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Jacob Burns Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in PLEASANTVILLE, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1959. The principal officer is Barry Shenkman. It holds total assets of $7.8M. Annual income is reported at $2.4M. Total assets have decreased from $21.3M in 2011 to $7.8M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and Florida. According to available records, Jacob Burns Foundation Inc. has made 358 grants totaling $1.6M, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has grown from $279K in 2020 to $995K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $215K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 136 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Florida, Massachusetts, which account for 80% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 15 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$115K
Based on 62 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Jacob Burns Foundation Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 358 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, FL, MA.
Jacob Burns Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $1.6M across 358 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $215K.
Jacob Burns Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Jacob Burns Foundation Inc. is headquartered in PLEASANTVILLE, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 15 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Shenkman | EXCUTIVE VP AND SECRETARY | $26K | $0 | $26K |
| Alan Goldberg | VP AND ASSIST SECRETARY | $20K | $0 | $20K |
| Barry A Shenkman | PRESIDENT AND TREASURER | $15K | $0 | $15K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$7.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$7.8M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
358
Total Giving
$1.6M
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
136
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin N CardozoCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $215K | 2022 |
| ArtswestchesterCHARITABLE | White Plains, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Jacob Burns Film CenterCHARITABLE | Pleasantville, NY | $30K | 2022 |
| Great Barrington Public TheaterCHARITABLE | Great Barrington, MA | $21K | 2022 |
| Boca Raton Regional HospitalCHARITABLE | Boca Raton, FL | $20K | 2022 |
| Boca Raton Historical SocietyCHARITABLE | Boca Raton, FL | $15K | 2022 |
| The George Washington UniversityCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $15K | 2022 |
| Chappaqua Volunteer Fire DepartmentCHARITABLE | Chappaqua, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Junior League Of Boca RatonCHARITABLE | Boca Raton, FL | $9K | 2022 |
| Brooklyn Bridge Park ConservancyCHARITABLE | Brooklyn, NY | $6K | 2022 |
| WxpnCHARITABLE | Philadelphia, PA | $5K | 2022 |
| Ymca Of Palm Beach CountyCHARITABLE | Lake Worth Beach, FL | $5K | 2022 |
| The Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton FundCHARITABLE | Boca Raton, FL | $5K | 2022 |
| The Franklin InstituteCHARITABLE | Philadelphia, PA | $5K | 2022 |
| The Boys And Girls Club Of Broward CountyCHARITABLE | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $5K | 2022 |
| Florence Fuller Child Development CenterCHARITABLE | Boca Raton, FL | $4K | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Palm Beach CountyCHARITABLE | West Palm Beach, FL | $3K | 2022 |
| Boca Raton Museum Of ArtCHARITABLE | Boca Raton, FL | $3K | 2022 |
| Brain Bowl Events IncCHARITABLE | Delray Beach, FL | $3K | 2022 |
| Canine Assisted Therapy IncCHARITABLE | Oakland Park, FL | $3K | 2022 |
| Arc StagesCHARITABLE | Pleasantville, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| South Carolina AquariumCHARITABLE | Charleston, SC | $3K | 2022 |
| Crohn'S & ColitisCHARITABLE | Garden City, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| The Wingman FoundationCHARITABLE | Minden, NV | $2K | 2022 |
| Fau Foundation UniversityCHARITABLE | Boca Raton, FL | $2K | 2022 |