Private foundation · EIN 13-7105559 · New York, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Cjm Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 16 grants paid, $2.5M total, median $70K. 50% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
16
$2.5M
Median grant
$70K
Stays in NY
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.3M

Grants paid in 2024

16 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
NYU Langone HospitalsNew York, NYPublic charity$1.2M
Congregation Emanu-El of the City of New YorkNew York, NYPublic charity$332K
French-American Cultural FoundationWashington, DCPublic charity$150K
French-American Cultural FoundationWashington, DCPublic charity$150K
Dog Tag IncWashington, DCPublic charity$100K
International Rescue Committee IncNew York, NYPublic charity$100K
Foundation Sweet Success IncNew York, NYPublic charity$80K
Foundation Sweet Success IncNew York, NYPublic charity$80K
Foundation Sweet Success IncNew York, NYPublic charity$60K
Blue Star FamiliesEncinitas, CAPublic charity$50K
Dog Tag IncWashington, DCPublic charity$50K
Dog Tag IncWashington, DCPublic charity$50K
Dog Tag IncWashington, DCPublic charity$50K
Blue Star FamiliesEncinitas, CAPublic charity$50K
Foundation Sweet Success IncNew York, NYPublic charity$25K
Foundation Sweet Success IncNew York, NYPublic charity$20K

By state: New York 8 · District of Columbia 6 · California 2

About this foundation

Cjm Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, administered in care of Eric Kaplan, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Cjm Foundation 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 Cjm Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.5M across 16 grants, a median of $70K.

Where does Cjm Foundation give?

New York (8 grants), District of Columbia (6 grants), California (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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