The Joyce Carol Oates Foundation Inc Fka the or Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Joyce Carol Oates Foundation Inc Fka the or Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Princeton, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $25,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $2,000. 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$25,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$395,508
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was up from $22,500 the year before.
35% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $22,500 | 16 | $403,559 |
| 2024 | $25,000 | 20 | $395,508 |
How to apply
The Joyce Carol Oates Foundation Inc Fka the or 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 Joyce Carol Oates Foundation Inc Fka the or Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | $10,500 |
| New Jersey | 7 | $7,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $2,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bard College | To their general fund | $2,000 |
| The Watershed Institute | To their general fund | $2,000 |
| The World Theatre | To their general fund | $2,000 |
| Salmagundi Club | To their general fund | $2,000 |
| Lockport Public Library | To their general fund | $2,000 |
| New Literary Project | To their general fund | $2,000 |
| Flabush Cats Inc | To their general fund | $2,000 |
| American Humanist Society | To their general fund | $1,000 |
| American Philosophical Association | To their general fund | $1,000 |
| Centurion Ministries | To their general fund | $1,000 |
| Pushcart Prize Fellowships Inc | To their general fund | $1,000 |
| Save A Friend to Homeless Animals | To their general fund | $1,000 |
| Woodstock Farm Sanctuary | To their general fund | $1,000 |
| Wrti Radio | To their general fund | $1,000 |
| Friends and Foundation of the Princeton Public Library Inc | To their general fund | $1,000 |
| Princeton University Concert | To their general fund | $1,000 |
| Garden Theatre | To their general fund | $500 |
| Pennington First Aid Squad | To their general fund | $500 |
| Tabb'y Place A Cat Sanctuary | To their general fund | $500 |
| Jefferson Market Garden | To their general fund | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Joyce C Smith
- Richard Levao
- Gregory Johnson
- Arthur Vanderbilt
- Barry Qualls
Questions people ask
Does The Joyce Carol Oates Foundation Inc Fka the or Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Joyce Carol Oates Foundation Inc Fka the or Foundation Inc give?
$25,000 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Joyce Carol Oates Foundation Inc Fka the or Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Joyce C Smith (President/Sectry/ Treas), Richard Levao (Trustee), Gregory Johnson (Trustee) and Arthur Vanderbilt (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Joyce Carol Oates Foundation Inc Fka the or Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.