The JCT Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The JCT Foundation is a private foundation in Miami, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $708,840 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $4,200 and the largest $230,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$708,840
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$4,200
- Largest grant$230,000
- Assets$9.2 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was up from $417,975 the year before.
42% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.4 million | 36 | $9.5 million |
| 2024 | $417,975 | 39 | $9.6 million |
| 2025 | $708,840 | 36 | $9.2 million |
How to apply
The JCT Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The JCT Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 19 | $334,840 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $230,000 |
| Maine | 10 | $96,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard University | General support | $230,000 |
| 2WICE Foundation | General support | $130,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | General support | $59,000 |
| Chickadeeds | General support | $50,000 |
| Wnet Channel 13 | General support | $25,000 |
| Wake Forest University | General support | $25,000 |
| Maine College | General support | $25,000 |
| New York City Ballet | General support | $20,550 |
| Sofo | General support | $20,000 |
| The Hewitt School | General support | $20,000 |
| Riverdale Country School | General support | $15,000 |
| East Hampton Historical Society | General support | $12,000 |
| Animal Rescue Fund | General support | $10,000 |
| East Hampton Healthcare Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Khan Academy | General support | $10,000 |
| Walk With A Doc | General support | $10,000 |
| Quality Housing Coalition | General support | $6,000 |
| Children's Museum & Theater of Maine | General support | $5,000 |
| Guild Hall | General support | $3,400 |
| Portland Museum of Art | General support | $2,500 |
| Mitchell Institute | General support | $2,500 |
| United Way | General support | $2,500 |
| Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project | General support | $1,500 |
| Planned Parenthood | General support | $1,500 |
| Maine Academy of Modern Music | General support | $1,500 |
| American Humanist Association | General support | $1,000 |
| Animal Rescue League of Greater Portland | General support | $1,000 |
| East Hampton Meals on Wheels | General support | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of New York | General support | $1,000 |
| Ladie's Village Improvement Society | General support | $1,000 |
| Group for the East End | General support | $1,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | General support | $1,000 |
| Cato Institute | General support | $1,000 |
| Mechanic's Hall | General support | $1,000 |
| Charity Navigator | General support | $1,000 |
| World Monuments Fund | General support | $890 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeff C Tarr
- Patricia G Tarr
- Jeff Tarr Jr
- Jennifer Tarr
Questions people ask
Does The JCT Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The JCT Foundation give?
$708,840 in tax year 2025, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $4,200.
Who runs The JCT Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jeff C Tarr (Director), Patricia G Tarr (Director), Jeff Tarr Jr (Trustee) and Jennifer Tarr (Trustee).
What does The JCT Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.