J & M Foundation
Invitation OnlySalinas, California · EIN 26-1392022 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
23% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sur Land Trust | Monterey, CA | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Aspen Center for Environmental Stud | Aspen, CO | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Csumb University Advancement | Seaside, CA | General operating support | $20,000 |
| UC Davis Foundation | Davis, CA | General operating support | $20,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | Monterey, CA | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Interim Inc | Monterey, CA | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Big Sur Health Center | Big Sur, CA | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Carmel Ideas Foundation | Carmel, CA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Aspen Historical Society | Aspen, CO | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Cal Poly Fund | San Luis Obispo, CA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Food Bank for Monterey County | Salinas, CA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Aspen Music Festival School | Aspen, CO | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Cachagua Fire Protection District | Carmel Valley, CA | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($65,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $220,000 | 19 |
| 2024 | $220,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $225,000 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621809349100942
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1392022
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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