How to apply
No formal submission guidelines. Use a summary format (1-2 pages) for initial requests and include budget information. Specific details will be requested later, as appropriate. Contact: Hugh Killin III, Po Box 3128, Newtown, Ct, 2033041762 Deadlines: No formal submission deadlines. Restrictions: Jeniam foundation has specific mission areas of (a) conservation with emphasis on avian species and (b) community enhancement projects in new canaan, ct area. Grants are awarded primarily for capital projects, but may also include feasibility and marketing studies, employment enrichment programs, and other unique projects. Grant emphasis is on projects to build an organization's capacity, improve efficiency, or enhance revenue. Successful relationships of the foundation have included an engaged or 'hands-on' venture philanthropy approach including informal advice and assistance in assessing s…
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
Top 60 of 63 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Community Trust Long IslandCommack, NY | Long island sound stewardship fund 2024 | $150K |
| Best Friends Animal SocietyKanab, UT | Network strategy 2024 | $100K |
| Waveny Lifecare Network IncNew Canaan, CT | Cybersecurity challenge grant | $100K |
| Waveny Park Conservancy IncNew Canaan, CT | Woodlands restoration and meadow upgrades | $100K |
| National Audubon Society Ct & NyNew York, NY | Coastal resiliency collaboration grant | $85K |
| Everwonder Children's MuseumNewtown, CT | Challenge grant 2023-2024 | $75K |
| National Audubon Society Ct & NyNew York, NY | Ct coastal projects | $75K |
| American Bird ConservancyThe Plains, VA | Advancing birdsplus | $50K |
| Best Friends Animal SocietyKanab, UT | Hurricane helene relief | $50K |
| Wolf Conservation Center IncSouth Salem, NY | Capital campaign grant | $50K |
| Danbury Animal Welfare Society IncBethel, CT | General support | $41K |
| Earthplace the Nature Discovery Center IncWestport, CT | Microbial source tracking pilot project and educator | $40K |
| Horizons NationalWestport, CT | General support | $40K |
| New Mexico Wilderness AllianceAlbuquerque, NM | General support | $40K |
| Newtown-Sandy Hook Community Foundation IncNewtown, CT | Challenge grant | $35K |
| Global Forest GenerationNorth Hero, VT | Impact monitoring 2 | $30K |
| Wolf Conservation Center IncSouth Salem, NY | Staff development and red wolf research | $30K |
| National Aviary Pittsburgh IncPittsburg, PA | African penquins safe program | $25K |
| New Canaan Land Conservation Trust IncNew Canaan, CT | Community engagement coordinator | $25K |
| Save the Sound IncNew Haven, CT | Sound future campaign | $25K |
| Community Foundation of Eastern CtNew London, CT | Alewife cove conservancy | $20K |
| Environmental Defense Fund IncNew York, NY | Oceans program | $20K |
| FIRST Presbyterian Church of New CanaanNew Canaan, CT | General support | $20K |
| Save the Sound IncNew Haven, CT | River restoration network funding workshop | $20K |
| Cambridge School of Weston IncWeston, MA | Double bass for music program | $15K |
| New Canaan Chamber Music IncNew Canaan, CT | General support | $15K |
| Animal Humane Association of New MexicoAlbuquerque, NM | Challenge grant for safety net | $10K |
| Ct Council for PhilanthropyHartford, CT | Fairfield county funders network wellness grants | $10K |
| Maritime Aquarium at NorwalkNorwalk, CT | General support | $10K |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc (nrdc)New York, NY | General support | $10K |
| Real Food Ct IncNewtown, CT | Challenge grant | $10K |
| Save the Children Federation IncFairfield, CT | Hurricane helene relief | $10K |
| Wildlife in Crisis IncWeston, CT | Flood repairs and drainage work | $10K |
| Wolf Conservation Center IncSouth Salem, NY | Education programming for title 1 schools | $10K |
| Kent Land TrustKent, CT | Purple martin population sustainability | $9,500 |
| Wolf Conservation Center IncSouth Salem, NY | Portable ultrasound | $7,000 |
| World Repair Planting Foundation IncShelburne Falls, MA | Fruit trail phase ii part ii | $7,000 |
| Citizens Campaign Fund for the EnvironmentFarmingdale, NY | Long island sound education trip | $6,000 |
| Aussie Rescue & Placement Helpline (arph)St George, UT | General support | $5,000 |
| From the Heart Productions IncOxnard, CA | Where fools go film challenge grant | $5,000 |
| Horizons NationalWestport, CT | Visiting authors program | $5,000 |
| Massaro Community FarmWoodbridge, CT | Electric van challenge grant | $5,000 |
| National Audubon Society Ct & NyNew York, NY | Ela small prize grant | $5,000 |
| Pittielove RescueFramingham, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Wolf Conservation Center IncSouth Salem, NY | Lobo week challenge grant | $5,000 |
| Danbury Animal Welfare Society IncBethel, CT | Benefit support | $4,500 |
| Maritime Aquarium at NorwalkNorwalk, CT | Coastal network kick-off meeting | $3,000 |
| Bronx River AllianceThe Bronx, NY | General support | $2,500 |
| Garden Club of NewtownNewtown, CT | Raised beds for victory garden | $2,500 |
| Marvelwood SchoolKent, CT | General support | $2,500 |
| Rescue Dogs Rock NYCNew York, NY | General support | $2,500 |
| Sustainable Ct IncBozrah, CT | General support | $2,500 |
| Trust for Public LandNew Haven, CT | Bridgeport waterfront advisory board meeting expenses | $2,500 |
| Wellesley Students Aid Society IncWellesley, MA | Student health and wellness grant | $2,500 |
| New Canaan Community Foundation IncNew Canaan, CT | General support | $2,000 |
| Everwonder Children's MuseumNewtown, CT | Everwonder ipads | $1,500 |
| Exponent Philanthropy Association of Small FoundationsWashington, DC | General support | $1,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA IncNew York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Norwalk River Valley Trail IncGeorgetown, CT | General support | $1,000 |
| Staying Put in New Canaan IncNew Canaan, CT | General support | $1,000 |
By state: Connecticut 32 · New York 15 · Utah 3 · Virginia 1 · New Mexico 2 · Vermont 1
About this foundation
Jeniam Clarkson Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Newtown, Connecticut, tax-exempt since 1993. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Jeniam Clarkson Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. No formal submission guidelines. Use a summary format (1-2 pages) for initial requests and include budget information. Specific details will be requested later, as appropriate. Deadlines: No formal submission deadlines..
How much does Jeniam Clarkson Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $1.5M across 63 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does Jeniam Clarkson Foundation give?
Connecticut (32 grants), New York (15 grants), Utah (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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