Jandon Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jandon Foundation is a private foundation in Mount Kisco, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.9 million in 59 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$2.9 million
- Number of grants59
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$61.6 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.5 million the year before.
36% 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 | $3.5 million | 62 | $57.2 million |
| 2024 | $2.9 million | 59 | $61.6 million |
How to apply
Jandon 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.
What Jandon Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 43 | $2.4 million |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $205,000 |
| California | 2 | $120,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $55,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $50,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $50,000 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $27,500 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $15,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Community Trust for Jandon Fund | Charitable & educational | $500,000 |
| Feeding Westchester | Charitable & educational | $250,000 |
| Ny Community Trust - Adjel Charitable Fund | Charitable & educational | $250,000 |
| Ny Community Trust - Cecil Michael Family Charitable Fund | Charitable & educational | $250,000 |
| American Red Cross | Charitable & educational | $160,000 |
| Jandon Scholars Program | Charitable & educational | $156,735 |
| Westchester Community College Foundation | Charitable & educational | $155,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester | Charitable & educational | $115,000 |
| Neighbors Link | Charitable & educational | $105,000 |
| Israaid | Charitable & educational | $100,000 |
| Lifting Up Westchester | Charitable & educational | $100,000 |
| The Bridge Fund of Ny Inc | Charitable & educational | $100,000 |
| Smith College | Charitable & educational | $50,000 |
| Student Advocacy | Charitable & educational | $50,000 |
| Yale University | Charitable & educational | $50,000 |
| Tulane University | Charitable & educational | $50,000 |
| New York Community Trust | Charitable & educational | $50,000 |
| Northern Westchester Hospital Center | Charitable & educational | $30,000 |
| American Friends of Natal | Charitable & educational | $25,000 |
| Caring for the Hungry and Homeless of Peekskill | Charitable & educational | $25,000 |
| Givedirectly Inc | Charitable & educational | $25,000 |
| Global Giving | Charitable & educational | $25,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program - Creative Motif | Charitable & educational | $25,000 |
| American Jewish World Services | Charitable & educational | $20,000 |
| Community Center of Northern Westchester | Charitable & educational | $20,000 |
| Copland House | Charitable & educational | $20,000 |
| The Fistula Foundation | Charitable & educational | $20,000 |
| Broadway Community Inc | Charitable & educational | $10,000 |
| Campus Bound Scholars | Charitable & educational | $10,000 |
| Education Law Center | Charitable & educational | $10,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Raleigh | Charitable & educational | $10,000 |
| Mount Kisco Child Care Center | Charitable & educational | $10,000 |
| Ny Times Communities Fund | Charitable & educational | $10,000 |
| Partnership for After School Education | Charitable & educational | $10,000 |
| Precious Dreams Foundation | Charitable & educational | $10,000 |
| Operation Pathways | Charitable & educational | $10,000 |
| Pelham Jewish Center | Charitable & educational | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Charitable & educational | $10,000 |
| Target Margin Theater | Charitable & educational | $10,000 |
| Westchester Philharmonic Orchestra | Charitable & educational | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Leslie Cecil
- Alec Cecil
- James C Michael
- Diane Zultowsky
Questions people ask
Does Jandon Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jandon Foundation give?
$2.9 million in tax year 2024, across 59 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Jandon Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Leslie Cecil (Pres/Director), Alec Cecil (Vp/Director), James C Michael (Treas/Director) and Diane Zultowsky (Sec/Director).
What does Jandon Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and human services.