Jungerman Foundation for Justice
Jungerman Foundation for Justice is a private foundation based in Nevada, Missouri. Its 2024 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Jungerman Foundation for Justice at a glance
In short: Jungerman Foundation for Justice gave $1.5M across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $70K), mostly in Missouri. 70% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,534,231
- +1434.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +120.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $69,738
- +597.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $37,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 70% first-time grantees (7 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (95% 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 Jungerman Foundation for Justice
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations. Its 2024 filing is marked as final.
- Contact
Mailing address: 120 S Central Ave Ste 1420, Saint Louis, MO 63105
Phone: (314) 450-5443
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jungerman Foundation for Justice funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pleasant Gap Christian Church ($300K). Together the top 9 received $1.2M.
Organizations only. It also paid 13 grants to individuals ($375,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 66 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2023 grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri (65%), New York (15%), Georgia (10%), Tennessee (5%), and Ohio (5%). Its 2024 filing describes direct charitable activities concerning Missouri municipal court systems, fathers, and education in Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jungerman Foundation for Justice open to new grantees?
70%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 10 grantees (70%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $108K; repeat grants $258K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $300K repeat.
- 20% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1434% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $100K (2020) to $1.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Gap Christian Church Appleton City, MO | Donation to Church | $300,000 |
| Nevada R-5 Foundation Nevada, MO | Donation to School District | $264,231 |
| Nevada R-5 School District Nevada, MO | Donation to School District | $250,000 |
| College of the Ozarks Point Lookout, MO | Donation to College | $100,000 |
| Childrens Mercy Hosp of KS City Kansas City, MO | Donation to Hospital | $75,000 |
| 13 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $375,000 |
| St Paul United Church of Christ Blackburn, MO | Donation to Church | $50,000 |
| Missouri School for the Blind Saint Louis, MO | Donation to School for the Blind | $45,000 |
| Missouri School for the Deaf Fulton, MO | Donation to School for the Deaf | $45,000 |
| Community Cncl on Performing Arts Nevada, MO | Donation to Public Theater Organization | $30,000 |
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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 | — | $52,876 | $1,548,719 | $1,534,231 | 22 | $1,534,231 | $52,876 | $33,212 |
| 2023 | $1,755,428 | $90,378 | $101,702 | $100,000 | 10 | $100,000 | $90,378 | $75,314 |
| 2022 | $1,761,261 | $69,861 | $106,700 | $105,000 | 7 | $105,000 | $68,032 | $75,767 |
| 2021 | $1,808,534 | $84,418 | $100,650 | $100,000 | 14 | $100,000 | $85,241 | $82,180 |
| 2020 | $1,833,601 | $105,764 | $100,672 | $100,000 | 13 | — | $105,764 | $81,304 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jungerman Foundation for Justice reported a distributable amount of $33K 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
The available information does not state a formal mission for the foundation. Its 2024 filing describes the direct charitable activities noted above. Its 2023 grants also went to organizations working in education, children’s rights, religious outreach, food assistance, medical services, emergency housing or food, and cancer research and treatment.
Among its grantees, College of the Ozarks says its mission is to provide Christian education to young people, especially those without sufficient means to obtain that training. Truth For Life says its mission is to teach the Bible to convert unbelievers, establish believers, and strengthen local churches.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $100,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Notable awards included $25,000 to College of the Ozarks, $15,000 to Children’s Rights, and $10,000 each to InTouch Ministries, an individual recipient, Pleasant Gap Christian Church, and Children’s Mercy Hospital. Its 2024 filing, the latest on this page, reports 22 grants totaling $1.5 million.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Marc Jungerman and Angelia Buesing as co-trustees.
Jungerman Foundation for Justice's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Angelia Buesing
Trustee
Co-Trustee → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marc Jungerman
Trustee
Co-Trustee → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: David Jungerman (2020–2022) — Co-Trustee
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 Jungerman Foundation for Justice
How much does Jungerman Foundation for Justice give each year?
Jungerman Foundation for Justice gave $1.5M across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $100K across 10 grants.
What is Jungerman Foundation for Justice's typical grant size?
Jungerman Foundation for Justice's median grant in 2024 was $37,500, and its average grant was $69,738, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jungerman Foundation for Justice that year got $108K on average.
Where does Jungerman Foundation for Justice give grants?
Jungerman Foundation for Justice gives mostly in Missouri: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Nevada, MO (3 grants).
Does Jungerman Foundation for Justice give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Jungerman Foundation for Justice's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Jungerman Foundation for Justice's largest grantees?
Jungerman Foundation for Justice's largest 2024 grantees include Pleasant Gap Christian Church ($300,000), Nevada R-5 Foundation ($264,231) and Nevada R-5 School District ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 13 grants to individuals ($375,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Jungerman Foundation for Justice fund?
The available information does not state a formal mission for the foundation. Its 2024 filing describes the direct charitable activities noted above. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jungerman Foundation for Justice?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Jungerman Foundation for Justice required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Jungerman Foundation for Justice reported a distributable amount of $33K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Jungerman Foundation for Justice's EIN?
Jungerman Foundation for Justice's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6889743. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jungerman Foundation for Justice 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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