The JMS Foundation for Children
The JMS Foundation for Children is a private foundation based in Lewes, Delaware. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Delaware.
The JMS Foundation for Children at a glance
In short: The JMS Foundation for Children gave $8K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $268.179), mostly in Delaware. 46% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,509
- +29.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- +12.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $268
- +15.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $125
- Total assets
- $62,039
- -9.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (13 of 28, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Delaware (70% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The JMS Foundation for Children
- 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: 31490 Coventry Dr, Lewes, DE 19958
Phone: (917) 882-3576
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The JMS Foundation for Children funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Beebe Foundation ($2K). Together the top 10 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
126 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 126 grants of 126 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in Delaware, 11% to Pennsylvania, 10% to Maryland, 4% to Virginia, and 2% to New Mexico.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The JMS Foundation for Children open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 28 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $295; repeat grants $245. How we count
Medians: $200 first-time, $100 repeat.
- 43% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 126% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2023) to $8K (2025). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beebe Foundation Lewes, DE | General | $1,916 |
| Rosa Health Center Georgetown, DE | General | $1,000 |
| Community Resource Center Rehoboth Beach, DE | General | $750 |
| Longwood Gardens Kennett Square, PA | General | $400 |
| Lewes Historical Society Lewes, DE | General | $320 |
| Milton Food Pantry Milton, DE | General | $270 |
| Catholic Legal Immigration Network Silver Spring, MD | General | $258 |
| Rails to Trails Conservancy Philadelphia, PA | General | $250 |
| Whyy Philadelphia, PA | General | $200 |
| Cape Henlopen Boys' Lacrosse Lewes, DE | General | $200 |
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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 | $62,039 | $1,992 | $8,427 | $7,509 | 28 | $7,509 | $1,992 | $5,977 |
| 2024 | $68,474 | $-68 | $6,770 | $5,802 | 25 | $5,802 | $3,098 | $4,505 |
| 2023 | $75,312 | $12,299 | $6,758 | $5,664 | 23 | $5,664 | $12,117 | $4,558 |
| 2022 | $69,771 | $250 | $7,915 | $7,404 | 27 | $7,404 | $1,043 | $4,688 |
| 2021 | $77,436 | $408 | $7,899 | $7,175 | 23 | — | $772 | $4,850 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The JMS Foundation for Children reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including community crisis response, immigration legal services, trails and outdoor activity, arts education, emergency services, hospice care, environmental protection, and member support for state troopers. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated priorities of the foundation. For example, the Community Resource Center says it helps Sussex County residents facing crisis or trauma, while Catholic Legal Immigration Network says it works to promote immigrants’ dignity and protect their rights.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $7,509. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $1,916, with a median of $125.
Among its largest reported grants were $1,916 to Beebe Foundation, $1,000 to Rosa Health Center, and $750 to Community Resource Center. Other grants included $400 to Longwood Gardens, $320 to Lewes Historical Society, and $270 to Milton Food Pantry. The listed purposes for these grants were “GENERAL.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Jayne Stevlingson is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
The JMS Foundation for Children is led by Jayne Stevlingson, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jayne Stevlingson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 JMS Foundation for Children
How much does The JMS Foundation for Children give each year?
The JMS Foundation for Children gave $8K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $6K across 25 grants.
What is The JMS Foundation for Children's typical grant size?
The JMS Foundation for Children's median grant in 2025 was $125, and its average grant was $268, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The JMS Foundation for Children that year got $295 on average.
Where does The JMS Foundation for Children give grants?
The JMS Foundation for Children gives mostly in Delaware: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (11%) and Maryland (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lewes, DE (6 grants), Rehoboth Beach, DE (4 grants) and Philadelphia, PA (2 grants).
Does The JMS Foundation for Children give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The JMS Foundation for Children's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The JMS Foundation for Children's largest grantees?
The JMS Foundation for Children's largest 2025 grantees include Beebe Foundation ($1,916), Rosa Health Center ($1,000) and Community Resource Center ($750), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The JMS Foundation for Children?
The JMS Foundation for Children reported $62K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The JMS Foundation for Children fund?
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The JMS Foundation for Children?
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 ↑
What is The JMS Foundation for Children's EIN?
The JMS Foundation for Children's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3677596. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The JMS Foundation for Children 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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