Jean and Albert Nerken Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jean and Albert Nerken Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $226,965 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $118 and the largest $128,000. 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$226,965
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$118
- Largest grant$128,000
- Assets$5.7 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was down from $523,398 the year before.
40% of its 2025 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 | $484,113 | 18 | $5.1 million |
| 2024 | $523,398 | 35 | $5.5 million |
| 2025 | $226,965 | 40 | $5.7 million |
How to apply
Jean and Albert Nerken 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 Jean and Albert Nerken Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 21 | $193,780 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $21,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $7,360 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $3,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $500 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $400 |
| Illinois | 2 | $275 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $260 |
| California | 2 | $220 |
| Texas | 1 | $110 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Entertainment Community Fund(aka the Actors Fund) | Charitable | $128,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Jacob Burns Film Center | Charitable | $10,000 |
| United Service Organizations Inc | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Visiting Nurse Service | Charitable | $6,500 |
| Cooper Union | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Step Foundation | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Children's First | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Bringing Books to Life Inc | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Broadway Cares Equity Fight AIDS Inc | Charitable | $500 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | Charitable | $500 |
| Map International | Charitable | $500 |
| Amnesty International | Charitable | $250 |
| Technoserve Inc | Charitable | $250 |
| God's Love We Deliver | Charitable | $210 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Charitable | $175 |
| Oxfam | Charitable | $150 |
| Thanks to Scandinavia | Charitable | $125 |
| Armed Services YMCA | Charitable | $110 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | Charitable | $110 |
| Earthjustice | Charitable | $110 |
| National Immigration Law Center | Charitable | $110 |
| Nature Conservancy | Charitable | $110 |
| Reproductive Freedom for All Foundation | Charitable | $110 |
| Thurgood Marshall College Fund | Charitable | $110 |
| UNICEF | Charitable | $110 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Charitable | $110 |
| American Ballet Theatre | Charitable | $105 |
| Feeding America | Charitable | $100 |
| Finca International Inc | Charitable | $100 |
| New York Public Library | Charitable | $100 |
| New York Public Library of Performing Arts | Charitable | $100 |
| AARP Foundation | Charitable | $80 |
| US Olympic & Paralympic Foundation | Charitable | $60 |
| Human Rights Watch | Charitable | $55 |
| Food Bank of NYC | Charitable | $50 |
| New York Public Radio | Charitable | $40 |
| The Doe Fund | Charitable | $25 |
Officers and trustees
- Etta Brandman Esq
- Ruth Nerken
Questions people ask
Does Jean and Albert Nerken Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jean and Albert Nerken Foundation give?
$226,965 in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $118.
Who runs Jean and Albert Nerken Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Etta Brandman Esq (Trustee) and Ruth Nerken (Trustee).
What does Jean and Albert Nerken Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and education.