Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.0 million in 9 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $8.6 million. 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$7.0 million
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$8.6 million
- Assets$159 million
- New grantees78%
Giving in 2024 was up from $28,000 the year before.
78% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $28,000 | 2 | $7.7 million |
| 2024 | $7.0 million | 9 | $159 million |
How to apply
Christo and Jeanne-Claude 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Florida. It also paid $185,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 1 | $8.6 million |
| Missouri | 1 | $2.0 million |
| Virginia | 1 | $450,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 2 | $6,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $395 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nsu Art Museum Fort Lauderdale | Artwork grant for long term exhibition and research purposes at the museum in conjunction with academic purposes at nova southeastern university | $8.6 million |
| Nelson Atkins Museum | Artwork grant for exhibition at the museum | $2.0 million |
| US Department of State | Grant of artwork for permanent exhibition in the u.s. Embassy in abu dhabi, uae | $450,000 |
| Serpentine Gallery Trust | Artwork grant for long term exhibition at the museum in the united kingdom | $180,000 |
| Yale University Press | General charitable support | $25,000 |
| Datecrete Studio & Lab FZC | To support a cash prize for a young artist to realize a public artwork in the uae | $5,000 |
| Cityarts | Grant of artwork for general operating support | $4,500 |
| Independent Curators Intl | General support | $1,500 |
| Newport Art Museum | General operating support | $395 |
Officers and trustees
- Scott Hodes
- Karin Barkhorn
- Jonathan Henery
- Agnes Gund
- Vladimir Yavachev
- Lorenza Giovanelli
- Juan Alonso
- Judith Byrd
- Katherine Fleming
- Jonathan Fineberg
- Joel Mesznik
- Rene Morales
Questions people ask
Does Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation give?
$7.0 million in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Scott Hodes (Chair), Karin Barkhorn (President), Jonathan Henery (Secretary and Treasurer) and Agnes Gund (Director) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and international.