The Jedra Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Jedra Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Lexington, Kentucky. In tax year 2024 it gave $131,814 in 65 grants; the typical grant was $1,200 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$131,814
- Number of grants65
- Typical grant$1,200
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2024 was up from $50,146 the year before.
71% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $95,473 | 59 | $1.5 million |
| 2023 | $50,146 | 34 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $131,814 | 65 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
The Jedra Charitable Foundation Inc 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 Jedra Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 32 | $49,873 |
| Kentucky | 16 | $42,441 |
| California | 6 | $14,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $8,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $3,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $3,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $2,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $2,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohavay Zion Synagogue | General support | $15,000 |
| Bluegrass Community Foundation | General support | $6,047 |
| Solar Household Energy | General support | $6,000 |
| National Network of Abortion Funds Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Voteriders | General support | $5,000 |
| University of Kentucky | General support | $4,500 |
| Lexington Philharmonic | General support | $4,000 |
| Rainforest Foundation | General support | $4,000 |
| Institute 193 | General support | $3,600 |
| Kingston Midtown Rising | General support | $3,068 |
| Actblue Charities Inc | General support | $3,000 |
| Feeding America | General support | $3,000 |
| Focusing Philanthropy Inc (Kristof Impact) | General support | $3,000 |
| Seva Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
| Skowhegan School | General support | $3,000 |
| Upstate Films Limited | General support | $2,573 |
| Woodstock Land Conservancy | General support | $2,557 |
| American Museum of the Moving Image | General support | $2,525 |
| Opus 40 Inc | General support | $2,510 |
| The Studio Museum in Harlem | General support | $2,500 |
| Jewish Museum | General support | $2,008 |
| Chamber Music Festival of Lexington Inc | General support | $2,000 |
| Committee to Protect Journalists | General support | $2,000 |
| Jewish Partisan Ed Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| Sarara Institute | General support | $2,000 |
| South Brooklyn Sanctuary | General support | $2,000 |
| Wfmu | General support | $2,000 |
| YMCA of Kingston | General support | $2,000 |
| Reach Out and Read of Greater New York Inc | General support | $1,562 |
| Family of Woodstock | General support | $1,545 |
| 2nd Story Inc | General support | $1,500 |
| Frick Collection | General support | $1,500 |
| Wamc | General support | $1,200 |
| International Rescue Committee | General support | $1,054 |
| Lexington Community Radio Inc - Radiolex | General support | $1,044 |
| American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky Foundation Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Bard College | General support | $1,000 |
| JG Friends of the Kingston Library | General support | $1,000 |
| John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Kenyon College | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Arthur Shechet
- Arlene Shechet
Questions people ask
Does The Jedra Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Jedra Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$131,814 in tax year 2024, across 65 grants, with a typical grant of $1,200.
Who runs The Jedra Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Arthur Shechet (President & Treasurer) and Arlene Shechet (Vice President & Secretary).
What does The Jedra Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and education.