Justen Caris Memorial Foundation
Justen Caris Memorial Foundation is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Gibsonburg, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $16K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $22K.
Justen Caris Memorial Foundation at a glance
In short: Justen Caris Memorial Foundation gave $22K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $22K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $22,000
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,000
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $22,000
- Total assets
- $16,024
- +10.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Justen Caris Memorial Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Little Blessings Veteran Communit ($22K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Justen Caris Memorial Foundation gives
- Giving grew 47% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2022) to $22K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Little Blessings Veteran Communit Ottawa Lake, MI | Funding for veteran outreach programs | $22,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,024 | $23,481 | $22,000 | $22,000 | 1 | $22,000 | $960 |
| 2024 | $14,543 | $25,883 | $20,000 | $20,000 | 1 | $20,000 | $640 |
| 2023 | $8,174 | $24,966 | $20,136 | $19,800 | 3 | $19,800 | $364 |
| 2022 | $3,344 | $18,401 | $15,057 | $15,000 | 1 | $15,000 | $289 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Justen Caris Memorial Foundation reported a distributable amount of $960 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Justen Caris Memorial Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Caris
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy J. Caris
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dwight Fertig
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Noah M. Caris
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Justen Caris Memorial Foundation
How much does Justen Caris Memorial Foundation give each year?
Justen Caris Memorial Foundation gave $22K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $20K across 1 grant.
How large is Justen Caris Memorial Foundation?
Justen Caris Memorial Foundation reported $16K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $22K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $960 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Justen Caris Memorial Foundation?
Justen Caris Memorial Foundation is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Gibsonburg, OH. It holds $16K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Justen Caris Memorial Foundation operate?
Justen Caris Memorial Foundation has awarded grants in Michigan, Ohio.
What is Justen Caris Memorial Foundation's EIN?
Justen Caris Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2758107. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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