Private foundation · EIN 46-1610590 · Mobile, Alabama · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Jmt Foundation Trust

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: 5 grants paid, $200K total, median $50K. 100% of grants stayed in Alabama.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$200K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in AL
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Rainbow Omega IncEastaboga, ALTo provideassistance to thosewith disabilities$70K
Munford Church of ChristMunford, ALProvide financialassistance for churchprograms/missions$60K
University Church of ChristMobile, ALProvide financialsupport for churchprograms/missions$50K
Individual & Family Support of South AlabamaMobile, ALTo provideassistance to thosewith disabilities$10K
Lads to LeadersMontgomery, ALTo developeyouth intochristian leaders$10K

About this foundation

Jmt Foundation Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Mobile, Alabama, administered in care of John R Wells, tax-exempt since 2013. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Jmt Foundation Trust 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 Jmt Foundation Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $200K across 5 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Jmt Foundation Trust give?

Alabama (5 grants), per its latest filing.

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