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Jem Charitable Foundation

Erie, Pennsylvania  ·  EIN 472054575  ·  Private foundation

Jem Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Erie, Pennsylvania. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.1M in grants paid and $24.0M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 24 individual grants from this funder — $5.8M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for higher education. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$24.0M
Total assets
24
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Jem Charitable Foundation funds

Jem Charitable Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Jem Charitable Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Saint Mary's Home of Erie
For benevolent care
Erie, PA$440K2020
Saint Mary's Home of Erie
For benevolent care
Erie, PA$400K2018
Saint Mary's Home of Erie
For benevolent care
Erie, PA$400K2023
Saint Mary's Home of Erie
For benevolent care
Erie, PA$400K2017
Saint Mary's Home of Erie
For benevolent care
Erie, PA$400K2022
Cathedral Preparatory School
Scholarships
Erie, PA$275K2020
Gannon University
Scholarships
Erie, PA$275K2020
Gannon University
Scholarships
Erie, PA$250K2022
Cathedral Preparatory School
Scholarships
Erie, PA$250K2022
Cathedral Preparatory School
Scholarships
Erie, PA$250K2024
Gannon University
Scholarships
Erie, PA$250K2024
Gannon University
Scholarships for families with income less than $125,000
Erie, PA$250K2017
Cathedral Preparatory School
Scholarships for families with income less than $125,000
Erie, PA$250K2017
Gannon University
Scholarships
Erie, PA$250K2018
Cathedral Preparatory School
Scholarships
Erie, PA$250K2018

Jem Charitable Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.0M
2018$1.1M
2020$1.1M
2022$1.0M
2023$1.0M
2024$600K

How to apply for funding from Jem Charitable Foundation

From Jem Charitable Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“NO DEADLINE”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about Jem Charitable Foundation

Does Jem Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Jem Charitable Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Jem Charitable Foundation fund?
Jem Charitable Foundation's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include Saint Mary's Home of Erie, Saint Mary's Home of Erie, Saint Mary's Home of Erie. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Jem Charitable Foundation give in grants?
Jem Charitable Foundation reported $1.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.8M over 24 grants.
Where is Jem Charitable Foundation located?
Jem Charitable Foundation is based in Erie, Pennsylvania. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 472054575.
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About this profile. This page is built from Jem Charitable Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Jem Charitable Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.