The JMG Foundation
The JMG Foundation is a private foundation based in East Rutherford, New Jersey. In 2023, it reported grants for educational and religious activities, including grants to religious and educational organizations.
The JMG Foundation at a glance
In short: The JMG Foundation gave $3.0M across 209 grants in 2023 (avg $15K), mostly in New York. 60% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $3,041,874
- +87.3% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 209
- +18.8% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $14,554
- +57.7% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $2,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 60% first-time grantees (125 of 209, 2023)
- Primary geography
- New York (53% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The JMG Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: One Meadowlands Plaza 6Th Floor, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
Phone: (201) 340-2900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The JMG Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Cong Torah Shlaima Inc ($462K). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
618 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 592 grants of 618 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, recipients in New York received 53% of grant dollars, those in California 27%, those in New Jersey 7%, recipients listed with an unspecified state 7%, and those in Maryland 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 209 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The JMG Foundation open to new grantees?
60%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 125 of 209 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 31% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 264% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $835K (2020) to $3.0M (2023). In 2023 it made 209 grants totaling $3.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cong Torah Shlaima Inc Monsey, NY | Educational and religious activities | $461,775 |
| Torah Center for Higher Rabbinical Studies Brooklyn, NY | Educational and religious activities | $260,000 |
| Yeshiva Ohavei Torah Riverdale, CA | Educational and religious activities | $220,000 |
| Darchei Israel | Educational and religious activities | $195,300 |
| Torat Hayim Hebrew Academy Los Angeles, CA | Educational and religious activities | $145,000 |
| Sephardic Heritage Center Suffern, NY | Educational and religious activities | $100,000 |
| Kollel International Inc Monsey, NY | Educational and religious activities | $91,250 |
| Community Spa Mikveh Los Angeles, CA | Educational and religious activities | $80,000 |
| Bnei Yerushlayim Brooklyn, NY | Educational and religious activities | $75,000 |
| Yrsrh New York, NY | Educational and religious activities | $65,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $-3,447 | $3,040,000 | $3,048,451 | $3,041,874 | 209 | $3,041,874 | $243 |
| 2022 | $5,004 | $1,646,200 | $1,629,867 | $1,624,045 | 176 | $1,624,045 | $250 |
| 2021 | $4,299 | $875,500 | $912,004 | $909,469 | 124 | $909,469 | $274 |
| 2020 | $15,075 | $850,200 | $836,966 | $834,750 | 109 | — | $320 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The JMG Foundation reported a distributable amount of $243 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for religious and educational activities. Among its grantees, Torah Center for Higher Rabbinical Studies Inc. says it provides financial aid to rabbinical students, educational institutions, religious organizations, charitable youth activities, synagogues, and people who are poor or indigent in Israel. Cheder Eitz Chaim Inc. describes its mission as providing Jewish and secular education for elementary-school-aged children. Yeshiva University describes its work as providing education, training, research, and clinical programs through its colleges and schools.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation made 209 grants totaling $3,041,874. Grants ranged from $20 to $461,775, with a median grant of $2,000. Notable grants included $461,775 to Cong Torah Shlaima Inc., $260,000 to Torah Center for Higher Rabbinical Studies, $220,000 to Yeshiva Ohavei Torah, $195,300 to Darchei Israel, and $145,000 to Torat Hayim Hebrew Academy. Each was listed for educational and religious activities.
Other reported 2023 grants included $100,000 to Sephardic Heritage Center, $91,250 to Kollel International Inc., $80,000 to Community Spa Mikveh, $75,000 to Bnei Yerushlayim, $65,000 to YRSRH, $57,950 to Divrei Chizuk, and $57,000 to Gesher Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Zev Fried is listed among the foundation’s officers and directors on its 2023 filing.
The JMG Foundation's only listed officer is Zev Fried, Secretary on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2023 filing
Zev Fried
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 JMG Foundation
How much does The JMG Foundation give each year?
The JMG Foundation gave $3.0M across 209 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $1.6M across 176 grants.
What is The JMG Foundation's typical grant size?
The JMG Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $2,000, and its average grant was $14,554, across 209 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The JMG Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The JMG Foundation give grants?
The JMG Foundation gives mostly in New York: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (27%) and New Jersey (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (41 grants), Lakewood, NJ (31 grants), Los Angeles, CA (21 grants) and Monsey, NY (19 grants).
Does The JMG Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 209 grants with a stated purpose on The JMG Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational and religious activities" (176 grants) and "Educational and religious activites" (33 grants).
Who are The JMG Foundation's largest grantees?
The JMG Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Cong Torah Shlaima Inc ($461,775), Torah Center for Higher Rabbinical Studies ($260,000) and Yeshiva Ohavei Torah ($220,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does The JMG Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for religious and educational activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The JMG Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The JMG Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The JMG Foundation reported a distributable amount of $243 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The JMG Foundation's EIN?
The JMG Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0592321. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does The JMG Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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Grantable. (2026). The JMG Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-jmg-foundation-morg_c62d256ae15940c7b565259cce4a2ee6
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