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Thomas Jaffe Foundation is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Crowe Horwath Llp. It holds total assets of $1.4M. Annual income is reported at $51K. Total assets have grown from $104K in 2011 to $1.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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. Grantmaking is concentrated in Connecticut. According to available records, Thomas Jaffe Foundation has made 3 grants totaling $6.5M, with a median grant of $3M. Individual grants have ranged from $500K to $3M, with an average award of $2.2M. The foundation has supported 2 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Connecticut. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500K
Median Grant
$3M
Average Grant
$2.2M
Largest Grant
$3M
Based on 3 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Thomas Jaffe Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 3 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CT.
Thomas Jaffe Foundation has distributed a total of $6.5M across 3 grants. The median grant size is $3M, with an average of $2.2M. Individual grants have ranged from $500K to $3M.
Thomas Jaffe Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Thomas Jaffe Foundation is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jaffe | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
3
Total Giving
$6.5M
Average Grant
$2.2M
Median Grant
$3M
Unique Recipients
2
Most Common Grant
$3M
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yale Peabody Museum Of Natural HistoryRENOVATIONS, STAFF AND COLLECTION ENDOWMENTS | New Haven, CT | $3M | 2022 |
| Yale University - Donna Torrance EndowmentENDOWMENT | New Haven, CT | $500K | 2022 |