South Asia CMJ
South Asia CMJ is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Gig Harbor, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $20K.
South Asia CMJ at a glance
In short: South Asia CMJ gave $20K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $7K). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $19,970
- -7.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,657
- -7.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,770
- Total assets
- $1,684
- +6.8% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who South Asia CMJ funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Nitin Jadhav ($13K). Together the top 3 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
How South Asia CMJ gives
- 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2025) to $22K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nitin Jadhav | Support of a Pastor's network- daily expenses, travel and education | $13,400 |
| Mary Paramanandham | Missionary activities | $4,770 |
| Lalram Bawm | living expenses | $1,800 |
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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 | $1,684 | $25,745 | $25,638 | $19,970 | 3 | $25,638 | $99 |
| 2024 | $1,577 | $26,747 | $26,894 | $21,665 | 3 | $26,894 | $123 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, South Asia CMJ reported a distributable amount of $99 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
South Asia CMJ is led by Gerald Gates, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gerald Gates
President
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Verna Herron
Chairman
Chairperson → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Shaw PhD
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Herron MD
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 South Asia CMJ
How much does South Asia CMJ give each year?
South Asia CMJ gave $20K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $22K across 3 grants.
What is South Asia CMJ's typical grant size?
South Asia CMJ's median grant in 2025 was $4,770, and its average grant was $6,657, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does South Asia CMJ give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on South Asia CMJ's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is South Asia CMJ?
South Asia CMJ reported $2K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $26K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $99 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is South Asia CMJ?
South Asia CMJ is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Gig Harbor, WA. It holds $2K in total assets as of 2025.
What is South Asia CMJ's EIN?
South Asia CMJ's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1830305. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2024–2025
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