Jasteka Foundation
Accepts applications
Jasteka Foundation is a private foundation in Jeffersonville, Indiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.2 million in 41 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $725,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.2 million
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$725,000
- Assets$28.7 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
20% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.8 million | 36 | $20.0 million |
| 2023 | $1.4 million | 39 | $23.3 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 41 | $28.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Lyn Longmeyer 266 America Place, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (502) 454-9013 |
| What to submit | No prescribed format |
What Jasteka Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 7 | $1.0 million |
| Kentucky | 8 | $721,700 |
| Indiana | 1 | $265,000 |
| New York | 12 | $168,000 |
| Colorado | 7 | $15,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Creative Education | General contribution | $725,000 |
| The Louisville Orchestra | General contribution | $500,000 |
| The River Ridge Learning Center | General contribution | $265,000 |
| Norton Museum of Art | General contribution | $150,000 |
| The Speed Art Museum | General contribution | $100,200 |
| Palm Beach United Way | General contribution | $100,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | General contribution | $75,000 |
| Sylvester Manor Educational Farm | General contribution | $63,500 |
| West End Prep School | General contribution | $50,000 |
| Jewish Federation | General contribution | $33,000 |
| Kentucky Country Day | General contribution | $25,000 |
| Kravis Center | General contribution | $25,000 |
| Cultural Council of Palm Beach County | General contribution | $13,000 |
| West Side Campaign Against Hunger | General contribution | $11,000 |
| The Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation Inc | General contribution | $10,000 |
| The Society of Four Arts | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Home of the Innocents | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Barnard College | General contribution | $6,000 |
| Blue Sky Bridge | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Columbia University | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Tuck School of Business | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Usga Foundation | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Centre College | General contribution | $3,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | General contribution | $3,000 |
| National Links Trust | General contribution | $2,500 |
| Shelter Island Library | General contribution | $2,500 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General contribution | $2,500 |
| Rise Against Suicide | General contribution | $2,500 |
| Boulder Symphony & Music Academy | General contribution | $1,500 |
| Dance to Be Free | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Perlman Music Program | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Play Boulder Foundation | General contribution | $1,000 |
| The Academy for Teachers | General contribution | $1,000 |
| The Joyce Theater | General contribution | $1,000 |
| The Pug Queen Foundation | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Trinity School | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of Boulder Valley | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Shelter Island Historical Society | General contribution | $500 |
| West Side Montessori School | General contribution | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- James S Karp
- Irene J Karp
Questions people ask
Does Jasteka Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Jasteka Foundation give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2024, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Jasteka Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James S Karp (Chairman) and Irene J Karp (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Jasteka Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.