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.
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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
$14M
39%

FOREST PARK FOREVER INC
$7.8M
22%

GATEWAY ARCH PARK FOUNDATION
$3.7M
10%
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Total No. of Grants
13
Median 1st year grant
$217.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$340K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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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