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Mjs Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2012. The principal officer is Marina Shmoukler. It holds total assets of $73.9M. Annual income is reported at $79.2M. Total assets have grown from $500K in 2011 to $29.5M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 5 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 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in New York. According to available records, Mjs Foundation Inc. has made 332 grants totaling $137.9M, with a median grant of $150K. The foundation has distributed between $23.4M and $48.5M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $48.5M distributed across 140 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $5.6M, with an average award of $415K. The foundation has supported 81 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, California, Massachusetts, which account for 92% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$250K
Average Grant
$620K
Largest Grant
$5.6M
Based on 59 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.
Mjs Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 332 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, CA, MA.
Mjs Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $137.9M across 332 grants. The median grant size is $150K, with an average of $415K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $5.6M.
Mjs Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Mjs Foundation Inc. is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Cosmai | TREASURER & SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Marilyn Simons | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Susan E Gibbons | DIRECTOR (AS OF 06/2023) | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| James Simons | BOARD CHAIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jeffrey Wacksman | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$26.8M
Total Assets
$29.5M
Fair Market Value
$29.5M
Net Worth
$8.2M
Grants Paid
$24.1M
Contributions
$18M
Net Investment Income
$113K
Distribution Amount
$331K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
332
Total Giving
$137.9M
Average Grant
$415K
Median Grant
$150K
Unique Recipients
81
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook FoundationGIFT TO SUPPORT THE STARS OF STONY BROOK GALA | Stony Brook, NY | $1.5M | 2023 |
| Felicity HouseGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $1M | 2023 |
| Robin Hood FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR RHF'S GRANTMAKING PROGRAMS | New York, NY | $5.5M | 2023 |
| National Museum Of MathematicsPLEDGED GIFT TO SUPPORT CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | New York, NY | $5M | 2023 |
| Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount SinaiPLEDGED GIFT TO SUPPORT THE TISCH CANCER HOSPITAL AND LUNG CANCER CENTER OF EXCELLENCE | New York, NY | $2M | 2023 |
| The Ronald O Perelman Performing Arts CenterPLEDGED GIFT TO SUPPORT THE PAC PLAZA NAMING IHO MIKE BLOOMBERG | New York, NY | $1.3M | 2023 |
| The Center For DiscoveryPLEDGED GIFT TO SUPPORT THE ENDOWMENT CAMPAIGN | Harris, NY | $1M | 2023 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities New York MetroPLEDGED GIFT IHO NIKI CROCE TO SUPPORT THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | New Hyde Park, NY | $1M | 2023 |
| New York Public LibraryGIFT TO SUPPORT THE ANNUAL FUND | New York, NY | $600K | 2023 |
| New York UniversityPLEDGED GIFT TO SUPPORT THE DR. ALISON ESTABROOK PROFESSORSHIP AT NYU | New York, NY | $600K | 2023 |
| Children & Screens Institute Of Digital Media And Child DevelopmentPLEDGED GIFT TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | Jericho, NY | $500K | 2023 |
| Congregation Bnai JeshurunPLEDGED GIFT TO SUPPORT THE CENTER FOR SPIRITUALITY AND PRAYER | New York, NY | $500K | 2023 |
| Partnership SchoolsPLEDGED GIFT FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $500K | 2023 |
| University Of California Los AngelesPLEDGED GIFT TO SUPPORT A PH.D TRAINING PROGRAM FOR CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH IN AUTISM | Los Angeles, CA | $450K | 2023 |
| Jtm Health Facilities FoundationPLEDGED GIFT TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF THE GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION (GME) PROGRAM'S OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES | Port Jefferson, NY | $333K | 2023 |
| Research Foundation For Mental HygienePLEDGED GIFT TO SUPPORT THE WHITAKER FELLOWSHIP AT THE NYS PSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTE | Menands, NY | $305K | 2023 |
| Columbia University Medical CenterPLEDGED GIFT TO SUPPORT THE WHITAKER ADVANCES FELLOWSHIP IN DEVELOPMENTAL NEUROPSYCHIATRY | New York, NY | $279K | 2023 |
| American Museum Of Natural HistoryGIFT TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | New York, NY | $250K | 2023 |
| Milken InstituteGIFT TO SUPPORT THE PHILANTHROPIC INVESTORS FORUM | New York, NY | $250K | 2023 |
| East Harlem Tutorial ProgramGIFT TO SUPPORT ANNUAL FUND/ANNUAL FRIENDS APPEAL | New York, NY | $250K | 2023 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety Support Fund IncGIFT IN HONOR OF MICHAEL BLOOMBERG | New York, NY | $250K | 2023 |
| Breast Cancer Research FoundationPLEDGED GIFT TO SUPPORT THE MYRA J. BIBLOWIT FUND FOR BREAST CANCER RESEARCH | New York, NY | $250K | 2023 |
| Learningspring SchoolGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $250K | 2023 |
| Last WhispersPLEDGED GIFT TO SUPPORT THE GUERNICA PROJECT | Los Angeles, CA | $208K | 2023 |
| Marlene Meyerson Jcc ManhattanPLEDGED GIFT TO SUPPORT THE WELLNESS PROGRAMMING | New York, NY | $200K | 2023 |
| Hunter College FoundationPLEDGED GIFT TO SUPPORT THE LEWIS BURKE FRUMKES CENTER FOR WRITING AND CULTURE | New York, NY | $200K | 2023 |
| Pace UniversityPLEDGED GIFT TO SUPPORT THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND | New York, NY | $200K | 2023 |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteGIFT TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | Troy, NY | $200K | 2023 |
| Pivot Works IncGIFT IN HONOR OF JIM AND ROBIN HERRNSTEIN (MADAGASCAR) | Randolph, MA | $150K | 2023 |
| Autism SpeaksGIFT TO SUPPORT THE CELEBRITY CHEF GALA | Washington, DC | $150K | 2023 |
| All Star CodePLEDGED GIFT TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | New York, NY | $150K | 2023 |
| Foundation For Independent ArtistsPLEDGED GIFT TO SUPPORT THE GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE BARKIN/SELISSEN PROJECT | New York, NY | $145K | 2023 |
| Quad Preparatory SchoolPLEDGED GIFT TO SUPPORT THE EVERGREEN FUND | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Menorah Foundation IncGIFT TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION | Aventura, FL | $100K | 2023 |
| National September 11 Memorial And Museum At The World Trade CenterGIFT TO SUPPORT THE NEVER FORGET FUND | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Bard Prison InitiativePLEDGED GIFT FOR THE BARD PRISON INITIATIVE'S COLLEGE EDUCATION PROGRAM | Annandaleonhudson, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| North Shore Child & Family Guidance CenterGIFT IN MEMORY OF MARIE RAUTENBERG | Roslyn Hts, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| University Of South Carolina Education FoundationGIFT TO SUPPORT THE THE DAUFUSKIE ISLAND GULLAH (DIGS) FUND - AN ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND @ THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA BEAUFORT | Columbia, SC | $100K | 2023 |
| Changing Times TapPLEDGED GIFT TO HELP FURTHER THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION TO PRESERVE AND CREATE NEW TAP DANCING | New York, NY | $60K | 2023 |
| Autism Science FoundationGIFT TO SUPPORT FOR THE DAY OF LEARNING EVENT | Scarsdale, NY | $55K | 2023 |