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Jensam Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in WASHINGTON, DC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is J Kayden. It holds total assets of $20.8M. Annual income is reported at $349K. Total assets have grown from $4.7M in 2011 to $20.8M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. 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 2015 to 2024. According to available records, Jensam Foundation Inc. has made 4 grants totaling $8.5M, with a median grant of $2.5M. Annual giving has decreased from $3.5M in 2021 to $2M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $3.5M, with an average award of $2.1M. The foundation has supported 2 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in New York and Pennsylvania. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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.
Jensam Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 4 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, PA.
Jensam Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $8.5M across 4 grants. The median grant size is $2.5M, with an average of $2.1M. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $3.5M.
Jensam Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Jensam Foundation Inc. is headquartered in WASHINGTON, DC. While based in DC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joelle Kayden | PRESIDENT,SECRETARY,DIRECT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Eleanor K Sloane | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$20.8M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$20.8M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
4
Total Giving
$8.5M
Average Grant
$2.1M
Median Grant
$2.5M
Unique Recipients
2
Most Common Grant
$3M
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rockefeller UniversityCASH CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $2M | 2023 |
| Wissahickon TrailsCASH CONTRIBUTION | Ambler, PA | $10K | 2021 |