John J Flemm Foundation Inc
John J Flemm Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Parsippany, New Jersey. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including a medical center foundation, congregations, and organizations supporting Israel-related programs.
John J Flemm Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: John J Flemm Foundation Inc gave $160K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $160,000
- +3.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- -12.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,926
- +19.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $2,158,587
- -3.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (52% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to John J Flemm 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: Sax 389 Interpace Pkwy Ste 3, Parsippany, NJ 07054
Phone: (973) 472-6250
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John J Flemm Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hackensack Medical Center Foundation ($50K). Together the top 10 received $142K.
Grant Size Distribution
92 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 92 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were reported as 52% to recipients in New Jersey, 47% to recipients in New York, and less than 1% to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
How John J Flemm Foundation Inc gives
- 74% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 158% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $125K (2021) to $175K (2022). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $160K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hackensack Medical Center Foundation Hackensack, NJ | General Support | $50,000 |
| Central Fund of Israel New York, NY | General Support | $33,000 |
| Congregation Ahavath Torah Englewood, NJ | General Support | $16,000 |
| American Friends of Ezra Mizion Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $14,000 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Fund New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Congregation Kehilas Jeshurun Englewood, NJ | General Support | $5,000 |
| Fifth Ave Synagogue New York, NY | General Support | $4,750 |
| Congregation Beth Shalom Teaneck, NJ | General Support | $3,000 |
| Hatzalah of Rockaway and Five Towns Woodmere, NY | General Support | $3,000 |
| Tomchei Shabbos Five Towns Rockaway, NY | General Support | $3,000 |
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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 | $2,158,587 | $92,538 | $169,979 | $160,000 | 27 | $163,783 | $122,742 | $103,831 |
| 2024 | $2,237,170 | $109,760 | $157,155 | $154,000 | 31 | $154,497 | $103,953 | $105,050 |
| 2023 | $2,284,565 | $97,849 | $166,430 | $159,750 | 32 | $163,135 | $109,418 | $113,547 |
| 2022 | $2,353,146 | $44,293 | $183,143 | $174,500 | 1 | $178,097 | $112,295 | $126,674 |
| 2021 | $2,486,996 | $123,966 | $137,490 | $125,000 | 1 | — | $117,196 | $120,523 |
| 2020 | $2,500,520 | $126,256 | $153,350 | $144,000 | 1 | — | $122,756 | $126,016 |
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 September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2025 grants show support for organizations in areas including health care, religious and community life, education, and conservation. The grantees describe their own work: Central Fund of Israel says it was established to direct donations to charities in Israel; Moriah School of Englewood describes itself as a private preschool-through-elementary school; and Wildlife Conservation Society says it works to save wildlife and wild places through science, conservation, and education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $160,000. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $50,000, with a median of $2,000. The largest awards included $50,000 to Hackensack Medical Center Foundation, $33,000 to Central Fund of Israel, $16,000 to Congregation Ahavath Torah, $14,000 to American Friends of Ezra Mizion, and $10,000 to PEF Israel Endowment Fund. Each was listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael B Harris, deceased, as president, treasurer, director, and trustee. It lists Freida G Harris as trustee, vice president, and secretary.
John J Flemm Foundation Inc is led by Freida G. Harris, Trustee, Vice President & Secretary since 2021 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Freida G. Harris
Trustee, Vice President & Secretary
Trustee, Vice President & Treasurer → Trustee, Vice President & Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Michael B. Harris (2020–2025) — President, Treasurer, Director & Trustee · Filing note: Deceased
- Former: Sheila Harris (2020) — Trustee
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 John J Flemm Foundation Inc
How much does John J Flemm Foundation Inc give each year?
John J Flemm Foundation Inc gave $160K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $154K across 31 grants.
What is John J Flemm Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
John J Flemm Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $5,926, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John J Flemm Foundation Inc give grants?
John J Flemm Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (47%). The most frequent recipient cities were Englewood, NJ (8 grants), New York, NY (7 grants), Paramus, NJ (2 grants) and Bronx, NY (2 grants).
Does John J Flemm Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of John J Flemm Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John J Flemm Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
John J Flemm Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Hackensack Medical Center Foundation ($50,000), Central Fund of Israel ($33,000) and Congregation Ahavath Torah ($16,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John J Flemm Foundation Inc?
John J Flemm Foundation Inc reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $164K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $104K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does John J Flemm Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2025 grants show support for organizations in areas including health care, religious and community life, education, and conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John J Flemm 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 John J Flemm Foundation Inc's EIN?
John J Flemm Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7348789. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does John J Flemm 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 2020–2025
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