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Jane Henson Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Prager And Fenton Llp. It holds total assets of $5.3M. Annual income is reported at $2.3M. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and Connecticut. According to available records, Jane Henson Foundation Inc. has made 121 grants totaling $1.3M, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $370K and $575K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $575K distributed across 42 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $100K, with an average award of $11K. The foundation has supported 48 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Georgia, Connecticut, which account for 45% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 18 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$11K
Largest Grant
$60K
Based on 32 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Jane Henson Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 121 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, GA, CT.
Jane Henson Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $1.3M across 121 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $11K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $100K.
Jane Henson Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Jane Henson Foundation Inc. is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 18 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Henson | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$435K
Total Assets
$5.8M
Fair Market Value
$7.3M
Net Worth
$5.8M
Grants Paid
$370K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$165K
Distribution Amount
$352K
Total: $5.4M
Total Grants
121
Total Giving
$1.3M
Average Grant
$11K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
48
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Henson LegacyGENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Arts ConnectionTO SUPPORT CREATIVE PUPPET ARTS OF PUPPETRY CLASSES IN THE SCHOOLS | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| American Museum Of The Moving ImageTO SUPPORT THE JIM HENSON COLLECTION & RELATED PROGRAMMING | Astoria, NY | $60K | 2023 |
| Center For Puppetry ArtsTO SUPPORT THE JIM HENSON COLLECTION & RELATED PROGRAMMING | Atlanta, GA | $60K | 2023 |
| The Jim Henson FoundationTO SUPPORT GENERAL FUNDS | Long Island City, NY | $30K | 2023 |
| Eugene O'Neill Theater CenterNATIONAL PUPPETRY CONFERENCE AT THE O'NEILL | Waterford, CT | $25K | 2023 |
| University Of Connecticut Foundation Inc$10,000 BALLARD INSTITUTE AND MUSEUM OF PUPPETRY (FUND 0020262), $10,000 DRAMATIC ARTS - PUPPETRY (FUND 0021546) | Storrs, CT | $20K | 2023 |
| The Puppeteers Of America IncGENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES | Minneapolis, MN | $12K | 2023 |
| Unima-Usa IncGENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES | Atlanta, GA | $12K | 2023 |
| University Of Maryland College Park Foundation IncJIM HENSON ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCY FUND | College Park, MD | $10K | 2023 |
| National Museum Of American HistoryTO SUPPORT THE JIM HENSON COLLECTION & RELATED PROGRAMMING | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Museum Of Pop Culture (Mopop)TO SUPPORT THE LEGACY OF HENSON THROUGH SUPPORT OF JIM HENSON EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES AND PROGRAMMING | Seattle, WA | $7K | 2023 |
| Puppet Showplace TheaterTO SUPPORT CREATIVE PUPPET ARTS IN THE CLASSROOM | Brookline, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Puppetry In PracticeTO SUPPORT CREATIVE PUPPET ARTS IN THE CLASSROOM | Brooklyn, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Sandglass TheaterTO SUPPORT AMERICAN PUPPET THEATER | Putney, VT | $5K | 2023 |
| Automata ArtsTO SUPPORT AMERICAN PUPPET THEATER | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Black Cherry IncTO SUPPORT CREATIVE PUPPET ARTS IN THE CLASSROOM | Baltimore, MD | $5K | 2023 |
| Bob Baker Marionetts TheaterTO SUPPORT AMERICAN PUPPET THEATER | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Columbia Marionette TheatreTO SUPPORT AMERICAN PUPPET THEATER | Columbia, SC | $5K | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Of Washington County IncTO SUPPORT THE LEGACY OF HENSON THROUGH THE JIM HENSON'S BOYHOOD EXHIBIT FUND | Greenville, MS | $5K | 2023 |
| Great Arizona Puppet TheaterTO SUPPORT AMERICAN PUPPET THEATER | Phoenix, AZ | $5K | 2023 |
| Mead School For Human Development IncIN MEMORY OF JANE ANNE NEBEL HENSON | Stamford, CT | $5K | 2023 |
| Museum Of Wisconsin ArtTO SUPPORT CREATIVE PUPPET ARTS OF ANWAR FLOYD-PRUITT'S PUPPET MAKING PROGRAM | West Bend, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Northwestern High SchoolTO SUPPORT THE LEGACY OF HENSON THROUGH THE JIM HENSON HIGH SCHOOL OF ARTS & MEDIA | Hyattsville, MD | $5K | 2023 |
| Open Eye Figure TheatreTO SUPPORT AMERICAN PUPPET THEATER | Minneapolis, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| Academy FoundationTO SUPPORT ACADEMY MUSEUM OF MOTION PICTURES FOR THE JIM HENSON EXHIBIT & RELATED PROGRAMMING | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Sesame WorkshopTO SUPPORT THE LEGACY OF HENSON THROUGH THE PRESERVATION OF JIM HENSON'S WORK ON SESAME STREET | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Studio In A School AssocTO SUPPORT CREATIVE PUPPET ARTS IN THE CLASSROOM | New York, NY | $4K | 2023 |
| Cedars Of MarinTO SUPPORT CREATIVE PUPPET ARTS IN THE CLASSROOM | Ross, CA | $4K | 2023 |
| ArtstartTO SUPPORT CREATIVE PUPPET ARTS OF PUPPETRY CLASSES | Saint Paul, MN | $4K | 2023 |
| Jacqueline Wade - Jubilee School Fiscal Sponsor - Great Small WorksTO SUPPORT CREATIVE PUPPET ARTS IN THE CLASSROOM | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| St Paul The ApostleFOR MUSIC MINISTRY PROGRAM IN MEMORY OF JANE ANNE NEBEL HENSON | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Saint Kateri Tekakwitha ParishFOR THE ST. BRIDGET CHURCH IN MEMORY OF JANE ANNE NEBEL HENSON | Kent, CT | $3K | 2023 |
| Drama Of Works IncTO SUPPORT CREATIVE PUPPET ARTS OF PUPPET CLUB | Brooklyn, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| University Of Pittsburgh - Falk Laboratory SchoolTO SUPPORT CREATIVE PUPPET ARTS THROUGH GIANT PUPPET DANCE CLUB | Pittsburgh, PA | $3K | 2023 |
| The Strong National Museum Of PlayTO SUPPORT THE LEGACY OF HENSON THROUGH THE JIM HENSON COLLECTION & RELATED PROGRAMMING | Rochester, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Maryland Center For History And CultureTO SUPPORT THE PUBLIC PROGRAMMING FOR THE JIM HENSON EXHIBIT | Baltimore, MD | $10K | 2022 |