Jms Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderSt Louis, Missouri · EIN 43-6871939 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$698K
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$16.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JMS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 600 MASON RIDGE CENTER DRIVE, ST LOUIS MO 63141 |
| Phone | 3145148881 |
| JONISMITHCONSULTING@OUTLOOK | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS FOR GRANTS TO THE JMS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR CONSIDERATION REGARDLESS OF THEIR FORMAT. APPLICATIONS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. |
| Deadlines | NONE AT THIS TIME. |
| Restrictions | APPLICATIONS FOR EDUCATIONAL GRANTS OR SCHOLARSHIPS ARE LIMITED TO UNITED STATES CITIZENS WHO ARE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES OR HAVE COMPLETED THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA KNOWN AS G.E.D. ALL OTHER REQUESTS FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES HAVE NO RESRICTIONS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
40% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri State University | Springfield, MO | Scholarships | $110,000 |
| University of Missouri - St Louis | St Louis, MO | Scholarships | $110,000 |
| St Louis Community Foundation | St Louis, MO | Providing support for the community | $108,000 |
| Ocean Reef Chapel Foundation | Key Largo, FL | Religious purposes | $40,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Provide emergency assistance | $30,000 |
| Florida Keys Children's Shelter | Tavernier, FL | Helping children and families get back on track | $25,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation | Rockville, MD | Providing support for military & veteran families | $20,000 |
| Midwest Section Pga Foundation | Blue Springs, MO | Youth golf | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | St Louis, MO | Providing females with reproductive healthcare | $20,000 |
| St Louis Zoo | St Louis, MO | Providing support for animals | $20,000 |
| Stl Youth Jobs | St Louis, MO | To prepare diverse youth for employment and find jobs | $20,000 |
| The College School | St Louis, MO | Educate children | $17,500 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | Ballwin, MO | Granting wishes for sick children | $15,000 |
| Veterans Community Project | Kansas City, MO | Veteran assistance | $15,000 |
| Leawood Presbyterian Church Food Pantry | Leawood, KS | Feeding families in need | $12,000 |
| Answering the Call 911 | Lees Summit, MO | Support first responders | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Emergency care to people in crises | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of Missouri | St Louis, MO | Providing support for animals | $10,000 |
| Longmeadow Rescue Ranch | Union, MO | Providing support for animals | $10,000 |
| Npr St Louis | St Louis, MO | Providing support for local radio stations | $10,000 |
| Stray Rescue | St Louis, MO | Caring for and nurturing abandoned and neglected animals | $10,000 |
| Truman Men's Soccer Foundation | Kirksville, MO | Supporting the university's soccer team | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Providing relief and support to the community in emergency crises | $10,000 |
| The Purple Leash Project | St Louis, MO | Providing support for animals | $10,000 |
| Florida Keys SPCA | Key West, FL | Serve the homeless and community animals | $5,000 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | Yorktown Heights, NY | Provide guide dogs to people with vision loss | $5,000 |
| Lupus Foundation of America | Washington, DC | Providing research and support for those with lupus | $5,000 |
| St Andrews | St Louis, MO | Support low-income seniors | $5,000 |
| Pierre's Birthday Fund | Oakland, CA | Program for hospitalized children | $3,000 |
| The River Ellis Foundation | Virginia Beach, VA | People in need | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $698,500 | 30 |
| 2023 | $666,000 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202501919349100425
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-6871939
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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