The JBMA Foundation Inc
The JBMA Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $557K. Net investment income was $914K.
The JBMA Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The JBMA Foundation Inc gave $557K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $93K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $557,000
- +37.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $92,833
- +37.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $5,890,287
- +49.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (52% 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 The JBMA Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Indianapolis Art Center Inc ($250K). Together the top 6 received $557K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 12 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The JBMA Foundation Inc gives
- In 2025 it paid out 294% of 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 $405K (2024) to $557K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $557K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Art Center Inc Indianapolis, IN | East Lawn Project | $250,000 |
| Institute for Shipboard Education Dallas, TX | John Tymitz Scholarship Fund | $220,000 |
| Amigos of Costa Rica Inc West Chester, PA | SOMOS Fund | $50,000 |
| A Childrens Habitat Inc Indianapolis, IN | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Mara Elephant Project USA Inc Carmel, IN | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Indiana Sister Cities Inc Noblesville, IN | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,890,287 | $2,550,334 | $592,487 | $557,000 | 6 | $576,848 | $913,535 | $196,415 |
| 2024 | $3,932,440 | $2,481,946 | $436,069 | $405,000 | 6 | $422,941 | $585,965 | $121,022 |
| 2023 | $1,886,563 | $1,886,563 | — | — | — | — | $200,641 | $2,764 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The JBMA Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $196K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The JBMA Foundation Inc is led by James C Fehsenfeld, Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2023; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James C Fehsenfeld
Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca H Fehsenfeld
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 The JBMA Foundation Inc
How much does The JBMA Foundation Inc give each year?
The JBMA Foundation Inc gave $557K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $405K across 6 grants.
What is The JBMA Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The JBMA Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $40,000, and its average grant was $92,833, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The JBMA Foundation Inc give grants?
The JBMA Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (39%) and Pennsylvania (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (2 grants).
Does The JBMA Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of The JBMA Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The JBMA Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The JBMA Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Indianapolis Art Center Inc ($250,000), Institute for Shipboard Education ($220,000) and Amigos of Costa Rica Inc ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The JBMA Foundation Inc?
The JBMA Foundation Inc reported $5.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $577K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $196K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The JBMA Foundation Inc's EIN?
The JBMA Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4146210. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
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 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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