Private foundation · EIN 31-1745139 · Braintree, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Jms Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $167K total, median $5,000. 100% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$167K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.0M

Grants paid in 2025

11 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Beth Israel Milton HospitalMilton, MAResearch$50K
Greater Boston Food BankBoston, MACharitable$35K
Dana Farber Cancer InstituteBrookline, MAResearch$25K
Wgbh Beacon CircleBoston, MAEducation$25K
Brookline Community FundBrookline, MACharitable$10K
Combined Jewish PhilanthropiesBoston, MACharitable$5,000
The Home for Little WanderersBoston, MACharitable$5,000
Rosies PlaceBoston, MAChariitable$4,000
Brookline Education FoundationBrookline, MAEducation$3,500
Milton Council on AgingMilton, MACharitable$3,500
Pan Mass ChallengeNeedham, MAResearch$1,000

About this foundation

Jms Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Braintree, Massachusetts, administered in care of Ken Najarian, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Jms Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Jms Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $167K across 11 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Jms Family Foundation Inc give?

Massachusetts (11 grants), per its latest filing.

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