Jerome Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Jerome Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Saint Paul, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $8.8 million in 157 grants; the typical grant was $27,500 and the largest $375,000. 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$8.8 million
- Number of grants157
- Typical grant$27,500
- Largest grant$375,000
- Assets$129 million
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.9 million the year before.
34% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $8.0 million | 184 | $113 million |
| 2024 | $2.9 million | 168 | $115 million |
| 2025 | $8.8 million | 157 | $129 million |
How to apply
Jerome 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Jerome Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Minnesota. It also paid $54,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 105 | $3.0 million |
| New York | 48 | $2.3 million |
| Utah | 1 | $27,500 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The MAP Fund | Support for professional development for early career artists. | $375,000 |
| Literary Arts Fund (fiscal sponsor National Center for Civic Innovation) | Support for literary arts organizations. | $200,000 |
| Minnesota Museum of American Art | Support for capital stabilization. | $200,000 |
| Minneapolis College of Art and Design | Support for early career artists in visual arts. | $105,000 |
| Cave Canem Foundation Inc | Support for literary arts organizations. | $100,000 |
| American Composers Forum | Support for early career artists in music. | $92,500 |
| Pillsbury House Theatre (Pillsbury United Communities) | Support for early career artists in theater. | $92,500 |
| Playwrights Center | Support for early career artists in theater. | $92,500 |
| The Loft Literary Center | Support for early career artists in literature. | $92,500 |
| Queens Museum | Support for early career artists in visual arts. | $92,000 |
| Roulette Intermedium | Support for early career artists in music. | $70,000 |
| Movement Research Inc | Support for early career artists in dance. | $56,000 |
| The Camargo Foundation | Apartment fees related to Jerome@Camargo residencies. | $54,000 |
| Brooklyn Arts Exchange | Support for early career artists in multiple artistic fields. | $53,000 |
| Arts Midwest Incorporated | Support for emergency funding for arts organizations. | $50,000 |
| Asian American Writers' Workshop | Support for early career artists in literature. | $50,000 |
| Cave Canem Foundation Inc | Support for early career artists in literature. | $50,000 |
| The Laundromat Project | Support for early career artists in visual arts. | $50,000 |
| Firelight Media | Support for early career artists in film. | $48,500 |
| Bronx Documentary Center | Support for early career artists in film. | $45,000 |
| More Than a Single Story | Support for early career artists in literature. | $45,000 |
| National Black Theatre | Support for early career artists in theater. | $45,000 |
| Franklin Furnace Archive Inc | Support for early career performance artists. | $44,000 |
| Henry Street SettlementAbrons Arts Center | Support for early career artists in dance. | $44,000 |
| PEPATIAN Bronx Academy of Art and Dance (BAAD) | Support for early career artists in dance. | $44,000 |
| Rattlestick Productions Inc | Support for early career artists in theater. | $44,000 |
| Native American Community Development InstituteAll My Relations Arts | Support for early career artists in literature. | $41,000 |
| Foundation for Contemporary Arts Inc | Support for emergency funding for early career artists. | $40,000 |
| Individual | Support for Jerome Hill Artist Fellowship (Visual Arts) | $40,000 |
| La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club | Support for early career artists in multiple artistic fields. | $40,000 |
| Public Functionary | Support for early career artists in visual arts. | $40,000 |
| The Bronx Museum of the Arts | Support for early career artists in visual arts. | $40,000 |
| The Studio Museum in Harlem Inc | Support for early career artists in visual arts. | $38,000 |
| American Composers Orchestra | Support for early career artists in music. | $37,500 |
| Ananya Dance Theatre | Support for early career artists in dance. | $37,500 |
| Danspace Project | Support for early career artists in dance. | $37,500 |
| Indigenous Roots | Support for early career artists in multiple artistic fields. | $37,500 |
| MOVO Space (fiscal sponsor Springboard for the Arts) | Support for early career artists in dance. | $37,500 |
| Musical Theatre Factory | Support for early career artists in theater. | $37,500 |
| Red Eye Collaboration | Support for early career artists in multiple artistic fields. | $37,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Eleanor Savage
- Lori Pourier
- Sanjit Sethi
- Daniel Alexander Jones
- Kate Barr
- Rick Scott
- Salome Asega
- Dr Kate Beane
- Sarah Bellamy
- Helga Davis
- Janet Wong
Questions people ask
Does Jerome Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jerome Foundation Inc give?
$8.8 million in tax year 2025, across 157 grants, with a typical grant of $27,500.
Who runs Jerome Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Eleanor Savage (President & CEO), Lori Pourier (Co-Chair), Sanjit Sethi (Co-Chair) and Daniel Alexander Jones (Vice Chair) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Jerome Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, community development and education.