J & M Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 26-1392022
Foundation Overview
Based in Salinas, CA, J & M Foundation has awarded 153 grants totaling $1,603,500 to organizations in California, Colorado and 1 other state across the US. Individual grants range from $2,500 to $30,000, with a median award of $10,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
0 of 20 recipients (0%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
80% of all grants are concentrated in California, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within California, funding concentrates in Monterey (25%), Salinas (16%), San Francisco (11%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 18% change over 7 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Dual focus on community projects (75%) and education, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into J & M Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel Ideas Foundation | $5,000 | Carmel, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Aspen Center For Environmental Stud | $20,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Aspen Historical Society | $5,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Cal Poly Fund | $5,000 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Csumb University Advancement | $20,000 | Seaside, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Interim Inc | $5,000 | Monterey, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Uc Davis Foundation | $20,000 | Davis, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Big Sur Land Trust | $25,000 | Monterey, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Nature Conservancy California Progr | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| National Alliance On Mental Illness | $15,000 | Monterey, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Food Bank For Monterey County | $5,000 | Salinas, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Aspen Music Festival School | $5,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Family House | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Save Our Shores | $5,000 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Big Sur Fire Brigade | $10,000 | Big Sur, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Meals On Wheels Monterey Peninsula | $10,000 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Meals On Wheels Salinas Valley | $5,000 | Salinas, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Big Sur Health Center | $10,000 | Big Sur, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Cachagua Fire Protection District | $10,000 | Carmel Valley, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Carmel Ideas Foundation | $5,000 | Carmel, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Aspen Center For Environmental Stud | $20,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Aspen Historical Society | $5,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Cal Poly Fund | $5,000 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Csumb University Advancement | $20,000 | Seaside, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Interim Inc | $2,500 | Monterey, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Uc Davis Foundation | $15,000 | Davis, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Big Sur Land Trust | $25,000 | Monterey, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Nature Conservancy California Progr | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| National Alliance On Mental Illness | $20,000 | Monterey, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Food Bank For Monterey County | $5,000 | Salinas, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Aspen Music Festival School | $5,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Family House | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Save Our Shores | $3,000 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Big Sur Fire Brigade | $5,000 | Big Sur, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels Monterey Peninsula | $10,000 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels Salinas Valley | $5,000 | Salinas, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Big Sur Health Center | $10,000 | Big Sur, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Cachagua Fire Protection District | $5,000 | Carmel Valley, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Carmel Ideas Foundation | $5,000 | Carmel, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Aspen Center For Environmental Stud | $20,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Aspen Historical Society | $5,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Cal Poly Fund | $5,000 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Csumb University Advancement | $20,000 | Seaside, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Interim Inc | $2,500 | Monterey, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Uc Davis Foundation | $15,000 | Davis, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Big Sur Land Trust | $25,000 | Monterey, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Nature Conservancy California Progr | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| National Alliance On Mental Illness | $20,000 | Monterey, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Food Bank For Monterey County | $5,000 | Salinas, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Aspen Music Festival School | $5,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Family House | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Save Our Shores | $3,000 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Big Sur Fire Brigade | $5,000 | Big Sur, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels Monterey Peninsula | $10,000 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels Salinas Valley | $5,000 | Salinas, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Big Sur Health Center | $10,000 | Big Sur, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Cachagua Fire Protection District | $5,000 | Carmel Valley, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Carmel Ideas Foundation | $5,000 | Carmel, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Aspen Center For Environmental Stud | $20,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Aspen Historical Society | $5,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Csumb University Advancement | $20,000 | Seaside, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Interim Inc | $2,500 | Monterey, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Uc Davis Foundation | $15,000 | Davis, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Big Sur Land Trust | $25,000 | Monterey, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Monterey Jazz Festival | $20,000 | Monterey, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| National Alliance On Mental Illness | $20,000 | Monterey, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Food Bank For Monterey County | $5,000 | Salinas, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Family House | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Save Our Shores | $2,500 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Big Sur Fire Brigade | $5,000 | Big Sur, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Big Sur Health Center | $10,000 | Big Sur, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Cachagua Fire Protection District | $2,500 | Carmel Valley, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Carmel Ideas Foundation | $5,000 | Carmel, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Aspen Center For Environmental Stud | $20,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Aspen Historical Society | $5,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Csumb University Advancement | $20,000 | Seaside, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Interim Inc | $5,000 | Monterey, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Rancho Cielo | $10,000 | Salinas, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Uc Davis Foundation | $15,000 | Davis, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Big Sur Land Trust | $30,000 | Monterey, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Monterey Jazz Festival | $20,000 | Monterey, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Nature Conservancy California Progr | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| National Alliance On Mental Illness | $20,000 | Monterey, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Food Bank For Monterey County | $5,000 | Salinas, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Aspen Music Festival School | $5,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Family House | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Save Our Shores | $2,500 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Big Sur Fire Brigade | $5,000 | Big Sur, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Meals On Wheels Monterey Peninsula | $2,500 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Meals On Wheels Salinas Valley | $2,500 | Salinas, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Big Sur Health Center | $5,000 | Big Sur, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Community Foundation Of Monterey Co | $2,500 | Monterey, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Cachagua Fire Protection District | $5,000 | Carmel Valley, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Carmel Ideas Foundation | $15,000 | Carmel, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Aspen Center For Environmental Stud | $10,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Aspen Historical Society | $5,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Cal Poly Fund | $10,000 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Csumb University Advancement | $5,000 | Seaside, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Interim Inc | $5,000 | Monterey, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Rancho Cielo | $10,000 | Salinas, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Uc Davis Foundation | $15,000 | Davis, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Big Sur Land Trust | $15,000 | Monterey, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| El Teatro Campesino | $10,000 | San Juan Bautista, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Monterey Jazz Festival | $20,000 | Monterey, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Nature Conservancy California Progr | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| National Alliance On Mental Illness | $20,000 | Monterey, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Food Bank For Monterey County | $5,000 | Salinas, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Youth Orcestra Salinas | $10,000 | Salinas, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Aspen Music Festival School | $5,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Family House | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Future Citizens Foundation | $5,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Pay It Forward Scholarship | 2018 |
| Big Sur Fire Brigade | $2,500 | Big Sur, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Meals On Wheels Monterey Peninsula | $2,500 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Meals On Wheels Salinas Valley | $2,500 | Salinas, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Big Sur Health Center | $2,500 | Big Sur, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Carmel Ideas Foundation | $15,000 | Carmel, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Aspen Center For Environmental Stud | $10,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Aspen Historical Society | $5,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Cal Poly Fund | $10,000 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Interim Inc | $5,000 | Monterey, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Rancho Cielo | $10,000 | Salinas, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Uc Davis Foundation | $15,000 | Davis, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Big Sur Land Trust | $15,000 | Monterey, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| El Teatro Campesino | $10,000 | San Juan Bautista, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Monterey Jazz Festival | $20,000 | Monterey, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Nature Conservancy California Progr | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| National Alliance On Mental Illness | $20,000 | Monterey, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Youth Orcestra Salinas | $10,000 | Salinas, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Aspen Music Festival School | $5,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Family House | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Future Citizens Foundation | $5,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Pay It Forward Scholarship | 2017 |
| Carmel Ideas Foundation | $15,000 | Carmel, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of Am | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Aspen Center For Environmental Stud | $20,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Aspen Historical Society | $5,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Cal Poly Fund | $10,000 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Interim Inc | $5,000 | Monterey, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Uc Davis Foundation | $15,000 | Davis, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Big Sur Land Trust | $15,000 | Monterey, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| El Teatro Campesino | $10,000 | San Juan Bautista, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Monterey Jazz Festival | $10,000 | Monterey, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| National Alliance On Mental Illness | $15,000 | Monterey, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Youth Orcestra Salinas | $5,000 | Salinas, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Aspen Music Festival School | $10,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Family House | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Save Our Shores | $10,000 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 26-1392022 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 18900 PORTOLA DR STE 200 Salinas, CA 93908-1269 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee J & M Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Jane B Dunaway |
|---|---|
| Treasurer | Tena D Farr |
| Asst. Sec. | Ricky Nguyen |
Forms 990-PF
IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.
Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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