Jumy Foundation Inc
JUMY Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Danbury, Connecticut. Established in 2014, it supports music, arts, and education, with a stated aim of fostering creativity, opportunity, and the development of the next generation.
Jumy Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Jumy Foundation Inc gave $27K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $965.714), top state Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $27,040
- -2.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- -36.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $966
- +53.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $275
- Total assets
- $1,894,962
- +17.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (28% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Jumy Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that application forms and required repertoire information are available on its website. For the 2026 competition, applicants submit an application, a recording of the compulsory work, and a nonrefundable $50 application fee. Competition eligibility is limited to middle and high school students living and/or studying in Connecticut, Westchester, Putnam, or Dutchess Counties in New York, or Bergen County, New Jersey.
- Review Cycle
- For the 2026 competition, all materials and payment were due by March 21, 2026. The foundation states that submission deadlines are established annually and noted on its website.
- Deadline
- For the 2026 competition, all materials and payment were due by March 21, 2026.
- Contact
Application contact: Jumy Foundation
Mailing address: 6 Deal Drive, Danbury, CT 06810
Phone: (203) 830-9260
Website: https://www.jumyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jumy Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($8K). Together the top 7 received $19K.
Organizations only. It also paid 21 grants to individuals ($7,800), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
185 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 185 grants of 185 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Connecticut. In 2025, its grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Connecticut (28%), Pennsylvania (28%), Michigan (19%), New York (10%), and Illinois (9%). Its 2026 piano competition eligibility includes specified counties in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Jumy Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 43% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2019) to $28K (2024). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mansfield University of Pennsylvania Mansfield, PA | Music Program Grant | $7,500 |
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Charitable | $5,200 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art Connecticut Westport, CT | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Northwestern University Evanston, IL | Music Program Grant | $2,500 |
| 21 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $7,800 |
| Schubert Club Saint Paul, MN | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Connecticut Little League Williamsport, PA | Charitable | $25 |
| Wikipedia Washington, DC | Charitable | $15 |
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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 | $1,894,962 | $291,128 | $96,201 | $27,040 | 28 | $74,092 | $117,914 | $82,462 |
| 2024 | $1,620,227 | $257,206 | $95,312 | $27,646 | 44 | $75,576 | $85,885 | $73,175 |
| 2023 | $1,399,834 | $211,641 | $98,656 | $26,100 | 42 | $75,770 | $35,910 | $63,092 |
| 2022 | $1,182,544 | $98,767 | $68,350 | $18,921 | 41 | $54,743 | $3,512 | $57,603 |
| 2021 | $1,158,648 | $279,217 | $67,502 | $16,965 | 30 | $54,579 | $66,194 | $56,957 |
| 2020 | $905,701 | $81,391 | $61,966 | $11,000 | 11 | — | $14,330 | $48,710 |
| 2019 | $886,276 | $257,381 | $29,461 | $9,300 | 27 | — | $51,040 | $37,293 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jumy Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $82K 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 says music, art, and education are vital to younger generations’ growth and future. It supports programs intended to inspire creativity, expand opportunity, and empower the next generation.
Its 2025 grants included support for universities, a museum, and individual piano competition award recipients. The University of Michigan describes its mission as representing and advocating for member physicians. Northwestern University describes its mission as excellent teaching, innovative research, and the personal and intellectual growth of its students in a diverse academic community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $27,040. Grant amounts ranged from $15 to $7,500, with a median of $275. The largest grants included $7,500 to Mansfield University of Pennsylvania for a music program, $5,200 to the University of Michigan for a charitable purpose, $3,000 to the Museum of Contemporary Art Connecticut for a charitable purpose, and $2,500 to Northwestern University for a music program. Other listed grants included piano competition awards to individuals.
The foundation also reports conducting the J.Y. Park Piano Competition for area middle and high school students. Competition prizes are awarded by a jury based on recital performances and range from $100 to $1,000. These prizes are awards to competition participants, distinct from grants to outside organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jung-Yong Park as president and director; Myoung-Hee Park as vice-president and director; and Sissela Park and Saylea Park as directors.
Jumy Foundation Inc is led by Jung-Yong Park, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jung-Yong Park
President & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Myoung-Hee Park
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Saylea Park
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sissela Park
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Jumy Foundation Inc
How much does Jumy Foundation Inc give each year?
Jumy Foundation Inc gave $27K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $28K across 44 grants.
What is Jumy Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Jumy Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $275, and its average grant was $966, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jumy Foundation Inc give grants?
Jumy Foundation Inc's top state is Connecticut, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (28%) and Michigan (19%).
Does Jumy Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on Jumy Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Piano Competition Award" (21 grants) and "Charitable" (5 grants).
Who are Jumy Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Jumy Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($7,500), University of Michigan ($5,200) and Museum of Contemporary Art Connecticut ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 21 grants to individuals ($7,800), which are not listed by name. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jumy Foundation Inc?
Jumy Foundation Inc reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $74K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $82K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Jumy Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation says music, art, and education are vital to younger generations’ growth and future. It supports programs intended to inspire creativity, expand opportunity, and empower the next generation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jumy Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that application forms and required repertoire information are available on its website. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jumy Foundation Inc's EIN?
Jumy Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3503574. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 22, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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