The John W & Helen B Jarman
The John W & Helen B Jarman is a private foundation based in Salt Lake City, Utah. In its 2024 filing, it reported 11 grants totaling $80,000 to charitable organizations, including recipients working in education, health, social services, food assistance, environmental stewardship, and humanitarian relief.
The John W & Helen B Jarman at a glance
In short: The John W & Helen B Jarman gave $80K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Utah. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $80,000
- +42.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -21.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,273
- +81.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $1,058,605
- +26.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Utah (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The John W & Helen B Jarman
- 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. No application process, materials, or deadline are provided.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1487 Arlington Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
Phone: (801) 366-9147
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The John W & Helen B Jarman funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Utah Development Office ($12K). Together the top 10 received $79K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 62 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to Utah recipients (83%), with 6% each to Arizona and Idaho and 4% to New York. The listed Utah grantees include organizations in Salt Lake City and Cottonwood Heights; recipients outside Utah include Flagstaff Family Food Center in Arizona, The Advocates in Idaho, and the International Rescue Committee in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The John W & Helen B Jarman open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 115% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $56K (2023) to $80K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Utah Development Office Salt Lake City, UT | Financial support to education programs and scholarships at the university of Utah | $12,000 |
| University Orthopaedic Center - U of U JW & HB Jarman Scholarship Salt Lake City, UT | Financial support of the university of Utah orthopaedic center | $12,000 |
| University Orthopaedic Center - U of U Mary Weyher Scholarship Salt Lake City, UT | Financial support of the university of Utah orthopaedic center | $12,000 |
| Danielle Byron Henry Migraine Foundation Salt Lake City, UT | Provide support and access to treatment for those living with migraine disease, especially young adults and children | $10,000 |
| YWCA Utah Chapter Salt Lake City, UT | Advance the well-being of women in Utah through safety, opportunity, advocacy | $8,500 |
| Neighborhood House Salt Lake City, UT | Provide quality preschool, youth programs, and adult care in the salt lake valley | $7,500 |
| Flagstaff Family Food Center Flagstaff, AZ | Financial contribution supporting an organization that provides food those in need. Neighbors feeding neighbors. | $5,000 |
| The Advocates Hailey, ID | Teach people of all ages how to build and maintain healthy, positive relationships with peers and partners through education, shelter, resources, and support. | $5,000 |
| Cottonwood Canyons Foundation Cottonwood Heights, UT | Educate the public about the canyons' importance and promote the cayons' ecological health | $3,500 |
| International Rescue Committee New York, NY | Financial support for those affected by international humanitarian crises | $3,500 |
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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 | $1,058,605 | $322,791 | $98,166 | $80,000 | 11 | $80,000 | $304,625 | $69,323 |
| 2023 | $833,980 | $95,711 | $74,020 | $56,000 | 14 | $56,000 | $77,287 | $65,080 |
| 2022 | $812,289 | $128,017 | $92,535 | $75,500 | 14 | $75,500 | $110,982 | $68,105 |
| 2021 | $776,807 | $104,674 | $83,039 | $64,000 | 9 | $64,000 | $85,634 | $72,223 |
| 2020 | $755,172 | $199,645 | $72,459 | $59,950 | 14 | — | $187,136 | $55,147 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The John W & Helen B Jarman reported a distributable amount of $69K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants include support for University of Utah education programs and scholarships, the University of Utah Orthopaedic Center, migraine treatment access, women’s well-being, preschool and youth programs, food assistance, relationship education and support, environmental stewardship, humanitarian relief, and eye-disease research and education.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. The Danielle Byron Henry Migraine Foundation says its mission is to provide support and access to treatment for people living with migraine disease, especially young adults and children. Flagstaff Family Food Center describes its mission as “Neighbors Feeding Neighbors, Every Day.” Cottonwood Canyons Foundation says it supports the environment of the Cottonwood Canyons through stewardship and education. The International Rescue Committee says it responds to humanitarian crises and helps people affected by conflict and disaster survive, recover, and gain control of their futures.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $80,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $12,000, with a median grant of $7,500. Among the larger grants were $12,000 each to the University of Utah Development Office and two University Orthopaedic Center scholarships; $10,000 to the Danielle Byron Henry Migraine Foundation; and $8,500 to YWCA Utah Chapter. Other listed grants included $7,500 to Neighborhood House, $5,000 each to Flagstaff Family Food Center and The Advocates, and $3,500 each to Cottonwood Canyons Foundation and the International Rescue Committee.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Walter M. Jarman as president; John C. Jarman and Robert W. Jarman as vice presidents; and Sam Weyher as a board member.
The John W & Helen B Jarman is led by Walter M. Jarman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Walter M. Jarman
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John C. Jarman
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert W. Jarman
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sam Weyher
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The John W & Helen B Jarman
How much does The John W & Helen B Jarman give each year?
The John W & Helen B Jarman gave $80K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $56K across 14 grants.
What is The John W & Helen B Jarman's typical grant size?
The John W & Helen B Jarman's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $7,273, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The John W & Helen B Jarman that year got $9K on average.
Where does The John W & Helen B Jarman give grants?
The John W & Helen B Jarman gives mostly in Utah: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (6%) and Idaho (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (7 grants).
Does The John W & Helen B Jarman give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The John W & Helen B Jarman's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The John W & Helen B Jarman's largest grantees?
The John W & Helen B Jarman's largest 2024 grantees include University of Utah Development Office ($12,000), University Orthopaedic Center - U of U JW & HB Jarman Scholarship ($12,000) and University Orthopaedic Center - U of U Mary Weyher Scholarship ($12,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The John W & Helen B Jarman?
The John W & Helen B Jarman reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $80K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $69K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The John W & Helen B Jarman fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The John W & Helen B Jarman?
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 John W & Helen B Jarman's EIN?
The John W & Helen B Jarman's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0650345. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The John W & Helen B Jarman 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 2020–2024
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