The Jsm Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlySt Louis, Missouri · EIN 43-1769438 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$18.2M
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$450,000
Total assets$1,259
Half of its grants to organizations were between $230,000 and $1,640,000.
From the return
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
21% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington University | St Louis, MO | General support | $9,050,000 |
| Forest Park Forever | St Louis, MO | General support | $2,180,000 |
| Barnes Jewish Hospital Foundation | St Louis, MO | General support | $1,730,000 |
| Hollins University | Roanoke, VA | General support | $1,640,000 |
| Missouri Historical Society | St Louis, MO | General support | $1,039,000 |
| Einsenhower Fellowships | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $600,000 |
| St Louis Zoo | St Louis, MO | General support | $520,000 |
| Davis & Elkins College | Elkins, WV | General support | $450,000 |
| International Institute Metro St Louis | St Louis, MO | General support | $390,000 |
| Missouri Botanical Gardens | St Louis, MO | General support | $230,000 |
| St Louis Science Center | St Louis, MO | General support | $230,000 |
| Arch Grants | St Louis, MO | General support | $50,000 |
| Clark-Fox Family Foundation | St Louis, MO | General support | $50,000 |
| Maryville University | St Louis, MO | General support | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,179,000 | 14 |
| 2024 | $8,345,500 | 13 |
| 2023 | $8,053,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641349349102529
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-1769438
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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