How to apply
Letter outlining: Need for grant & attached copy of applicants tax exempt status letter. Contact: Carnahan-Jackson Foundation, Po Box 3326, Jamestown, Ny, 7164831015 Deadlines: Applications considered in june & september Restrictions: Educational institutions and charitable organizations located in and/or serving the jamestown, ny area.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
26 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Directions Youth & Family Service Chautauqua Region IncJamestown, NY | Unrestricted- general | $75K |
| YWCA of JamestownJamestown, NY | General fund | $71K |
| United Way of Southern Chautauqua CntyJamestown, NY | Unrestricted- general | $60K |
| Reg Lenna Center for the Arts IncJamestown, NY | Charitable purpose | $53K |
| Boys & Girls Club of Jamestown Inc (wdc)Jamestown, NY | After school programs | $50K |
| Feedmore Foundation of WnyBuffalo, NY | To advance charity's | $50K |
| Ucan (uhlich Childrens Advantage Network)Chicago, IL | Charitable purpose | $43K |
| Chautauqua Striders IncJamestown, NY | Unrestricted- general | $38K |
| YMCA of JamestownJamestown, NY | Unrestricted- general | $31K |
| James Prendergast Library AssociationJamestown, NY | Unrestricted- general | $30K |
| A Children's PlaceJamestown, NY | To advance purpose | $25K |
| Roger Tory Peterson InstituteJamestown, NY | Unrestricted general | $25K |
| Houghton CollegeHoughton, NY | General operations | $25K |
| Literancy Volunteers of Chautauqua CountyFredonia, NY | General charitaable purpose | $25K |
| Infinity Visual & Performing Arts IncJamestown, NY | Unrestricted- general | $25K |
| Jamestown Community Learning CouncilJamestown, NY | Unrestricted- general | $20K |
| Audubon Community Nature CenterJamestown, NY | Charitable purpose | $20K |
| St Susan CenterJamestown, NY | Supports program services | $20K |
| The Relief ZoneFrewsburg, NY | Unrestricted- general | $20K |
| Chautauqua Safety VillageAshville, NY | Charitable purpose | $15K |
| Chautauqua Region CommunityJamestown, NY | General unrestricted | $10K |
| Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative CareLakewood, NY | Unrestricted- general | $10K |
| American Red Cross Western New York ChapterBuffalo, NY | General operations | $8,000 |
| North Harmony Senior CitizensNew York, NY | General operations | $2,553 |
| Community InclusionJamestown, NY | General operations | $2,500 |
| Special Olympics New York Western Region OfficeWilliamsville, NY | General operations | $1,700 |
By state: New York 25 · Illinois 1
About this foundation
Carnahan-Jackson Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Erie, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Nwsb, tax-exempt since 1973. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Carnahan-Jackson Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter outlining: Need for grant & attached copy of applicants tax exempt status letter. Deadlines: Applications considered in june & september.
How much does Carnahan-Jackson Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $754K across 26 grants, a median of $25K.
Where does Carnahan-Jackson Foundation give?
New York (25 grants), Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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