Private foundation · EIN 65-0122428 · Garden City, New York

Charles R Jelm Charitable 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: 15 grants paid, $200K total, median $10K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$200K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in NY
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Hatti Larlham Center for Children With DisabilitiesMantua, OHGeneral support$30K
Haven of Rest MinistriesAkron, OHGeneral support$25K
Greater Cleveland Foodbank IncCleveland, OHGeneral support$20K
Freedom Ride IncOrlando, FLGeneral support$17K
Akroncanton Regional FoodbankAkron, OHGeneral support$16K
Blue Grass CharitiesLexington, KYGeneral support$15K
Empowering EpilepsySolon, OHGeneral support$12K
Heartland Mental HealthWinter Haven, FLGeneral support$10K
Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenTampa, FLGeneral support$10K
Foresight Ski Guides IncDenver, COGeneral support$9,000
City MissionCleveland, OHGeneral support$8,000
Delores ProjectDenver, COGeneral support$8,000
Arts Council of Preston CountyKingwood, WVGeneral support$7,000
Habitat for Humanity of MetroDenver, COGeneral support$7,000
Gathering Place of DevenerDenver, COGeneral support$6,000

By state: Ohio 6 · Florida 3 · Colorado 4 · Kentucky 1 · West Virginia 1

About this foundation

Charles R Jelm Charitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Garden City, New York, administered in care of Bessemer Tr, tax-exempt since 1990. 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 Charles R Jelm Charitable 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 Charles R Jelm Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $200K across 15 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Charles R Jelm Charitable Foundation Inc give?

Ohio (6 grants), Florida (3 grants), Colorado (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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