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Jesselson Foundation is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1957. The principal officer is Mr Michael Jesselson. It holds total assets of $7M. Annual income is reported at $542K. Total assets have grown from $5.4M in 2010 to $7.8M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in New York. According to available records, Jesselson Foundation has made 26 grants totaling $2.4M, with a median grant of $9K. Annual giving has decreased from $2.4M in 2021 to $11K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $1.5M, with an average award of $91K. The foundation has supported 22 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in New York and Florida and Pennsylvania. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No specific application information is available for this foundation. Check the 990-PF filings below for application guidelines, or visit the foundation's website if listed above.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$360
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$5K
Based on 3 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.
Jesselson Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 26 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, FL, PA.
Jesselson Foundation has distributed a total of $2.4M across 26 grants. The median grant size is $9K, with an average of $91K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $1.5M.
Jesselson Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (136075098) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Jesselson Foundation is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claire Strauss | SECY/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Steven Chill | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ted Mirvis | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael Jesselson | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$225K
Total Assets
$7.8M
Fair Market Value
$5M
Net Worth
$7.8M
Grants Paid
$196K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$247K
Total: $547K
Total Grants
26
Total Giving
$2.4M
Average Grant
$91K
Median Grant
$9K
Unique Recipients
22
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia UniversityGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $65K | 2021 |
| Beach Minyan IncGENERAL CHARITABLE | Westhampton Beach, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Salanter Akiba Riverdale AcademyGENERAL CHARITABLE | Bronx, NY | $360 | 2022 |
| Educational Institute Oholei TorahGENERAL CHARITABLE | Brooklyn, NY | $100 | 2022 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds IncGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $1.5M | 2021 |
| Catalyst Foundation For Universal EducationGENERAL CHARITABLE | New York, NY | $250K | 2021 |
| United Jewish AppealGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $210K | 2021 |
| American Committee For Shaare Zedek Medical CtrGENERAL CHARITABLE | New York, NY | $125K | 2021 |
| Chabad Of Key BiscaneGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Key Biscane, FL | $57K | 2021 |
| Museum Of Arts And DesignGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $35K | 2021 |
| New York Legal Assistance GroupGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $25K | 2021 |
| American Friends Of Hebrew UniversityGENERAL CHARITABLE | New York, NY | $25K | 2021 |
| Bar-Ilan UniversityGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $18K | 2021 |
| Museum Of Modern ArtGENERAL CHARITABLE | New York, NY | $15K | 2021 |
| Baeck (Leo) InstituteGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $10K | 2021 |
| Jewish Book TrustGENERAL CHARITABLE | Chicago, NY | $10K | 2021 |
| Congregation Bnai IsraelGENERAL CHARITABLE | New York, NY | $8K | 2021 |
| Internation Beit DinGENERAL CHARITABLE | Bronx, NY | $8K | 2021 |
| Museum Of The American RevolutionGENERAL CHARITABLE | Philadelphia, PA | $5K | 2021 |
| Congregation Zichron Ephraim(Park East Synagogue)GENERAL CHARITABLE | New York, NY | $2K | 2021 |
| Congregation Orach ChaimGENERAL CHARITABLE | New York, NY | $1K | 2021 |
| Congregation Beth-ElGENERAL CHARITABLE | Miami Beach, FL | $1K | 2021 |