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The Rona Jaffe Foundation is a private corporation based in DIX HILLS, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1995. It holds total assets of $28.9M. Annual income is reported at $9.5M. Total assets have decreased from $38.5M in 2010 to $30.7M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 4 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. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and Vermont. According to available records, The Rona Jaffe Foundation has made 418 grants totaling $11.4M, with a median grant of $20K. The foundation has distributed between $2.2M and $4.7M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $4.7M distributed across 168 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $200K, with an average award of $27K. The foundation has supported 103 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Vermont, Washington, which account for 76% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 18 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$26K
Largest Grant
$200K
Based on 86 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 Rona Jaffe Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 418 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, VT, WA.
The Rona Jaffe Foundation has distributed a total of $11.4M across 418 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $27K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $200K.
The Rona Jaffe Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Rona Jaffe Foundation is headquartered in DIX HILLS, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 18 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Wishnew | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | $231K | $0 | $231K |
| Alan C Rothfeld | EXEC VP/ SEC'Y | $175K | $0 | $175K |
| Beth Mccabe | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $116K | $0 | $116K |
| Marc N Simon | TRUSTEE | $15K | $0 | $15K |
Total Giving
$3M
Total Assets
$30.7M
Fair Market Value
$35.2M
Net Worth
$30.7M
Grants Paid
$2.3M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$962K
Distribution Amount
$1.8M
Total: $3.6M
Total Grants
418
Total Giving
$11.4M
Average Grant
$27K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
103
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Defamation LeagueGENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $30K | 2023 |
| Warren Wilson CollegeMFA PROGRAM FOR WRITERS | Asheville, NC | $25K | 2023 |
| Civitella Ranieri FoundationGENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research CenterENDOWED CHAIR | Seattle, WA | $200K | 2023 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer CenterGENERAL OPERATIONS & VISIBLE INK PROGRAM | New York, NY | $180K | 2023 |
| New York Public LibrarySUMMER READING PROGRAM & CULLMAN CENTER | New York, NY | $75K | 2023 |
| Vermont FoodbankGENERAL OPERATIONS AND FLOOD RECOVERY | South Barre, VT | $65K | 2023 |
| Groove With MeGENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $65K | 2023 |
| Island HarvestGENERAL OPERATIONS AND BACKPACK PROGRAM | Melville, NY | $60K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without BordersGENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $60K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of New York CityGENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Equality NowGENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $45K | 2023 |
| Friends Of School In The SquareGENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $40K | 2023 |
| Art StartGENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $40K | 2023 |
| Fine Arts Work CenterGENERAL OPERATIONS | Provincetown, MA | $38K | 2023 |
| Retreat FarmGENERAL OPERATIONS | Brattleboro, VT | $35K | 2023 |
| The Dome ProjectGENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $35K | 2023 |
| 826 NycGENERAL OPERATIONS | Brooklyn, NY | $35K | 2023 |
| New York UniversityCREATIVE WRITING FELLOWSHIP | New York, NY | $31K | 2023 |
| Legal OutreachGENERAL OPERATIONS | Long Island City, NY | $30K | 2023 |
| Manhattan Theater ClubMTC EDUCATION PROGRAM | New York, NY | $30K | 2023 |
| Family Legal CareGENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $30K | 2023 |
| City Meals On WheelsGENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $30K | 2023 |
| Children'S Literacy FoundationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Waterbury Center, VT | $30K | 2023 |
| University Of Iowa Center For AdvancementSUPPORT OF IOWA WRITERS' WORKSHOP | Iowa City, IA | $30K | 2023 |
| Brooklyn College FoundationCREATIVE WRITING FELLOWSHIP | Brooklyn, NY | $30K | 2023 |
| City HarvestGENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Robin Hood FoundationGENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Vermont Studio CenterGENERAL OPERATIONS | Johnson, VT | $25K | 2023 |
| Theater Development FundOPEN DOORS PROGRAM | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| The Telling RoomGENERAL OPERATIONS | Portland, ME | $25K | 2023 |
| Girls Write NowGENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Brooklyn Community Housing And ServicesGENERAL OPERATIONS | Brooklyn, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Girls Incorporated Of New York CityGENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Integrated Refugee & Immigrant ServicesGENERAL OPERATIONS | New Haven, CT | $25K | 2023 |
| It Gets BetterGENERAL OPERATIONS | Los Angeles, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Long Island CaresGENERAL OPERATIONS | Hauppauge, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Children'S RightsGENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| New Heights Youth IncGENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Food Bank For New York CityGENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Reach Out And Read Of Greater New YorkGENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Project MorryGENERAL OPERATIONS | White Plains, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| The Simon FoundationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Litchfield, CT | $20K | 2023 |
| Friendly Hands Food Bank IncGENERAL OPERATIONS | Torrington, CT | $20K | 2023 |
| Middlebury CollegeBREAD LOAF WRITERS' CONFERENCE-RONA JAFFE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP | Middlebury, VT | $20K | 2023 |
| Baldwin For The ArtsGENERAL OPERATIONS | Brooklyn, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Birthday WishesGENERAL OPERATIONS | Natick, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Cave Canem Foundation IncGENERAL OPERATIONS | Brooklyn, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| The Acting CompanyLEARNING THROUGH THEATER PROGRAM | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Dress For SuccessGENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |