Jacob Burns Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Jacob Burns Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Pleasantville, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $325,692 in 62 grants; the typical grant was $1,750 and the largest $33,500. 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$325,692
- Number of grants62
- Typical grant$1,750
- Largest grant$33,500
- Assets$12.0 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was up from $321,299 the year before.
29% 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 | $321,299 | 62 | $11.9 million |
| 2024 | $325,692 | 62 | $12.0 million |
How to apply
Jacob Burns 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 Jacob Burns Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 23 | $115,542 |
| Florida | 16 | $92,250 |
| Massachusetts | 8 | $58,900 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $26,500 |
| South Carolina | 4 | $8,500 |
| Texas | 2 | $8,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $8,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $3,500 |
| Nevada | 1 | $2,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Great Barrington Public Theater | Charitable | $33,500 |
| George Snow Scholarship Fund | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Charitable Donations Below 1000 Threshold | Charitable | $25,351 |
| The George Washington University | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Artswestchester | Charitable | $23,100 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | Charitable | $21,000 |
| Boca Raton Historical Society | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Jacob Burns Film Center | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Benjamin N Cardozo School of Law | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center | Charitable | $8,000 |
| National Breast Cancer Foundation | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Shakespeare and Company | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Humane Society of Westchester | Charitable | $5,500 |
| The Franklin Institute | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis | Charitable | $5,000 |
| NYC Ballet | Charitable | $4,500 |
| Boca Raton Museum of Art | Charitable | $4,250 |
| Best Foot Forward | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Jacob's Pillow | Charitable | $3,900 |
| Fuller Center | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Brain Bowl Events Inc | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Boston Pops at Tanglewood | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Athens Cultural Center | Charitable | $3,000 |
| SPCA Westchester | Charitable | $2,591 |
| Fau Foundation University | Charitable | $2,500 |
| South Carolina Aquarium | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Musc Children's Hospital | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Pinewood Prepartory School | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Southern Berkshire Volunteer Ambulance Squad | Charitable | $2,500 |
| The Wingman Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Thomas Cole National Historic Site | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Museum of Modern Art | Charitable | $1,500 |
| The Barnes Foundation | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Rails to Trails Conservancy | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Canine Assisted Therapy Inc | Charitable | $1,500 |
| The Academy of Natural Sciences | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Scenic Hudson Park | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Boca Helping Hands | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Hudson Athens Lighthouse | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alan Goldberg
- Barry A Shenkman
- Jamie Shenkman
Questions people ask
Does Jacob Burns Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jacob Burns Foundation Inc give?
$325,692 in tax year 2024, across 62 grants, with a typical grant of $1,750.
Who runs Jacob Burns Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Alan Goldberg (VP and Assist Secretary), Barry A Shenkman (President and Treasurer) and Jamie Shenkman (Executive VP and Secretary).
What does Jacob Burns Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.