Jack's Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Jack's Foundation Inc is a private foundation in St James, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 18 grants; the typical grant was $35,000 and the largest $450,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$35,000
- Largest grant$450,000
- Assets$9.5 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $811,000 the year before.
17% 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 | $385,000 | 11 | $8.7 million |
| 2024 | $811,000 | 20 | $9.6 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 18 | $9.5 million |
How to apply
Jack's 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 Jack's Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $780,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $125,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $100,000 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $97,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harbor Country Day School | Capital projects | $450,000 |
| National Trust for Historic Preservation | Unrestricted donation | $125,000 |
| The Polish Museum of America | Unrestricted donation | $100,000 |
| The Bowery Mission | Unrestricted donation | $100,000 |
| Westminster School | Unrestricted donation | $50,000 |
| Weill Cornell Medical Center | Unrestricted donation | $50,000 |
| The Vanderbilt Museum | Unrestricted donation | $40,000 |
| Helping Hands Rescue Mission | Unrestricted donation | $40,000 |
| Long Island Cares | Unrestricted donation | $40,000 |
| Save the Sound | Unrestricted donation | $30,000 |
| Little Shelter Animal Rescue | Unrestricted donation | $30,000 |
| St Scholastica Priory | Unrestricted donation | $25,000 |
| Old Westbury Gardens | Unrestricted donation | $15,000 |
| Americares | Unrestricted donation | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Unrestricted donation | $10,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | Unrestricted donations | $10,000 |
| Horizons at Westminster | Unrestricted donation | $7,500 |
| Carnegie Hall | Unrestricted donation | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan Ryan
- Thomas Radgowski
- Steven Radgowski
Questions people ask
Does Jack's Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jack's Foundation Inc give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $35,000.
Who runs Jack's Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Susan Ryan (Director/Pre), Thomas Radgowski (Director/Sec) and Steven Radgowski (Director).
What does Jack's Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.