About the Foundation

The JAHMA Foundation was chartered in 1999. Its mission is to further charitable and educational opportunities on behalf of residents living at JAHMA-member properties. The JAHMA Foundation is funded primarily by individual and corporate contributions. All gifts are tax-deductible. 

President: 
J. Kenneth Pagano, NAHP-e, CPM, SHCM, Essex Plaza Management Associates

Administrator:
Bruce Johnson, Ph.D.
Phone: 215-262-4230
Email: bjohnson@themichaelsorg.com

DID YOU KNOW?

→ Students living at more than 89 different affordable housing sites in NJ have received scholarships.
→ The JF has awarded more than 569 scholarships.
→ The JF has awarded $1,079,800 in scholarships.
→ 108 students have graduated from college or trade school while receiving JF scholarships.
→ 33 students with GEDs have received JF scholarships.
→ The average JF scholarship is $1,898.
→ The most commonly attended school by JAHMA Scholars is Rutgers University.
→ The JF awarded 26 scholarships in 2023.
→ 262 students have received a JAHMA Foundation scholarship in more than one year.
→ In 2023 the JF awarded a total of $70,000.
→ In each of the last 5 consecutive years the JF has awarded at least $57,000.
→ The most common major for JF scholars is nursing.