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THE JSM CHARITABLE TRUST

THE JSM CHARITABLE TRUST

St. Louis, MO, US
501(c)3
EIN
43-1769438
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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THE JSM CHARITABLE TRUST

St. Louis, MO, US
501(c)3
EIN
43-1769438
Private Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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AI Summary

The JSM Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants exclusively by invitation and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the Trust distributed a total of $8.3 million across 14 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Trust can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$8.3M

2024
Grantees funded
14
Multi-year grantees
64%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

13

Median 1st year grant
$217.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$340K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
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Jeffrey M McDonnell
Board Member
J
James S McDonnell Iii
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE JSM CHARITABLE TRUST?
No. THE JSM CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE JSM CHARITABLE TRUST give?
THE JSM CHARITABLE TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in Missouri, West Virginia, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE JSM CHARITABLE TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE JSM CHARITABLE TRUST fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $218 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE JSM CHARITABLE TRUST make each year?
In 2024, THE JSM CHARITABLE TRUST awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $8.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE JSM CHARITABLE TRUST fund recently?
In 2024, THE JSM CHARITABLE TRUST awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, FOREST PARK FOREVER INC, and GATEWAY ARCH PARK FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE JSM CHARITABLE TRUST?
THE JSM CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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