Grants paid in 2024
Top 40 of 62 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Great Barrington Public TheaterGreat Barrington, MA | Charitable | $34K |
| George Snow Scholarship FundBoca Raton, FL | Charitable | $30K |
| Charitable Donations Below 1000 ThresholdPleasantville, NY | Charitable | $25K |
| The George Washington UniversityWashington, DC | Charitable | $25K |
| ArtswestchesterWhite Plains, NY | Charitable | $23K |
| Boca Raton Regional HospitalBoca Raton, FL | Charitable | $21K |
| Boca Raton Historical SocietyBoca Raton, FL | Charitable | $18K |
| Jacob Burns Film CenterPleasantville, NY | Charitable | $15K |
| Benjamin N Cardozo School of LawNew York, NY | Charitable | $15K |
| Mahaiwe Performing Arts CenterGreat Barrington, MA | Charitable | $8,000 |
| National Breast Cancer FoundationDallas, TX | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Shakespeare and CompanyLenox, MA | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Humane Society of WestchesterNew Rochelle, NY | Charitable | $5,500 |
| The Franklin InstitutePhiladelphia, PA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Crohn's & ColitisGarden City, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| NYC BalletNew York, NY | Charitable | $4,500 |
| Boca Raton Museum of ArtBoca Raton, FL | Charitable | $4,250 |
| Best Foot ForwardBoca Raton, FL | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Jacob's PillowBecket, MA | Charitable | $3,900 |
| Fuller CenterAmericus, GA | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Brain Bowl Events IncDelray Beach, FL | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Boston Pops at TanglewoodLenox, MA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Athens Cultural CenterAthens, NY | Charitable | $3,000 |
| SPCA WestchesterBriarcliff Manor, NY | Charitable | $2,591 |
| Fau Foundation UniversityBoca Raton, FL | Charitable | $2,500 |
| South Carolina AquariumCharleston, SC | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Musc Children's HospitalCharleston, SC | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Pinewood Prepartory SchoolSummerville, SC | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Southern Berkshire Volunteer Ambulance SquadGreat Barrington, MA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| The Wingman FoundationMinden, NV | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Thomas Cole National Historic SiteCatskill, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Museum of Modern ArtNew York, NY | Charitable | $1,500 |
| The Barnes FoundationPhiladelphia, PA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Rails to Trails ConservancyWashington, DC | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Canine Assisted Therapy IncOakland Park, FL | Charitable | $1,500 |
| The Academy of Natural SciencesPhiladelphia, PA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York, NY | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Scenic Hudson ParkIrvington, NY | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Boca Helping HandsBoca Raton, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Hudson Athens LighthouseAthens, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
By state: New York 23 · Florida 16 · Massachusetts 8 · District of Columbia 2 · Texas 2 · South Carolina 4
About this foundation
Jacob Burns Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Pleasantville, New York, administered in care of Barry Shenkman, tax-exempt since 1959. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Jacob Burns Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Jacob Burns Foundation Inc give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $326K across 62 grants, a median of $1,750.
Where does Jacob Burns Foundation Inc give?
New York (23 grants), Florida (16 grants), Massachusetts (8 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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