Mike and Janie Jarvis Family Foundation
The Mike and Janie Jarvis Family is a private foundation based in Madison, Mississippi. It reported making 11 grants totaling $44,326 in 2024, all described as program support for charitable organizations.
Mike and Janie Jarvis Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Mike and Janie Jarvis Family Foundation gave $44K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Mississippi. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $44,326
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,030
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $25
- +400.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (4 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Mike and Janie Jarvis Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 217 Calumet Drive, Madison, MS 39110
Phone: (601) 981-0207
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mike and Janie Jarvis Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was But God Ministries ($15K). Together the top 10 received $44K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 76 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Mississippi, 8% to Maryland, 2% to Texas, and 2% to Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Mike and Janie Jarvis Family Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 11 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2022) to $45K (2020). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| But God Ministries Madison, MS | Program Support | $15,180 |
| The Parents Campaign Jackson, MS | Program Support | $8,000 |
| Ms Wildlife Fisheries & Parks Jackson, MS | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Madcaap Canton, MS | Program Support | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society Hagerstown, MD | Program Support | $3,500 |
| Refuge Temple Church Jackson, MS | Program Support | $2,000 |
| Gateway Rescue Mission Jackson, MS | Program Support | $1,896 |
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | Program Support | $1,000 |
| Ms Children's Museum Jackson, MS | Program Support | $1,000 |
| Little Light House Jackson, MS | Program Support | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25 | $45,321 | $45,301 | $44,326 | 11 | $44,326 | $25 |
| 2023 | $5 | $45,301 | $45,334 | $44,321 | 11 | $44,321 | $5 |
| 2022 | $38 | $45,296 | $45,296 | $44,321 | 19 | $44,321 | — |
| 2021 | $38 | $45,301 | $45,301 | $44,326 | 13 | $44,326 | — |
| 2020 | $38 | $45,958 | $45,953 | $45,043 | 22 | — | $5 |
| 2019 | $33 | $45,316 | $45,296 | $44,396 | 24 | — | $20 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not state a separate mission in the provided information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied activities, including community development and medical care, public-school advocacy, wildlife and parks, cancer and heart health, children’s services, and homelessness support.
Among the grantees, But God Ministries describes its mission as sharing the love of Jesus Christ by building sustainable communities and providing medical care to low-income U.S. households; it reports work in Haiti and the Mississippi Delta. The Parents’ Campaign describes its work as promoting better public schools through parent advocacy, including informing the public about legislation affecting schools and facilitating communication with legislators. Gateway Rescue Mission describes its mission as offering food, shelter, counseling, and discipleship to homeless people through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The American Heart Association describes its mission as being a force for longer, healthier lives.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $44,326. Grants ranged from $750 to $15,180, with a median grant of $2,000. The largest awards included:
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Janie Jarvis is listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
Mike and Janie Jarvis Family Foundation is led by Janie Jarvis, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Janie Jarvis
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Mike and Janie Jarvis Family Foundation
How much does Mike and Janie Jarvis Family Foundation give each year?
Mike and Janie Jarvis Family Foundation gave $44K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $44K across 11 grants.
What is Mike and Janie Jarvis Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Mike and Janie Jarvis Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,030, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mike and Janie Jarvis Family Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Mike and Janie Jarvis Family Foundation give grants?
Mike and Janie Jarvis Family Foundation gives mostly in Mississippi: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jackson, MS (6 grants).
Does Mike and Janie Jarvis Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Mike and Janie Jarvis Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (11 grants).
Who are Mike and Janie Jarvis Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Mike and Janie Jarvis Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include But God Ministries ($15,180), The Parents Campaign ($8,000) and Ms Wildlife Fisheries & Parks ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mike and Janie Jarvis Family Foundation?
Mike and Janie Jarvis Family Foundation reported $25 in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $45K.
What does Mike and Janie Jarvis Family Foundation fund?
The foundation does not state a separate mission in the provided information. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mike and Janie Jarvis Family Foundation?
Mike and Janie Jarvis Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is Mike and Janie Jarvis Family Foundation's EIN?
Mike and Janie Jarvis Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-6650942. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Mike and Janie Jarvis Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 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 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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