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Jim Henson Foundation is a private trust based in LONG IS CITY, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1984. The principal officer is Ren & Co Llp. It holds total assets of $6.6M. Annual income is reported at $5.9M. Total assets have grown from $3M in 2011 to $4.2M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 10 officers and trustees. Puppetry at the carriage house (patch): a residency program setup through the jim henson foundation with support from the jane henson foundation. Puppet theater artists are given access to the henson carriage house space for 5-6 days to rehearse their new work and then perform a work-in-progress at the end of the week in front on an invited audience with a feedback session following the performance. Artists are also given a $1,000 stipend to help offset costs incurred during the residency. The patch residency was awarded to four artists in 2022: andy gaukel, sachiyo takahashi & rowan magee, charlotte lily gaspard, and marcella murray. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and Minnesota. According to available records, Jim Henson Foundation has made 191 grants totaling $1M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $236K in 2021 to $288K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $506K distributed across 90 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $50K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 71 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Georgia, Minnesota, which account for 72% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 18 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 53 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Puppetry at the carriage house (patch): a residency program setup through the jim henson foundation with support from the jane henson foundation. Puppet theater artists are given access to the henson carriage house space for 5-6 days to rehearse their new work and then perform a work-in-progress at the end of the week in front on an invited audience with a feedback session following the performance. Artists are also given a $1,000 stipend to help offset costs incurred during the residency. The patch residency was awarded to four artists in 2022: andy gaukel, sachiyo takahashi & rowan magee, charlotte lily gaspard, and marcella murray.
Expenses: $7K
Richard exhibit - montreal: the jim henson foundation presents: american puppet theater today: the photography of richard termine, an exhibit of over 100 photographs depicting the breadth and vibrancy of the american puppet theater scene, with a special focus on new york city puppet theater artists. In 2022 the exhibit toured to montreal to the festival de casteliers march 3-april 3 at the galerie d'outremont.
Expenses: $6K
Puppetry at the carriage house (patch): a residency program setup through the jim henson foundation with support from the jane henson foundation. Puppet theater artists are given access to the henson carriage house space for 5-6 days to rehearse their new work and then perform a work-in-progress at the end of the week in front on an invited audience with a feedback session following the performance. Artists are also given a $1,000 stipend to help offset costs incurred during the residency. The patch residency was awarded to four artists in 2022: andy gaukel, sachiyo takahashi & rowan magee, charlotte lily gaspard, and marcella murray. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 191 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, GA, MN.
Jim Henson Foundation has distributed a total of $1M across 191 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $50K.
Jim Henson Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Jim Henson Foundation is headquartered in LONG IS CITY, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 18 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanne Tierney | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Cheryl Henson | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Richard Termine | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Louis Borodinsky | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Pam Arciero | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Raymond Carr | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Leslie Strongwater | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Blair Thomas | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dan Hurlin | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Chamindika Wanduragala | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$534K
Total Assets
$4.2M
Fair Market Value
$4.4M
Net Worth
$4.2M
Grants Paid
$288K
Contributions
$251K
Net Investment Income
$815K
Distribution Amount
$198K
Total: $4M
Total Grants
191
Total Giving
$1M
Average Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
71
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The FieldPUPPET PRODUCTION | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Center For Puppetry ArtsPUPPET PRODUCTION | Atlanta, GA | $25K | 2023 |
| New Victory TheaterPUPPET PRODUCTION | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Here Arts CenterPUPPET PRODUCTION | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| La MamaPUPPET PRODUCTION | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| St Ann'S WarehousePUPPET PRODUCTION | Brooklyn, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Yara Arts GroupPUPPET PRODUCTION | New York, NY | $7K | 2023 |
| The Center At West ParkPUPPET PRODUCTION | New York, NY | $7K | 2023 |
| Concrete Temple TheatrePUPPET PRODUCTION | New York, NY | $7K | 2023 |
| Flock TheatrePUPPET PRODUCTION | New London, CT | $7K | 2023 |
| Asheville Creative ArtsPUPPET PRODUCTION | Black Mountain, NC | $7K | 2023 |
| Shadowlight ProductionsPUPPET PRODUCTION | San Francisco, CA | $7K | 2023 |
| Loco7 Dane Puppet Theatre CompanyPUPPET PRODUCTION | New York, NY | $7K | 2023 |
| Sandglass TheaterPUPPET PRODUCTION | Putney, VT | $7K | 2023 |
| Teatro SeaPUPPET PRODUCTION | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| BamPUPPET PRODUCTION | Brooklyn, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Japan SocietyPUPPET PRODUCTION | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| The Battery ConservancyPUPPET PRODUCTION | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| The Eugene O'Neill Theater CenterPUPPET PRODUCTION | Waterford, CT | $5K | 2023 |
| 59e59 TheatersPUPPET PRODUCTION | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Dixon PlacePUPPET PRODUCTION | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Flushing Town HallPUPPET PRODUCTION | Flushing, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| The Public TheaterPUPPET PRODUCTION | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Shake On The LakeALLELU AWARD | Silver Lake, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Chicago International Puppet Theater FestivalALLELU AWARD | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Puppet Showplace TheaterPUPPET PRODUCTION | Brookline, MA | $4K | 2023 |
| Puppeteers Of America IncPUPPET PRODUCTION | Minneapolis, MN | $4K | 2023 |
| Chinese Theatre WorksPUPPET PRODUCTION | Long Island City, NY | $4K | 2023 |
| Black Cherry Puppet TheaterPUPPET PRODUCTION | Baltimore, MD | $4K | 2023 |
| Izso IncPUPPET PRODUCTION | Tucson, AZ | $4K | 2023 |
| Rogue Artists EnsemblePUPPET PRODUCTION | Sun Valley, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| AutomataPUPPET PRODUCTION | Los Angeles, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Fractured AtlasPUPPET PRODUCTION | Hartsdale, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Skysaver ProductionsPUPPET PRODUCTION | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| American Theater For Puppetry ArtsPUPPET PRODUCTION | Austerlitz, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Engn Cntr LtdPUPPET PRODUCTION | Callicoon, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| In The Heart Of The BeastPUPPET PRODUCTION | Minneapolis, MN | $3K | 2023 |
| Radiohole IncPUPPET PRODUCTION | Brooklyn, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Rough House TheaterPUPPET PRODUCTION | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |