and is classified as a philanthropy and grantmaking foundation.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.2M

-3.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$160K

+3.9% YoY

Grant Count

-12.9% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

+19.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John J Flemm Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $104K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's giving priorities focus primarily on:

Jewish organizations and temples
Education
Health care
Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking

Grantmaking

The foundation distributes grants regularly, with recent annual distributions of approximately $154,000–$160,000.

Grant Range

$250–$50,250

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

New York
New Jersey
Florida

Grant Distribution by State

New Jersey $528K (68%)

New York $227K (29%)

Illinois $6K (1%)

Florida $5K (1%)

Alabama $4K (1%)

California $3K (0%)

States

Alabama California Florida Illinois New Jersey New York

Cities

Boca RatonBronxBrooklynEnglewoodHackensackKissimmeeLincolnwoodLong BeachMelvilleMonroe TownshipMontgomeryNew YorkOaklandParamusRockawaySarasotaTeaneckTenaflyWoodmere

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets & Revenue (as of 2025):

Total assets: $2,158,587
Revenue: $92,538
Expenses: $169,979
Total liabilities: $0

The foundation maintains a stable asset base and operates with consistent annual giving levels.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$2,158,587	$2,237,170	$2,284,565
Revenue	$92,538	$109,760	$97,849
Expenses	$169,979	$157,155	$166,430
Qualifying Distributions	$163,783	$154,497	$163,135
Net Investment Income	$122,742	$103,953	$109,418
Distributable Amount	$103,831	$105,050	$113,547

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

92 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Hackensack Medical Center Foundation ($50,000), Central Fund of Israel ($33,000), Congregation Ahavath Torah ($16,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE BRONX, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$1,000
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF EZRA MIZION BROOKLYN, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$14,000
AMIT CHILDREN INC NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$500
BERGAN HATZALAH ENGLEWOOD, NJ	GENERAL SUPPORT	$1,000
CENTRAL FUND OF ISRAEL NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$33,000
CHABAD OF ENGLEWOOD ENGLEWOOD, NJ	GENERAL SUPPORT	$250
CONGREGATION AHAVATH TORAH ENGLEWOOD, NJ	GENERAL SUPPORT	$16,000
CONGREGATION BETH SHALOM TEANECK, NJ	GENERAL SUPPORT	$3,000
CONGREGATION B'NAI JEHUDA NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$1,000
CONGREGATION KEHILAS JESHURUN ENGLEWOOD, NJ	GENERAL SUPPORT	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Officers and Trustees:

Michael B Harris – President, Treasurer, Director & Trustee
Freida G Harris – Trustee, Vice President & Secretary

Both officers serve on a voluntary basis with no reported compensation.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
MICHAEL B HARRIS DECEASED	PRES., TREASURER, DIR. & TRUSTEE	0.3	—
FREIDA G HARRIS	TRUSTEE, VP, & SECRETARY	0.3	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does John J Flemm Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's giving priorities focus primarily on: • Jewish organizations and temples • Education • Health care • Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking

How do I apply for a grant from John J Flemm Foundation Inc?

**Grant Activity:** • Total giving: $160,000 (2025) • Typical grant range: $250–$50,250 • Median grant size: $2,000 • Maximum grant award: $50,000 • Grant count: 31 grants (2023 tax year) The foundation distributes grants regularly, with recent annual distributions of approximately $154,000–$160,000.

Where does John J Flemm Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • New York • New Jersey • Florida

What size grants does John J Flemm Foundation Inc award?

In 2025, John J Flemm Foundation Inc awarded 27 grants totaling $160K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is John J Flemm Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, John J Flemm Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $104K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.