PJM Charitable Foundation
PJM Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Frankfort, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.8M. Net investment income was $35K.
PJM Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: PJM Charitable Foundation gave $1.8M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1.8M), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,789,408
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $1,789,408
- Median grant
- $1,789,408
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who PJM Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ohio Wesleyan University ($1.8M).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How PJM Charitable Foundation gives
- In 2024 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $310K (2020) to $1.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware, OH | Furtherance of University's Tax Exempt Purpose | $1,789,408 |
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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 | — | $38,990 | $1,793,014 | $1,789,408 | 1 | $1,789,408 | $35,384 | $64,019 |
| 2023 | $1,015,521 | $205,118 | $1,740 | — | — | — | $37,677 | $2,059 |
| 2022 | $812,143 | $109,333 | $1,975 | — | — | — | $28,300 | $60,575 |
| 2021 | $704,785 | $27,660 | $2,235 | — | — | — | $24,482 | $62,950 |
| 2020 | $679,360 | $36,015 | $313,684 | $310,000 | 1 | — | $34,741 | $54,659 |
| 2019 | $957,029 | $431,730 | $2,065 | — | — | — | $25,198 | $51,802 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, PJM Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $64K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
PJM Charitable Foundation's only listed officer is Nancy Meek, Manager on the 2024 filing (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nancy Meek
Manager
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Phillip J. Meek (2019–2023) — Manager
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 PJM Charitable Foundation
How much does PJM Charitable Foundation give each year?
PJM Charitable Foundation gave $1.8M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does PJM Charitable Foundation operate?
PJM Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in Ohio.
How much is PJM Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, PJM Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $64K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is PJM Charitable Foundation's EIN?
PJM Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3406169. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 10, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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