The JTMF Foundation (also known as John & Tami Marick Foundation Inc.) is a private grantmaking foundation established in 2015 and based in Wilmington, Delaware. The foundation was created from proceeds of the sale of Consumer Cellular, a mobile virtual network operator co-founded by John Marick and Greg Pryor in 1995. The company grew to become the second largest MVNO in the United States with 4 million customers, 2,100 employees, and over $1.5 billion in annual sales before being sold in December 2020.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
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Annual Giving
$12.3M
+20.4% YoY
Grant Count
121
+22.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$102K
-1.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The JTMF Foundation's mission is improving the lives of people in need. The foundation is guided by Catholic values and focuses on four key areas of giving:
- Children: Supporting organizations that enable children to grow up healthy and happy
- Older Adults: Supporting organizations working to eliminate diseases, hunger, loneliness, and other issues faced by older adults, with particular emphasis on preventing, detecting, and treating Alzheimer's and dementia
- Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Supporting opportunities for these individuals to be included, productive, and happy members of their communities
- Veterans: Partnering with organizations to address the physical and mental well-being of retired military personnel
The foundation takes a flexible approach to grantmaking, seeking to address both immediate needs and long-term solutions to systemic challenges.
Grantmaking
Individual grants have ranged from $2,000 to $1,000,000, with an average award of approximately $86,000 and a median grant of $15,000.
Grant Range
s and Examples (2023):**
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated in Oregon, Washington, and California, with particular emphasis on the Pacific Northwest region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets and Revenue (as of 2023):
- Total assets: $274.8 million to $295.7 million
- Total revenues: $22.6 million
- Total expenses: $12.6 million
- Total liabilities: $0
Assets Growth: Total assets have grown from $400,000 in 2014 to over $408 million in 2024.
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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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
183 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from JTMF Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include American National Red Cross ($1,000,000), Alzheimers Drug Discovery Foundation ($650,000), Hire Heroes Usa ($512,584).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A CARING CLOSET VANCOUVER, WA | Electric Wheelchair Refurbish Program | $12,500 |
| ADRIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT ADRIAN, OR | for Start-Up Equipment and Supplies for Little Lopes Preschool | $20,000 |
| ALBERTINA KERR CENTERS PORTLAND, OR | Employment Services Expansion fund | $20,000 |
| ALZHEIMERS DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS ASSOCIATI CHICAGO, IL | ALZ CARES for Oregon fund | $250,000 |
| ALZHEIMERS DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS ASSOCIATI CHICAGO, IL | Zenith Society Global Innovation Fund | $500,000 |
| ALZHEIMERS DISEASE DATA INITIATIVE INC KIRKLAND, WA | Global Research and Imaging Platform (GRIP) fund | $500,000 |
| ALZHEIMERS DRUG DISCOVERY FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY | MTI Biotech Study, Lipid Dicarbonyl Scavengers for the prevention of alzheimer's disease fund | $650,000 |
| AMERICAN CORPORATE PARTNERS NEW YORK, NY | Employment Pathways for Veterans in Pacific Northwest with emphasis in Oregon and Washington state | $50,000 |
| AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS PORTLAND, OR | National Blood Management System | $1,000,000 |
| ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION FOR A NEW AMER TEMPE, AZ | Speech Biomarkers for Cognitive Decline reserach project | $179,972 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelsie Hirko | Dir | 1 | — |
| Brandon Marick | Dir | 1 | — |
| John Marick | Dir, Pres | 20 | — |
| Tami Marick | Dir, Sec, Treas | 20 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The JTMF Foundation partnered with Hire Heroes USA to expand veteran support in the Pacific Northwest
Hire Heroes USA And The JTMF Foundation Partner To Expand Veteran SupportThe Headstrong Project received $1.15 million in funding to expand access and clinical capacity for mental health care to Oregon's veteran population
Hire Heroes USA And The JTMF Foundation Partner To Expand Veteran SupportCentral Oregon Community College's Madras campus expansion received a $1 million grant
COCC's Madras campus expansion plans receive a $1 million boost ...The COMMIT Foundation and JTMF Foundation established a partnership
Hire Heroes USA And The JTMF Foundation Partner To Expand Veteran SupportSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does JTMF Foundation fund?
The JTMF Foundation's mission is improving the lives of people in need. The foundation is guided by Catholic values and focuses on four key areas of giving: • **Children**: Supporting organizations that enable children to grow up healthy and happy • **Older Adults**: Supporting organizations working to eliminate diseases, hunger, loneliness, and other issues faced by older adults, with particular emphasis on preventing, detecting, and treating Alzheimer's and dementia • **Individuals with Intel…
How do I apply for a grant from JTMF Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Total grants provided: 537+ • Total grantees assisted: 276+ • Total dollars given: $46.5 million+ **Recent Grant Sizes and Examples (2023):** • Providence Portland Medical Foundation: $1,000,000 (Tomorrow Starts Today - Emergency Care Campaign) • Providence Portland Medical Foundation: $1,000,000 (Swedish Health Services, Women's Brain Health Clinic Fund) • Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation: $650,000 (MTI Biotech Study on Lipid Dicarbonyl Scavengers for Alzheimer's Pre…
Where does JTMF Foundation make grants?
The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated in Oregon, Washington, and California, with particular emphasis on the Pacific Northwest region.
What size grants does JTMF Foundation award?
In 2024, JTMF Foundation awarded 121 grants totaling $12.3M — an average of about $102K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is JTMF Foundation's EIN?
JTMF Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2345457. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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