Grants paid in 2025
Top 8 of 9 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Getty MuseumLos Angeles, CA | LA Arts Fire Relief Fund | $10K |
| Oakland Museum of California ArtOakland, CA | Mildred Howard exhibition catalogue | $5,000 |
| The Drawing CenterNew York, NY | Trisha Donnelly exhibit | $5,000 |
| Art Science LabNew York, NY | New College catalogue | $5,000 |
| California College of the ArtsOakland, CA | WattisSTEADY exhibit | $2,500 |
| Rockefeller PhilanthropyNew York, NY | Further Triennial | $2,500 |
| Sfai Legacy Foundation and ArchiveSan Francisco, CA | SFAI Legacy Foundation and Archive | $2,500 |
| The Aspen InstituteWashington, DC | Aspen Institute AEFI | $1,500 |
By state: California 5 · New York 3 · District of Columbia 1
About this foundation
Jay Defeo Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Berkeley, California, administered in care of Fontanello Duffield & Otake, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Jay Defeo Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 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 Jay Defeo Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $39K across 9 grants, a median of $5,000.
Where does Jay Defeo Foundation give?
California (5 grants), New York (3 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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