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The Joyce Carol Oates Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in PRINCETON, NJ. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is Greenbaum Rowe Smith Ravin Davis. It holds total assets of $396K. Annual income is reported at $17K. Total assets have grown from $314K in 2011 to $396K in 2024. 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 2016 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including New Jersey, District of Columbia, Pennsylvania. According to available records, The Joyce Carol Oates Foundation Inc. has made 30 grants totaling $40K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has grown from $18K in 2022 to $23K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $5K, with an average award of $1K. The foundation has supported 21 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, New Jersey, District of Columbia, which account for 80% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$955
Largest Grant
$1K
Based on 11 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.
The Joyce Carol Oates Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 30 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, NJ, DC.
The Joyce Carol Oates Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $40K across 30 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $1K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $5K.
The Joyce Carol Oates Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Joyce Carol Oates Foundation Inc. is headquartered in PRINCETON, NJ. While based in NJ, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barry Qualls | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Joyce C Smith | PRESIDENT/SECTRY/ TREAS | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Richard Levao | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gregory Johnson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Arthur Vanderbilt | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$396K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$396K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
30
Total Giving
$40K
Average Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
21
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| NarrativeTO THEIR GENERAL FUND | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Woodstock Farm SanctuaryTO THEIR GENERAL FUND | High Falls, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Centurion MinistriesTO THEIR GENERAL FUND | Princeton, NJ | $2K | 2023 |
| Bard CollegeTO THEIR GENERAL FUND | Annandaleonhudson, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| American Philosophical AssociationTO THEIR GENERAL FUND | Philadelphia, PA | $2K | 2023 |
| Save A Friend To Homeless AnimalsTO THEIR GENERAL FUND | Skillman, NJ | $2K | 2023 |
| The Center For FictionTO THEIR GENERAL FUND | Brooklyn, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| The Watershed InstituteTO THEIR GENERAL FUND | Pennington, NJ | $2K | 2023 |
| News Literacy ProjectTO THEIR GENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $2K | 2023 |
| American Humanist SocietyTO THEIR GENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Pushcart Prize Fellowships IncTO THEIR GENERAL FUND | Wainscott, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Wrti RadioTO THEIR GENERAL FUND | Philadelphia, PA | $1K | 2023 |
| The World TheatreTO THEIR GENERAL FUND | Kearney, NE | $1K | 2023 |
| New York UniversityTO THEIR GENERAL FUND | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Pennington First Aid SquadTO THEIR GENERAL FUND | Pennington, NJ | $500 | 2023 |
| Garden TheatreTO THEIR GENERAL FUND | Winter Garden, FL | $500 | 2023 |
| Tabb'Y Place A Cat SanctuaryTO THEIR GENERAL FUND | Ringoes, NJ | $500 | 2023 |
| Poets & WritersTO THEIR GENERAL FUND | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Audubon SocietyTO THEIR GENERAL FUND | Red Bank, NJ | $1K | 2022 |
| Salmagundi ClubTO THEIR GENERAL FUND | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| The American Poetry ReviewTO THEIR GENERAL FUND | Philadelphia, PA | $500 | 2022 |